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DingMark
Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Perth Oz or Erbil, Iraq
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I have had one for years. Used it with the Aussie-issue LR "plough" hitch before getting a Mitchell hitch (which has the forward end closed off). The prime consideration for me is if we're on a remote beach and I lost the key, then it may be a 50km hike to the nearest road to get to help. Losing a key anytime when in a relatively remote place (even a populated place but not close to home base) can be more than bit of bother. Just have to remember to always turn the tumblers to "0000" so the scum won't read the combo and wait for the next visit. Jim Dowell - D4 HSE TDi, 12,000 hydraulic winch & hidden winch mount, MTRs, TyreDog, Traxide 2 x aux battery system, fixed air compressor, Dolium roof rack, MitchHitch.
RIP 2005 D3 HSE V8 5 seater gold (stolen and torched)
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 10th Nov 2009 4:34 am |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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i've gtot a similar one dave BUT the issue for me is having to lock it to the underbody of the car,
the hitchsafe looks nice and discreet but still easy to get to,,
I've seen a few people locking those to their door handles... 
there was a clip on tinternet showing how to break into them too, kind of like someone posting how to remove a towball  one wife.......livid
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| 10th Nov 2009 9:43 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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I have a fixed towbar which has a very handy sized hole. The other option would be to get one of the bike lock cables (some are quite secure and plastic coated) and put through something like your wheel spokes.
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| 10th Nov 2009 10:31 am |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
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neds to be out of view OR VERY discreet
this is what i use at present
http://store.magicseaweed.com/Keypod/Item/72/ one wife.......livid
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| 10th Nov 2009 10:41 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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D4 keys are not water proof  MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 10th Nov 2009 10:47 am |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
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am pretty sure D3 keys arent either...
did you find out the hard way on the D4 key? one wife.......livid
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| 10th Nov 2009 11:35 am |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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ad15 wrote:neds to be out of view OR VERY discreet
this is what i use at present
http://store.magicseaweed.com/Keypod/Item/72/
Ad, could you not just tec7 a good magnet to the base of that padlock thing and attached it to the underneath of the car - out of sight, should be ok ........ better than something hanging off just looking to be tampered with ?????
may require a good yank to get it off, but shouldnt be a problem for you  A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| 10th Nov 2009 1:04 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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No but I did check the manual, as stated before D3 key is quoted as being water proof but D4 key is not MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 10th Nov 2009 1:41 pm |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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nice to know russ,  still dont see them lasting long in salt round here,
tanters, i usually have it attached to the bar that runs along side the drive shaft (  )
It is well out of view, just haveto lie on the floor to get to it... not much fun in £350 worth of wetsuit rolling around on the tarmac in stones/ glass etc...
it's no biggy, just thought this solution would make good use of tow ball slot when not in use and be secure too..
could always buy an aussie plough and stick it in there but then that wouldnt be too discreet,,,,kinda like the aussies...  one wife.......livid
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| 10th Nov 2009 1:45 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
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something like this which you could hide inside your wetsuit (small of your back) might work!
http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/general-cha...case.bhtml
It keeps the key with you, and keeps it dry without affecting your movement I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 10th Nov 2009 3:27 pm |
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Willy Eckerslike
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: N Yorks
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Yea but if he drowns we might not be able to get at the keys, at least now we know where he puts them Club Pie n Pea
One life....Fish it
D3 Gone but not forgotten
Club Men of Oak
Club Walnut sniffers
D4 Van owner
Ents long lost Uncle
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| 10th Nov 2009 3:33 pm |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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I've seen those as well, TBH i dont want to have the key with me, alien object anywhere near ribcage or bones is NOT a good idea as far as I'm concerned.
Only an hour ago i was reminded of why as well, nice battering from my board right where a key would sit...not good.. one wife.......livid
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| 10th Nov 2009 5:48 pm |
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