Receiver mounted safe - eliminates Hide-A-Key

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:43 am

Anyone seen these? Looks like a better way to hide a small stash (keys, emergency money) then a Hide-A-Key which I never trusted. Downside is they cost around $90! :shock:

http://www.hitchsafe.com/

http://www.hitchsafe.com/brochurescreen.pdf

Check out the .pdf brochure. I love the pic of the Hide-A-Key laying by the side of the road! :wink:

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:34 am

Pricey, but I like the idea of it.

HyperKJ · **Posted:** Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:58 am

i agree with mikeD106, $90 bucks is too much. it looks basically like a standard combination lock in a receiver type plug,, but if it was $40 or so,, i would definately get one,, you never know when your gonna need a spare key.. locksmith to the middle of nowhere = paid for itself the first time..

Gris · **Posted:** Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:18 am

seems like an awsome idea, but yeah, $90 is WAY too much.

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:42 am

That's what I was thinking - $40 is about right for what I'd pay.

However, now that I know about it, no reason to not stick a spare key inside my reciever. I'm sure I could figure out a way to secure it. Maybe in between the receiver and the drawer bar.

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:54 am

That actually seems like a good idea. I wonder if a couple of heavy duty zip-ties would do the trick. Keeps it kind of inconspicuous (sp?) but still accessible without too much work.

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:55 am

Oh yeah... AND it's a LOT cheaper!

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:01 am

I was thinking of black or duct tape to the outside of the drawer bar and then sliding it into the receiver so it was sandwiched between the two.

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:13 am

Yea, that would probably be easier to do also.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:11 pm

How many nuts to take off the reciever???? :lol:

Nice, not secure enough.

Zip tie the keys, put cash under the carpet.

You can also bolt a small lock box underneath.

Plus, The 245/70 will rub :lol:

unixxx · **Posted:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:04 pm

I agree, taping a key to the back of the hitch, inserting it into the receiver, and using the locking hitch pin I already have would be just as secure. I put locking lugs on my wheels; makes me wonder how many people go around stealing hitch receivers....

Receiver mounted safe - eliminates Hide-A-Key

Who is online