Will it start?

[surfscottydog]

Hi all,
I am still waiting for my truck but have a question. I’m a surfer and usually hide my keys when I go out. But with the new truck, it has the combination pad on the door so I can open it without my keys. I bought the console safe for my personal items to be stored in the safe while I surf. If I put my truck keys in the safe as well, can someone break into my truck and start it since the key fob is in the proximity, or is the truck safe from that? I’m talking about a quick smash and grab, I know given a bit of time anyone can get into the safe. Thanks

 

[Yukon Bush Tremor]

It will start!

 

[BroncoHooves]

Line the inside of the console safe with lead sheets and it will prevent the fob from being recognized.

 

[Evolrider]

What about using a hitch lock? Maybe far enough away they cant start it. https://www.amazon.com/HitchSafe-HS...keywords=hitch+lock+box&qid=1628195730&sr=8-2

 

[Longrangehunter]

Line it with some copper mesh and it will essentially make a faraday cage. Also handy to put your phone in when you don't feel like Google/Apple tracking your every movement.

 

[Al_Mo]

Hide a kill switch

 

[DIG]

I don't think they can. You locked the keys in the console safe but locked the truck with the keypad. If they smash a window the alarm should go off preventing it from starting. Also, if they smash a window and unlock it from the inside the alarm should go off preventing it from starting. If they jimmy the lock the alarm should go off. I know that the security features can be defeated etc. but I think your risk is low. Myself, and I'm sure a lot of others leave our trucks running and lock the truck with the keypad.

 

[Evolrider]

Hide a kill switch

That is the first mod I am doing is installing the Ravelco kill switch

 

[Al_Mo]

That is the first mod I am doing is installing the Ravelco kill switch

I’ll check that one out. Definitely high on my list of adds

 

[Evolrider]

I’ll check that one out. Definitely high on my list of adds

My buddy just did it on his Tundra and he loves it. Guy in ABQ does a good job.

 

[surfscottydog]

What about using a hitch lock? Maybe far enough away they cant start it. https://www.amazon.com/HitchSafe-HS...keywords=hitch+lock+box&qid=1628195730&sr=8-2

The trolls around here can get them open pretty easily here

Line it with some copper mesh and it will essentially make a faraday cage. Also handy to put your phone in when you don't feel like Google/Apple tracking your every movement.

 

[surfscottydog]

I guess I’ll experiment with different types of boxes to put the key fob in. I’ll keep everyone informed

 

[ccw]

I guess I’ll experiment with different types of boxes to put the key fob in. I’ll keep everyone informed

Could also try a faraday pouch like this:

Amazon.com

Could be easier than lining the whole center console. Can't speak to that specific one, though, and how well it works.

 

[Nick1236]

That is the first mod I am doing is installing the Ravelco kill switch

The problem with this system is I dont want another key to have to worry about...

 

[BroncoHooves]

The problem with this system is I dont want another key to have to worry about...

Plus it's bulky and they haven't made any efforts to modernize the plug to be smaller.

 

[Al_Mo]

My buddy just did it on his Tundra and he loves it. Guy in ABQ does a good job.

What’s the name of the shop in abq.

 

[Al_Mo]

The problem with this system is I dont want another key to have to worry about...

I think they have them without keys. Maybe not that company. And also you can just lock that key in your safe

 

[Lunch Box]

Plus it's bulky and they haven't made any efforts to modernize the plug to be smaller.

The "plug/key is smaller in diameter than a quarter. It has 16 pins, would be difficult to downsize and be durable.

 

[Evolrider]

What’s the name of the shop in abq.

RAVELCO OF NEW MEXICO 505.550.4994. Name was andrew

 

[surfscottydog]

Could also try a faraday pouch like this:

Amazon.com

Could be easier than lining the whole center console. Can't speak to that specific one, though, and how well it works.

You’re awesome, excellent suggestion. I’ll go for that