Secured Lockbox: Recommend? Attachment?

[posplayr]

Originally Posted by arctictraveller

I found a lockbox made for a Jeep that fits nicely under the seat.

several of these (see amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TMAOQ08E&psc=1

[larrie]

We use a locking fire alarm cabinet that I salvaged from a construction project. It is bolted into the cabinets.

[86Scotty]

Word of caution here, guys. Thieves read forums too. Many of us are pretty easy to find given these unique vehicles. Guard your privacy and your ideas and don't forget the PM function.

[jeff00seattle]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

Thieves read forums too.

Thank you, your warning is duly noted, honestly.

As my Papaw strongly instilled:

Thieves and fools never sleep. responsible securement should be paramount to avoid unfortunate consequences.

[jeff00seattle]

Originally Posted by arctictraveller

I found a lockbox for a Jeep that fits nicely under the seat.

Originally Posted by posplayr

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TMAOQ08E&psc=1

Thank you, I truly like this idea of installing an under-seat lockbox.

However, with my 2001 E250 SMB having swivel seats vs standard OEM fixed seats, I suspect this installation would not be possible.

[jeff00seattle]

Originally Posted by larrie

locking fire alarm cabinet

Thank you, this is a good idea. Seriously considering

https://www.adiglobaldistribution.us...ets-enclosures


My initial googling images came across the following "fire alarm cabinet" :



Installing this would be wildly cool, with flashing red lights and a blaring fire alarm.

[Big_ern_101]

Originally Posted by jeff00seattle

fake battery shells
I like this idea!

Use a regular battery hold down and its moderately secured to the piont of needing hand tools to get it out.
Since under the hood there is only one battery hold down, would I need to add another?

Has anyone else in this thread tried this approach?

Thank you

If you have your house batteries somewhere on the interior you could go this route. My van has no batteries underhood, all are on the framerails underneath. YMMV

[arctictraveller]

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...mic-29303.html

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...len-26200.html

Some info…..

[sconlin]

has anyone looked at these head rest safes?

https://www.safeandvaultstore.com/co...BoCC9YQAvD_BwE

[posplayr]

Originally Posted by sconlin

has anyone looked at these head rest safes?

https://www.safeandvaultstore.com/co...BoCC9YQAvD_BwE

In my analysis of the threat, ( a break-in thief of an unattended vehicle) a prime requirement is to at least impede the thief from gaining access under the assumption he will discover the hiding place.

This implies some welded metal box (probably in the floor or a wall). With the prevalence of portable angle grinding tools, the box must be pretty stout and have protected attachment points if not a full weld.

The headrest fails in that it looks like if discovered, the thief just has to pull it up out of the seat.