PJay Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I am not asking for any one to give away there secret hiding places, but were do you fit safes in a MH? How do you find a place to put a safe? we have a CB, with over cab bed. We don't have a double floor, so not sure how we could hide one. Any ideas please? sensible ones you jokers!! PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I've never bothered with a safe as it is easier to hide things without the added bulk in several different places and then all you have to do is remember where they all are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Do you have a cupboard that you can't reach the back of easily and tend to use the front and waste the space behind? *-) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Mine is just bolted through floor and chassis (standing upright) takes all documents/laptop/IPad/camera/ video etc....poor quality pic from phone, but it is on the left under bed. bit easier with a panel van I think..... It allows us tp sleep in van with doors open.....mind you I did wake up one with my knickers on back to front *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dave Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I think the trouble with a safe fitted is that is apparent to any thief where all your valuables are stored and bearing in mind they will not care how much damage they do getting the safe out that you are better storing your valuables in various different hiding places around your van. IE don't put all your eggs in one basket. Remember if they want to get your safe out they will get it out whatever you bolt it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 An experienced thief will ransack a van and find everything in minutes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dave Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 JudgeMental - 2012-10-13 4:27 PM An experienced thief will ransack a van and find everything in minutes.... Agreed Perhaps under the sweaty socks is the best place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks for all replies GUys Judge, don't have space for one like yours, I'd trip over it! have to agree with all answers, just have to carry on as before. We don't carry much in the way of valuables,, i don't usually take Jewellary away. (Leave that for the house thieves!!) i was curious as some posters say, they have a safe, and wondered where they put it. i was thinking it would be a little one, not the monster The Judge appears to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 You have just reminded me that I built a hidden compartment into my T25, must remember to see if I've left anything in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Blimey Judge, thats a big safe, mind you, you would need one that size to keep a laptop in. I agree that nothing is 'Secure' with a thief IF they have enough time and don't care about the noise they make, But most are oppurtunists who would want to be 'in and away' in seconds,minutes at the most. So i think a 'well attached' safe is a wise addition , well attached means 'blind bolted' through steel, not just into Coachbuilt furniture, which would splinter with a kick or levered with a crowbar. Ray ps I have a small safe, big enough for Passports/wallet/credit cards etc., but not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We have an Autosafe http://autosafe.co.uk/ that is wire roped to secure seat fittings. (Thieves would have to carry a tool kit to remove the seat then a cutter for the rope) Smaller items are hidden in double walling around the m/home. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 My guess would be that would be thieves have been to Motorhome shows etc and done their homework and know very well where all your " secret " hidey holes are already.A safe is a sensible precaution as I think most thieves want to be in and out as quickly as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 PJay - 2012-10-13 5:56 PM Thanks for all replies GUys i was curious as some posters say, they have a safe, and wondered where they put it. i was thinking it would be a little one, not the monster The Judge appears to have Some already have safes built -in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Tracker - 2012-10-13 3:43 PM I've never bothered with a safe as it is easier to hide things without the added bulk in several different places and then all you have to do is remember where they all are! But that's the tricky bit for some of us Rich! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 vindiboy - 2012-10-13 7:28 PM My guess would be that would be thieves have been to Motorhome shows etc and done their homework and know very well where all your " secret " hidey holes are already.A safe is a sensible precaution as I think most thieves want to be in and out as quickly as possible. I think you are giving them toooooooo much credit! No way would they stump up the cost of getting into shows!!! :D There are hidey-holes ... and then there are 'proper' hidey holes ..... just think of less 'obvious' ones ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 When you've had a camper for a long time..............then you'll discover those little crevices that even the most imaginative thief wont find ;-) ........................ I do tend to walk funny on holiday :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Autosleeper Warwicks have a safe consisting of a steel box welded to the chassis below the floor. Entrance consisting of a lockable steel lid is within seat locker and a wood hatch covers the steel lid. We have found it invaluable being large enough for passports, van documents etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Rayjsj - 2012-10-13 6:02 PM Blimey Judge, thats a big safe, mind you, you would need one that size to keep a laptop in. I agree that nothing is 'Secure' with a thief IF they have enough time and don't care about the noise they make, But most are oppurtunists who would want to be 'in and away' in seconds,minutes at the most. So i think a 'well attached' safe is a wise addition , well attached means 'blind bolted' through steel, not just into Coachbuilt furniture, which would splinter with a kick or levered with a crowbar. Ray ps I have a small safe, big enough for Passports/wallet/credit cards etc., but not much else. Its a hotel type safe, anything smaller wont hold 12 inch laptop, IPad etc...so what's the point. most toe rags are opportunists, in and out merchants.....and dont like getting caught by the police "going equipped". Maybe carry a screwdriver and certainly not a sledge hammer. So we feel the safe gives us some protection from most of them. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klyne Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 JudgeMental - 2012-10-14 10:02 AM most toe rags are opportunists, in and out merchants.....and dont like getting caught by the police "going equipped". Maybe carry a screwdriver and certainly not a sledge hammer. So we feel the safe gives us some protection from most of them. :-( I think that sums up my view. If someone is really determined to rob you of everything regardless they will probably succeed. But in the main these people are opportunists and it is more likely they will go for what they can see and gather up in a few seconds and be away. For 20 odd years I felt it was safer to carry everything, in the way of documentation and money with me on my person. That was until I was hassled on the Rome Metro and had my wallet stolen. At the time it was real nightmare but we got over it. We now have a small safe bolted through the floor (blind bolts) in which we store some of our possesions and carry a lot less with us. It does not give us anywhere near 100% protection but it lessens the odds a bit. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crinklystarfish Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 It's common for overlander types to fit two. One in a reasonably obvious place that is fairly easy to remove in which is kept a few dollars and a broken camera, the other is well hidden and fastened - and holds the important stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 One story that has stuck in my mind that I read on here way back, was when someone saw a robbery. One thief helped the other onto the roof, he pulled up the Heki and dropped through, alarm blaring ..who takes any notice of alarms these days? just a cursory look at best......A few minutes later thief exits van with pillow case full of stuff *-) you can enter a camper with your bare hands by just forcing a window/Heki...but you need time and tools to attack a safe. while on the subject of security: pointless having a Cat 1 alarm where you can disable sensors to sleep, if you don't fit window alarms...its the most popular type of theft? they simply reach in window with a stick and gather valuables from the front while you sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWO Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 JudgeMental - 2012-10-15 9:21 AM while on the subject of security: pointless having a Cat 1 alarm where you can disable sensors to sleep, if you don't fit window alarms...its the most popular type of theft? they simply reach in window with a stick and gather valuables from the front while you sleep We might disable the Cat1 alarm but the Dog1 alarm is always activated,She loves strangers to come near the van, and it would make her day if someone stuck something in thro the window HWO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Perhaps we should get a dog,? The last dog we had (A rescue Collie/ Alsation Cross) would not let any one in the house. We once had a guy come round selling burglar alarms, when he heard the dog , the first thing he said was, " I don't think you need one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 smelly, neady, horrible things.....At least a cat buries its own s**te *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Burglar alarm salesmen aren't that smelly, and cats usually bury their SxxT in Other peoples gardens, thats why we have a dog, to keep them out, and guard the safe of course. Ray 'Neady' ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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