Safes (1 Viewer)

[DDJC]

I have seen a thread on this somewhere, but when you search for 'safe' you get hundreds of folk talking about gas regulators, brakes and steering!!

Problem is, they are very heavy and must be fitted to a main chassis member to be of any use. So what safes (or security ideas) have people got in their motorhomes?

I saw this one at 2.7 kg.

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I doubt it would deter anyone for long, but the casual opportunist might not get inside.

What do people think?

 

[xsparks]

Inside a foot locker metal plate with 4 welded bolts through the floor and nylock nuts inside the safe.

 

[DDJC]

Sorry I put this in the wrong bit of the forums. Can someone move it?

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[pappajohn]

Think you'll get your loose change in that but not much else.
The key is nearly as big as the door.

 

[Neckender]

This is the safe that I’ve fitted to our Globecar Campscout and where I fitted it I drilled and tapped the fixing holes and bolted it and silka flexed it in.
It holds our passports, driving licences and all our travel documents plus our money.

John.

Futura Genuine Large 7 Litre (23xH17xD17cm) Safe Money Safe Heavy Duty Steel Cash Security Cash Box Home Office Safe

 

[RogerThat]

I use a Pedalbox as a makeshift safe. Can fit an iPad mini, couple of phones, dash cam, satnav, wallet, house keys, etc.

Granted, it won't stop the pros (and nothing will), but like you say - it'll stop the opportunists

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[Happy Jim]

I use a Pedalbox as a makeshift safe. Can fit an iPad mini, couple of phones, dash cam, satnav, wallet, house keys, etc.

Granted, it won't stop the pros (and nothing will), but like you say - it'll stop the opportunists

STOP, WAIT - What the hell is that? Why have I never seen one of those before - Genius idea! Where did you get it from?

 

[two]

Why not have a lightweight safe somewhere obvious, as a decoy? With luck they'll run off with that and you'll be gone before they find that there's only pebbles inside!
Hide your valuables elsewhere.

 

[Odd job]

We have a "safe" fitted under the passenger seat. It has never looked very safe and we don't put anything of value in it. I think the best thing is to hide anything important and don't take anything of value on a trip

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[Polar bear]

Is bright yellow a good colour for a safe !!!!

 

[charliesgrandad]

I use a Pedalbox as a makeshift safe. Can fit an iPad mini, couple of phones, dash cam, satnav, wallet, house keys, etc.

Granted, it won't stop the pros (and nothing will), but like you say - it'll stop the opportunists

Great idea , but would be even better if it was a bit more of a subtle colour

 

[Manic]

I’ve got one, it’s not bolted the chassis, just screwed to the floor but I don’t think anybody would find it and no I’m not telling where it is!!

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[Lenny HB]

I’ve got one, it’s not bolted the chassis, just screwed to the floor but I don’t think anybody would find it and no I’m not telling where it is!!

Spoilsport.

 

[David and Sally]

Great idea , but would be even better if it was a bit more of a subtle colour

It's a pedal lock, not a safe so is a bright colour to deter attempts. Like a steering lock

 

[scotzsue]

Got one, but not publishing kind or place on an open forum.

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[Richard n Ann]

I have seen a thread on this somewhere, but when you search for 'safe' you get hundreds of folk talking about gas regulators, brakes and steering!!

Problem is, they are very heavy and must be fitted to a main chassis member to be of any use. So what safes (or security ideas) have people got in their motorhomes?

I saw this one at 2.7 kg.

Amazon product ASIN B001VMAPSI
I doubt it would deter anyone for long, but the casual opportunist might not get inside.

What do people think?

This is the same as ours. It's just a nice size for passports, money, cards, phones, sat nav etc. I put 2 M10 bolts down through the floor with zebs on them that can't be unscrewed as they're next to something.
No use having a super secure heavy safe, I doubt if anyone would hang around making a noise long enough to get into even a light duty tin safe. They just gather up what they can see and leg it.

PS recommend the safe

 

[JJ]

I keep my valuables hidden beyond the wit of any thief, in an old sock, under the squeaky floor board, behind the kitchen dresser...


JJ

 

[ABZSteve]

I keep my valuables hidden beyond the wit of any thief, in an old sock, under the squeaky floor board, behind the kitchen dresser...

JJ

I think you sock would be enough of a deterrent

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[Robmac]

STOP, WAIT - What the hell is that? Why have I never seen one of those before - Genius idea! Where did you get it from?

I have one of these as well and I also use it as a safe for small stuff and cash.

You can get them here, amongst other places;



Shop around and make sure it is suitable for your vehicle.

 

[JJ]

I think your sock would be enough of a deterrent

Do I take it you are not a Blackadder fan then?


JJ

 

[Phill D]

I have one of these as well and I also use it as a safe for small stuff and cash.

You can get them here, amongst other places;



Shop around and make sure it is suitable for your vehicle.

WoW at that price i'd want a safe to keep the safe safe!!!

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[ABZSteve]

Do I take it you are not a Blackadder fan then?


JJ

How much do you have for your frail old age, over one thousand

 

[Phill D]

a decent perimeter alarm like Strikeback / Growler and a decoy, thief will not want to hang about so be in and out quick so will grab whats available and ... ! GO AWAY"!

well, thats my logic anyway..

 

[Robmac]

WoW at that price i'd want a safe to keep the safe safe!!!

Good lord man, you don't think I payed that much do you?

I nicked it.

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[RogerThat]

STOP, WAIT - What the hell is that?

It's a TVL PedalBox

https://www.tvl-ltd.co.uk/content/pedalbox

Why have I never seen one of those before

No idea

Where did you get it from?

As per @Robmac 's link, I got mine from Protectavan (the same firm at TVL) on their eBay store

More van models @ https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/protectavan/PedalBoxes/_i.html?_storecat=6268919014

 

[Parrot Face]

We have always used two of those key safes. One in the gas bottle cupboard, the other in the garage. Both are fixed to each other with steel bolts. I have then covered them with metal electrical boxes with electric warning stickers on them. Not perfect but they will store all your cash credit cards etc. Some workup to get them out so prevents opportunists.

 

[estresao]

Why not have a lightweight safe somewhere obvious, as a decoy? With luck they'll run off with that and you'll be gone before they find that there's only pebbles inside!
Hide your valuables elsewhere.

I like this idea, but rather than pebbles we better put inside a couple of statving vipers LOL

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[estresao]

I keep my valuables hidden beyond the wit of any thief, in an old sock, under the squeaky floor board, behind the kitchen dresser...


JJ

Cunning plan

 

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