Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
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Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
hi,
I've googled it to death, checked here and on the yard, only samba comes up with this
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1301" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A bit pricey and I'm not sure if I like the drawer idea as it limits the space. Has anyone seen a UK or European version?
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Si
I've googled it to death, checked here and on the yard, only samba comes up with this
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1301" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A bit pricey and I'm not sure if I like the drawer idea as it limits the space. Has anyone seen a UK or European version?
Cheers
Si
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Re: Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
My van just has a bog standard home safe (about the size of a loaf of bread) bolted in the space under the passenger seat.
I'm away with work at the moment but I'll try to find the maker and get a picture on Friday.
I'm away with work at the moment but I'll try to find the maker and get a picture on Friday.
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Re: Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
Yeah I have a safe bolted in in the back, it's just this is a neater but more pricey solution, although I could swear that I had seen something else similar from a German company but I can't find it anywhere.
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Re: Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
funny this but im just in the process of designing one to fit under std or swivel bases and certainly a lot more secure than the offering shown above, thinking key rather than combi for various reasons
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Re: Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
That sounds just what I'm looking for so count me in for one if you get round to selling them,
I'm sure I saw a side opening one once with a key lock.
But then again it might have been a dream.
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I'm sure I saw a side opening one once with a key lock.
But then again it might have been a dream.
Si
Re: Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
metalmick8y wrote:funny this but im just in the process of designing one to fit under std or swivel bases and certainly a lot more secure than the offering shown above, thinking key rather than combi for various reasons
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Yes, that does sound interesting. Are you planning to make it accessible from the front cab, i.e. requiring the steel to be cut away at the front of that cavity?
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i have the option of combination lock, dial lock or key and personally favor key as its easier to use in the dark etc
busy sorting the details out now
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Yep I would rather a key for those very reasons.
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Re: Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?
Sounds good and will be watching with interest
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Do not dis the combination lock! You would be surprised just how easy you can open the small cabinet locks in there place! Recently fitted a gas lifting tonneus cover on the back of my dads Toyota the thing cost near £1800 and the lock.let it down badly similar lock to.petty cash tins cabinets etc the keys given with a cheap tool box opened the lock!
at least combination locks can't be jiggled open! Good luck any ways 


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hehe, what i make will not ever be "jiggled " open, i will be building a steel safe .
with a serious lock
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i believe serious enough , the company supplying make safes and i have faith
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Fair play to you - just wanted to advise that s's all
I make steel.roller shutters and do locksmithing
work so always trying to.keep people out (shutters) then get people who.are locked out in! (Locksmithing ) see quite a few sites/garages/shops that have been easily manipulated due to a lock being poor or even a safe which can sometimes be anything but

work so always trying to.keep people out (shutters) then get people who.are locked out in! (Locksmithing ) see quite a few sites/garages/shops that have been easily manipulated due to a lock being poor or even a safe which can sometimes be anything but

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