So I visit my girlfriends condo complex from time to time in a beach city.

There is 2 levels of underground parking attached to the condo complex where level 2 is used for the people living there (restricted access by gates and security) and level 1 is for general parking for the city where its free and is not restricted, the location is right in the downtown area of the city.... I usually park in level 1 when I see my girlfriend without worrying about being broken into.

Level 2 of the parking has recently broken into by people who stole about 90k worth of electric bikes and other property from the people who live in the complex. Recently the complex has installed security measures and now require people to pay to access the general parking in level 1. Which means I won't be using the parking anymore and I have to park out on the busy streets overnight.

The city is full of homeless, drug addicts, and kids who are looking to cause problems. Now that Im parking out in the street I need to find an interior portable security storage box that I can lock up at night and secure it someway to the inside of the truck. Im a pilot for a living and I carry about 3k worth of equipment on me at all times, and other important items.

Does anyone have any recommendations for storage boxes that can be locked up, and would take significant time for someone to break into my 4runner and try to get my property? Pelican boxes with a 3rd party strong lock and cable looks good but the price is a little steep. But I'm willing to pay the bullet as long as its the right choice.

Thanks for the help!

For smaller valuable items, you could get the center console safe:

Amazon.com: Genuine Toyota Approved New Center Console Gun Safe Select 4RUNNER Models 00016-86184: Automotive

For larger items I am not sure. There are probably cheaper boxes than pelican ones but are just as strong, which might help with the overall cost. Securing and locking it to the tiedowns might be a good enough deterrent for someone that has already gotten in the vehicle. Also consider getting the oem cargo cover and a box that fits underneath so someone cannot see it from outside.

If only there was a way to pay a little more for secure parking.

A console vault is a great start.

How much stuff are you wanting to protect?

I need enough to store a flight bag that has about 1k in it, iPad Pro that's worth 1k, and a Bose headset that's worth 1k....and small other items that are valuable in nature to my work. The size of the box would be like those generic storage bins that people use for overloading. Those console vaults are great but I need something way bigger to fit.

My truck is limo tinted so its impossible to see inside unless they tried really hard. Im assuming a plastic storage container with an expensive cable and lock secured to the cargo area is probably my best bet...they can still get into it but it would take time and effort which would deter them enough to back off by the time they break the glass windows and make noise.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-4...Box/1000615439

just bolt it to the vehicle somewhere

Looks pretty good actually.

4Runner Drawer System — BOSS StrongBox

This should do the trick.

I have used these in other vehicles, and they are pretty nice. Definitely need to have them secured for sure.

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1. Pay for parking

2. Stop leaving expensive crap in your car. If it's a small carry-on bag, carry it inside.

This is what I would do.

Can’t take what’s not there. How about a rolling tool box? Can be strapped down and/or removed, and taken inside. I’m sure your employer would appreciate it too.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/25-Gal-C...9208/314213514

Console vault and a dash cam

If you need to leave it in the vehicle, a drawer system is probably your best bet. There are many options for purchase and you probably could diy one if you have the tools. Some use the factory tie downs and others can bolt into the floor. A few brands i know of, the strongbox mentioned above, front runner, arb, iron man 4x4, dobinsons.


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My dash cam has it's own battery backup, and will alert me if there's any shock to my vehicle, or if there's motion. Definitely something to look into