Keeping Truck Gear Safe in Colorado

[CHIEF CRNA]

Says the guy trying to start an argument saying if I didn’t like Colorado I didn’t have to come there. Which had nothing to do with my question and was completely unnecessary.

Stop pointing the finger and pull the thumb bud.

Whatever dude. Just go over to facebook and express your outrage with all the other people that think the way you do. If you can not actually have an educated conversation on anything except for to get your BP up, then I suggest you find somewhere else to vent it. Keyboard warriors are always the best.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

lol am I? 30% of the responses were people helping me out which I greatly appreciate. The rest are trying to debate me for even asking the question in the first place or making smart ass responses (including yours) which I responded to a couple.

Which hey, that’s the online world we live in now and why I don’t talk much on here.

Yes, you are. People are asking follow up questions to gather more info so they can provide the best answer and you are treating them like shit.

 

[Sizthediz]

Another good thought is to Attach a few razor blades to a rat trap and place under your seat . That would be a surprise for some thief

 

[3forks]

Just following your lead princess, maybe you should come with. You and your two boyfriends making smart ass replies, we’d all fit in.

I just had the audacity to stand up to you clowns and your online egos are hurt. I got the info I needed, I’ll leave you to your circle jerk.

Already live here.

Been watching this place go downhill for years because of people who can’t wrap their heads around simple concepts. Like I said, you’ll fit right in.

 

[Jethro]

Road hunt. Problem solved.

 

[Pikespeak]

These steel boxes come in all sizes. Once bolted down they rarely get broken into, and while not air tight, shed water good.

Thanks!

 

[Marble]

There is nothing like spending money to solve a problem that isn't one.

Those of us giving other ideas have been helpful. The OP just won't except the help.

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[Pikespeak]

There is nothing like spending money to solve a problem that isn't one.

Those of us giving other ideas have been helpful. The OP just won't except the help.

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Wtf I literally liked your original comment lol

 

[Marble]

Wtf I literally liked your original comment lol

Maybe I got confused...sorry man. I've been on a damn airplane all day. My bad

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[Pikespeak]

Maybe I got confused...sorry man. I've been on a damn airplane all day. My bad

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lol no worries man. We’ve all been there.

 

[Maverick1]

Must be the offseason. Cabin fever kicking in a little bit it seems.

OP @Pikespeak just wants an answer to his question. Even if you don’t agree with his reasoning WHY he wants the extra protection.

@Pikespeak - hire an armed guard?

 

[Steve300xcw]

The next level thing about the blanket-over chainsaw--in-the-cab-of-your-truck approach is that after doing it often enough, the blanket/floor/seats of your truck will be sufficiently soaked in bar and 2 stroke oil that it's unlikely someone will try to steal the truck itself!

Dont buy a husqvarna and you wont have that problem..........

 

[Steve300xcw]

FWIW i've had Pack-rats in a few different work trucks. That were left alone in the brush all day, every day... Been around a few homemade jobbers as well and they work pretty slick. Boxes are locked, tailgates locked, crap is outta sight........ Bout as good as you are goona do IMO

 

[Steve300xcw]

OP @Pikespeak just wants an answer to his question. Even if you don’t agree with his reasoning WHY he wants the extra protection.

Kinda wondering about the dogpile myself. The guys just wants to lock his crap up.

 

[Traveler]

Out of sight better than in sight. Locked better than open.metal better than wood or plastics. Bolted better than not.

A truck cap/topper deters most not all. Decked storage or steel tool boxes more protection than a topper.

Bars and a lock better than just a lock.

Same as anywhere else.

 

[The Guide]

@Pikespeak some times the best solution is the simplest solution. Even if you get broken into, most likely nobody will open your hood. A soft bag with the items you have included placed under the hood will remain out of site and un available to most even if you do get broken into. There are cut proof soft bags made for air travel with valuables that would work well and could allow you to lock it to something like an exhaust manifold or similar under hood to prevent someone taking it without opening the hood. Just another option.

Jay

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Or a Suburu

Imagine driving a car named after a mall pizza chain.



@sndmn11

 

[Jason Snyder]

Visibility is the big thing. The majority of break and takes I hear about involve a vehicle with an item of value left where folks can see it.

Toppers help minimize, but don’t eliminate this. If you want to go the extra mile I’d keep everything you don’t want exposed in a Decked system. Job boxes are heavy and not super convenient, but obviously more secure in that folks will have to work a lot harder to get in.

If you can lock your tailgate, the Decked systems are fairly secure. I’d feel comfortable (relatively) leaving a firearm locked up like this.

Goes without saying, but never leave gear on your seats.

 

[Pikespeak]

Visibility is the big thing. The majority of break and takes I hear about involve a vehicle with an item of value left where folks can see it.

Toppers help minimize, but don’t eliminate this. If you want to go the extra mile I’d keep everything you don’t want exposed in a Decked system. Job boxes are heavy and not super convenient, but obviously more secure in that folks will have to work a lot harder to get in.

If you can lock your tailgate, the Decked systems are fairly secure. I’d feel comfortable (relatively) leaving a firearm locked up like this.

Goes without saying, but never leave gear on your seats.

Thanks, I’m starting to mentally land where you are on this. I’m going to need decked with a topper. Now I have a bunch of questions about how difficult it is to get bins and coolers in and out of this setup. I have a kid coming so my cab is going to be full of wife, kid, and a dog which means everything will have to be in the back.

 

[sndmn11]

Imagine driving a car named after a mall pizza chain.

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@sndmn11

I got a roof rack, hi lift jack holder, and awning now to go along with my skid plates and rock sliders. Going to throw my yeti gototes on top and strap em down.

Probably get a winch based on the recent winch thread.