Keyless Entry - Page 2

Velogeo · 11-02-2007, 02:38 PM

Ha. OK, that's funny. Sadly, it would probably work. The people you are trying to keep away are the same people who think it would say "covert" on the side of a real NSA van, or anything else.

**BroncoHauler** · 11-02-2007, 03:18 PM

That graphic would probably look more plausible on Buji's rolling electronics van.

Heb

jage · 11-02-2007, 03:21 PM

yeah, mine is definitly more Army than NSA or FBI

Velogeo · 11-02-2007, 03:25 PM

How about something like "Cowboy Bob's Automatic Castration Equipment -- We Steer You Right!" What guy would risk it?

canyonclan · 11-04-2007, 08:39 PM

We added this for our daughter, when she gets older for easy access to the vehicle. I find it incredibly convenient, especially with the diesel idling: I can leave the engine running for brief moments if I have to run back into the house, or tend to other tasks.

+1 for surfing, when the vehicle is parked at camp. It's nice not having a key to lose!

-Jeff

kzemach · 11-05-2007, 12:09 AM

I don't have a keyless entry per se, but I DO have a lock box that I love. It's bolted to the bumper on this van, my pickup, and one to the gate post at my house. All my (very good) friends know the combo, so if we're skiing or climbing, they can let themselves in. I always lock my keys, hidden, inside the van, and then just use the spare key/opener in the lock box when I return. No more lost keys in the ocean, snow, airport. It'd be easier to break into the van than the lockbox. See:

http://www.realestatesupercenter.com/ca ... orakey.htm

They make a larger version too, which is what I have on the van.

stiggs · 11-06-2007, 12:11 AM

Prior vehicle was a Ford Explorer with keypad, I would often lock the keys in the truck surf and come back, actually slightly surprised while surfing Rose St. Venice Beach with my friends down there, to come back and not find a junkie rummaging through my truck. Now I have a hide a key under the van, don't trust wet suit key holders, I also usually surf in the same area and the locals know the van. The biggest deterrent is a 60 pound Dalmatian with a complex that the van is hers and I am just there to drive her to the beach and back.

Greg In Austin · 11-06-2007, 11:47 AM

I think the Stor-a-key sounds a little simplet than the dalmation....but that is just my opinion...

So thanks K! ,,,one more thing to add to the purchase list!

Greg in Austin
SMB on Order/In Progress

kzemach · 11-06-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregmckay

You can hide it as well if you like, but I just leave mine in relatively plain sight. Again, easier to break into the car than the lock box.

I've opened two of these without the combo. With a little practice you could probably crack a cheap one in a few minutes. Not that that doesn't make it more effective than a hide-a-key- after all, anybody can come along and use a hide-a-key.

sdwindansea · 11-06-2007, 07:49 PM

The Stor-A-Key is what we have used for over a year on the Avalanche when we surfed, camped, etc. Like Stiggs, I don't trust the wetsuit or board shorts (or myself). We just locked it to the rear hitch. We now use it on my wife's car (on the roof rack) when needed. It has worked great, no complaints with. Personally, I think it would be easier to break into the car and hotwire it then it would be to get to the key.