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dmdigital
28th February 2009, 07:42 AM
What has anyone else done in their Defender for a security cubby box?

I've seen the Front Runner unit that goes under the existing cubby box and I'm considering this. But there are a number of others out there from Mantec, Bearmach, Mobile Storage Systems, Loc-Box etc.

How well do they fit?
Are they bigger than the OEM one?
How secure are they?
What do you recommend?
Reads90
28th February 2009, 07:48 AM
we have an exmoor trim cubby box in the 90. It is steel and lockable and bolted to the floor. we Put it in because the 90 is a soft top and it gave us some where to put stuff that was secure
Plus it has a leather top , so looks nice

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/60.jpg
p38arover
28th February 2009, 09:09 AM
Steal cubby boxes

:eek:

Who's stealing cubby boxes?

:p
Narangga
28th February 2009, 09:16 AM
:eek:

Who's stealing cubby boxes?

:p

You don't know some of the places Derek goes :eek::eek::eek:
dmdigital
28th February 2009, 09:16 AM
:eek:

Who's stealing cubby boxes?

:p
DOH! All fixed Ron;)
Narangga
28th February 2009, 09:17 AM
DOH! All fixed Ron;)

Isn't that the purpose of the thread - to fix one to the Puma? :)
kenleyfred
28th February 2009, 05:38 PM
As soon as I can afford to fit the tow bar I am going to get a Hitch Safe. Small safe,combination lock that fits in the hitch reciever, ideal for locking the keys away when swimming at the beach.
Kenley
muddymech
1st March 2009, 06:05 PM
we got the one from opposite lock, seems fine and raises the cubby box a bit which is more comfortable.
some on ein the uk does one which goes in the floor panel always thought that was a good out of the way idea
p38arover
2nd March 2009, 08:19 PM
As soon as I can afford to fit the tow bar I am going to get a Hitch Safe. Small safe,combination lock that fits in the hitch reciever, ideal for locking the keys away when swimming at the beach.
Kenley


Where do you put the key to the safe whilst swimming?
dmdigital
2nd March 2009, 08:26 PM
Where do you put the key to the safe whilst swimming?
:eek2::eek2::Rolling:
dmdigital
2nd March 2009, 08:28 PM
we got the one from opposite lock, seems fine and raises the cubby box a bit which is more comfortable.
some on ein the uk does one which goes in the floor panel always thought that was a good out of the way idea
I think this is the one you're thinking of Ian: Pygmy Safe (http://www.mobilestoragesystems.fsnet.co.uk/otherproducts.htm)
kenleyfred
3rd March 2009, 05:33 AM
Where do you put the key to the safe whilst swimming?

Like I said, it's a combination safe. Key would hopefully stay in my brain for duration of swim.
Kenley
Reads90
3rd March 2009, 05:42 AM
Where do you put the key to the safe whilst swimming?


Yeah that was what i was thinking
1103.9TDI
4th March 2009, 09:54 PM
As soon as I can afford to fit the tow bar I am going to get a Hitch Safe. Small safe,combination lock that fits in the hitch reciever, ideal for locking the keys away when swimming at the beach.
Kenley

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Panya
5th March 2009, 02:55 AM
So far made 2 for the defenders and bolted through where middle seat goes. Will take some pics of 1 on the w/end if I remember. Useful to have a steel cubby box since the doors none too secure...!:eek:
Panya
8th March 2009, 11:27 PM
Can't work out how to edit:bangin: to add pics
Snapper
9th March 2009, 06:35 AM
I have made a steal Cubby Box which fits under the existing cubby box and sits below the floor pan. It is shaped around the tail end of the gear box and brake drum.
I have insulated it to protect from heat and lined it with vinyl.

The existing box is hinged and will open to give complete access to the new box. It would be a simple task to add a key lock to this.

I was considering manufacturing a few of these, if any one is interested I will work out a price.
Mulgo
1st July 2009, 07:30 AM
Can't work out how to edit:bangin: to add pics

This one will not fit the Puma engine Defender. The little lever is a lot closer to the box than in pre-Puma Defenders.

Cheers,
Daniel
Yorkshire_Jon
1st July 2009, 03:59 PM
What has anyone else done in their Defender for a security cubby box?

I've seen the Front Runner unit that goes under the existing cubby box and I'm considering this. But there are a number of others out there from Mantec, Bearmach, Mobile Storage Systems, Loc-Box etc.

How well do they fit?
Are they bigger than the OEM one?
How secure are they?
What do you recommend?

Ive got the Mobile Storage Systems one in the 110 (currently) - its steel, lockable, just the right height. Ive had it many years and move it into each vehicle as I change it.

I think for the Puma you would either need to loose the 2 x cup holders or the radio box on the front. Cubby box itself will fit no worries though.