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Posted: 9/8/2014 12:40:45 PM EDT
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I was looking into a safe for the back of my Rav-4
Requirements would be: Contain (1) 16" Carbine w/ optics Hold at least (10) 30 round mags Thin profile, but I understand it will need padding Mountable, but not under the back seats, needs to be in cargo area. Prefer biometric lock, but will accept a key. The few I saw from Googling were either way too expensive, over built or took up the majority of the back. Not too sure of fire protection (dont care if the rifle melts) but the ammo will be right over the fuel tank. I have the ability to fabricate one, but not sure of biometric lock availability/ease and the need or a way to fire proof/resist. Any thoughts. |
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Would this work? Google it. AMSEC Defense vault Model: DV652. Outside: 6" x 52" x 14" Inside tray: 3-3/8" x 43-1/4" x 13". Weight 90 lbs. You can try to Fireproof it with Sheetrock on the outside covered with waterproofing. Quoted:
Would this work? Google it. AMSEC Defense vault Model: DV652. Outside: 6" x 52" x 14" Inside tray: 3-3/8" x 43-1/4" x 13". Weight 90 lbs. You can try to Fireproof it with Sheetrock on the outside covered with waterproofing. I definitely checked these out for the bedroom, but I think its too long for the car. This seems to be the standard. Definitely too big for my needs. I want to be able to use my cargo area once its installed. An explorer the Rav4 is not. I have this area under my rear cargo I would like to use. I night just have to make it and look into a biometric lock to add to it. 
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I definitely checked these out for the bedroom, but I think its too long for the car. This seems to be the standard. Definitely too big for my needs. I want to be able to use my cargo area once its installed. An explorer the Rav4 is not. I have this area under my rear cargo I would like to use. I night just have to make it and look into a biometric lock to add to it. http://www.trueconsumerreviews.com/files/rav4/Toyota_Rav4_cargo_underfloor.JPG Quoted:
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Would this work? Google it. AMSEC Defense vault Model: DV652. Outside: 6" x 52" x 14" Inside tray: 3-3/8" x 43-1/4" x 13". Weight 90 lbs. You can try to Fireproof it with Sheetrock on the outside covered with waterproofing. I definitely checked these out for the bedroom, but I think its too long for the car. This seems to be the standard. Definitely too big for my needs. I want to be able to use my cargo area once its installed. An explorer the Rav4 is not. I have this area under my rear cargo I would like to use. I night just have to make it and look into a biometric lock to add to it. http://www.trueconsumerreviews.com/files/rav4/Toyota_Rav4_cargo_underfloor.JPG Take that liner out and you'll probably have even more room. You may have to have one made by a local shop. |
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Looks like you also have a 3rd gen Rav. If you figure out a quick-access option for when you have additional items in the cargo area, please share. It's too bad the 2nd row doesn't have enough room under it for a safe. My generous measurements were 34.5 x 19.5 x 9.5. Planning to make a rectangular box that doesn't take up all of the depth and push it forward. When you lift the cargo floor, you'll hinge down the rear vertical panel. The rifle will be flat and cocked on an angle to lessen the profile. Several mags will slide out flat. I think I might have to go with a built in combination lock for bottom hinged door. Even if there was enough room under the back seats, can't count on getting to rifle with kids in the car. I am going to fiddle with some stock and trigger grip mods to make profile smaller. |
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