Lockbox in truck

[Worsley]

I’m not sure if this is the correct sub-forum for this topic.

I want to buy a lockbox for my truck. I’m thinking of this V-Line. I have one in my house and I like the quality—especially love the lock mechanism. I’d need to buy a cable to secure it under my seat. Anyone know of a really secure cable?

I dont want to go with the console safe cuz they are expensive and don’t seem to be anymore secure. Plus it stays with the truck and I lose my console vault when I trade the truck.

V-Line lockbox

Compact-Pistol Safe - V-Line Ind.

All V-Line Cases and Cabinets will be shipping with a two year supply of Cortec corrosion inhibitor! This is the baby brother of our popular Top Draw handgun safe. It features the SIMPLEX five push button mechanical easily programmable lock that requires no batteries. The Compact pistol safe is...

vlineind.com

Seems like it would work just fine... I would find one of those chains that come with laptops.

 

[Homesick Texan]

I have one for my Ram from Lock’er Down that is custom fit. They aren’t cheap but it seems well made and I am really happy with it.

https://www.lockerdown.com/

 

[outrider58]

I have one for my Ram from Lock’er Down that is custom fit. They aren’t cheap but it seems well made and I am really happy with it.

https://www.lockerdown.com/

Did you get this one? It looks like it's made for those little rear floor compartments? Damn things cost as much as a gun!

EXxtreme Floor Safe (FITS ANGLED OFF FLOOR COMPARTMENT WITH 6 CORNERS ONLY IN RAM TRUCKS) Model LD3039EX

SUVault(R) 2019 - 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rear Floor Safe Model

www.lockerdown.com

Or maybe this one(I'll have to look in my truck)?

Secure Storage - Rear Floor Safe

Secure Storage - Rear Floor Safe

www.lockerdown.com

 

[Phil I Am]

Replaced the cable that came with my Hornady box with this one.

https://www.tufnut.com/products/lock-box-tether-3-w-loop-end

Looks good but how do you secure it to the box?

 

[John from MD]

I’m not sure if this is the correct sub-forum for this topic.

I want to buy a lockbox for my truck. I’m thinking of this V-Line. I have one in my house and I like the quality—especially love the lock mechanism. I’d need to buy a cable to secure it under my seat. Anyone know of a really secure cable?

I dont want to go with the console safe cuz they are expensive and don’t seem to be anymore secure. Plus it stays with the truck and I lose my console vault when I trade the truck.

V-Line lockbox

Compact-Pistol Safe - V-Line Ind.

All V-Line Cases and Cabinets will be shipping with a two year supply of Cortec corrosion inhibitor! This is the baby brother of our popular Top Draw handgun safe. It features the SIMPLEX five push button mechanical easily programmable lock that requires no batteries. The Compact pistol safe is...

vlineind.com

I use V Line and they give me piece of mind in the house and in the car.

 

[John from MD]

Stick it in a fast food bag stuffed into your car's trash bag.

Hidden in plain sight is a proven deterrent.

 

[sino26]

Box has a cutout that the cable lays in, when you lock the box it prevents the cable coming out

 

[Bountied]

Bought one of these-- it came with a cable. I've had it for three years. So far, so good---
https://www.amazon.com/VAULTEK-Waterproof-Electronic-Organizer-Biometric/dp/B0C47R1DBK/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1339205734495336&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O0foSpWg3uaM0Rt7e3UVrdytvqv0OyogCYta49A-ouRcWFfi6kkOuvCQKXJV6fFR3FgEDLQeCEaOAOTAjVkawb9d5cRTQ7PUi6pqLlHgzrNswxI65kh8qHutdbKrbQmLxPx80BMqchLRz3E2qDwF-qNKkhIeaZtcXVhrZNOv9n_PqROSY-upMlv97Nj3YhdDJndZPjWWvJ9dPV8OLC0VpYq7V2jNykAYkPhX8C-XsWQNqrzyb8hjOdnu1Duhtw0RfRoZ89O9gkPzeH7GpTg9Is4sY__qGyBt82f-osjv7wQ.u9C7R2Yyxb6m-67VS83n4tJQ6jUnBANi2jJxjqwCv0I&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83700430584256&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=85591&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83700718605163:loc-190&hydadcr=7896_10676243&keywords=vaultek+lifepod&msclkid=5eeb954193101affe925f3ebca5f8548&qid=1722440067&sr=8-1&th=1

Those are nice and come with the cable designed for the unit like you said. My BIL has one and likes it.

 

[ironpony]

I run a small lock through the zippers on my backpack.

 

[outrider58]

Stick it in a fast food bag stuffed into your car's trash bag.

Add a pair of dirty undapants hanging out of the bag. Guaranteed secure.

 

[Bob A]

Hidden in plain sight is a proven deterrent.

Add a pair of dirty undapants hanging out of the bag. Guaranteed secure.

Just in case cold greasy leftover curly fries might prove tempting.

 

[El_flasko]

What’s the assessment of SnapSafes?

I have one of their lock boxes with the cable still in the wrapper I bought a while back. Didn’t end up using it as the dealer had one for my vehicle that fit perfect and served the purpose.

 

[rambling_one]

I bought two…one for the vehicle and the other for the home.

 

[BurkeM]

Stick it in a fast food bag stuffed into your car's trash bag.

 

[LongTimeLurker]

I use a high strength cable. But as said, it is easily defeated with it a Dremel or any battery powered cutting device. So I only use it if I know that I will be away from my car for just a short while.

 

[johnkn]

Did you get this one? It looks like it's made for those little rear floor compartments? Damn things cost as much as a gun!

I have this for my TRX and Mavericks and Bronco Raptor, etc.. Works well and they often have ~20%+ sales....

RAM 1500/2500/3500 Low-Profile Center Console Safe: 2019-2025

Compatibility: This RAM 1500/2500/3500 low-profile center console in-vehicle safe is compatible with the LIMITED, TRX, LONGHORN, and CLASSIC trim levels for model years 2019 - 2025. This safe is NOT compatible with the LARAMI, BIGHORN, POWERWAGON, or 2019-2025 model year TRX packages. (view our...

www.consolevault.com

.

 

[[Kev308]]

You're better off making a hidden compartment in your dash board depending on what kind of car you have. Thieves look easy fast targets. Finding a lock box is very alluring.

 

[Biggfoot44]

People are gonna say that those cheap boxes can be defeated easily. That's true, but peace of mind is different for different people.

The linked one is $198 .
Cheap is subjective . But in the context of my popular brand one that was $ twenty something , $198 isn't cheap .

 

[Biggfoot44]

You’re trying to make it difficult and slow down the bad guy. No car safe is as safe as the pistol being under your control.

And in the other context , the relative quality of the lock box is moot , when the thieves just steal the whole car .

 

[outrider58]

You're better off making a hidden compartment in your dash board depending on what kind of car you have. Thieves look easy fast targets. Finding a lock box is very alluring.

I think I'm more or less in this camp. Having had both personal and work vehicles broken into, they are usually more of a smash and grab kind of the.

I would completely avoid boxes with cables. I carry bolt cutters in my pick-up truck. I'm sure some thieves do as well.
("I am not a crook!")