secure storage

lloydb,
try www.hideawaysafe.com.au
Matt

Try a metal toolbox (ute type) get size to fit across back of wagon, ensure quality locking devices, attach box to vehicle safety barrier with cable locks similar to type used for bikes etc. Works for me.

Thanks for the links and ideas.

Hideaway safe not quite large enough and a little too expensive.

Have ordered a custom size box from M&W Toolboxes in Ryde. $160 and pick up in a weeks time.

I will bolt it to the floor of the prado using the seat hook retaining bolts that are already there.

Hopefully that will slow anybody down enough to make them look elsewhere.

Thanks
Lloyd B.

lloydb
you always have the option of a small electronic safe from bunnings.
I use these to hold bolts and ammo for rifles.small ones start at $29 would hold your list of items except for the lap top. there are larger units up to about $140 which may be big enough for the laptop.

cheers
Hward

Lloydb,
Most thieves that you need to deter are opportunists who just see something and grab it with or without breaking into your vehicle. I am amazed at how many folk leave things sitting in full view on the seats, often with the doors open. Shame we have to worry but that is the reality.

Your idea of the locked box bolted to the floor is mine too and will deter most low life. A professional thief will get in almost regardless of what you do fortunately there are few of those around in the bush.

alastair

Another option is a pistol safe from a gun smith. Bolt it in same as your toolbox.