Safes in caravan

Submitted: Monday, May 14, 2007 at 21:48
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Does anyone have a safe in their van and if so, what method of securing it have you used.

Was thinking of a steel plate welded to chassis, with 4 welded bolts going up through floor and safe bolted and secured from inside van.
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Reply By: V8Diesel - Monday, May 14, 2007 at 22:06

Monday, May 14, 2007 at 22:06
Can't see that going anywhere in a hurry.

I kept a safe bolted in to my Patrol. Very handy bit of gear.
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Reply By: Mr Fawlty - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 16:26

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 16:26
I simply used cuphead bolts with the cup part under the van and the nuts inside the safe....It is only to deter the oportunist thief after all, just gives me piece of mind that any extra cash and small atractive (ie easily sold for drugs) items have some security. Also bought and installed one of those all in one alarm systems from Bunnings for about $70 with 2 remotes which is handy as it scares the daylights out of me if I forget to disarm it on entry and certaily causes heads to turn and look....
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Reply By: rolande- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 17:25

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 17:25
You could also try hide away safes

Much lighter and you can remove the goodies at home when not required

safes

Regards

Rolande
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Follow Up By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 17:32

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 17:32
Thanks Rolande, but I already have the safe, its just a matter of coming up with the best way of fixing it to the van.
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Reply By: Gob & Denny - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 19:21

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 19:21
goodday cruiser
i just used a piece of flat steel under the van 4 cup head bolts nuts in the safe plenty of silicone and spray paint to rewaterproof the under floor the safe is under a seat so not visible and as you say a bit of ready wifes jewellery also the bolt and ammo for rifle
also just bought and installed a small screamer alarm with 2 remotes it also works well dse $40
steve
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 09:22

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 09:22
Compliments on your responsibilty as gun owner, wish all gun owners did the same.
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Reply By: Hairy - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 22:57

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 22:57
Gday,
Mate, anything you fabricate you can un?fabricate, you will only inconvenience the thief!
The hardest thing to cut through with an oxy is a cavity (two plates with an air gap) and noise will always be a deterrent.
I would personally make something that is hidden and noisy or inconvenient to get out rather than obvious and solid.
Not much help probably, but think about it and even better don't tell anyone...SSHHH.
Cheers
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