external key storage

[s.e.charles]

any suggestions for a weather/ road damage resistant external spare keyfob/ alarm button key storage?

thanks

 

[pith helmet]

What kind of vehicle? I have used a few different non-commercial methods on p/u trucks.
I have stashed it in a ziploc bag with clean trash (clif bar wrapper, etc) inside the bed stake pocket, hiding in plain sight.
I have stuffed them into an easily accessible part of the frame in a ziploc and in a piece of closed cell foam.
My current way is in the side tool box wrapped in a greasy rag stuffed in the bottom. Not much that most thieves would want in there so I leave it unlocked most of the time but carry a spare tool box key in my wallet for when I do lock it.

 

[NatersXJ6]

I knew someone who hid a momentary contact button wired to the unlocking relay.

I don’t know if he ever needed it in a real situation but I’ve been in locked out or close situations a time or two.

Once the dog jumped on the lock button, another a friend locked the truck as we got out, thinking I had the key.

 

[Herbie]

This is one that I have experience with: https://amzn.to/3xXGGIF

The magnets are strong, and the snap-case is big enough for both keys and fobs.

 

[krick3tt]

If you are going to use a magnet case make sure the surface it goes on has no undercoating.
I put mine inside the frame, taped it shut and wired it to the frame through a bolt hole. Bumpy roads do not stand a chance.

 

[JaSAn]

I carry a truck door key and lock box key in my wallet and another door and lock box key hidden on the truck.
The key fob and spare batteries are in a lock box hidden inside the truck cab.

 

[ExpoMike]

Make sure if you are going to use a key fob, it is not one that is tied into your security of the vehicle, i.e. once in the truck, they can start it (if you have push button start).

 

[kylethompson]

Hitch Safe

I have this one and love it. Ive tried lock boxes and if they don’t have a good cover the dirt from off roading messes with the tumblers. This one comes with a good cover and if you lose it you can buy just a replacement cover.

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[mrghostwalker]

I have been known to hide a key in the rear tail light of older vehicles. That way I just needed a screw driver to get to it. Might work with side marker lights too.

 

[Toyaddict]

I knew someone who hid a momentary contact button wired to the unlocking relay.

I don’t know if he ever needed it in a real situation but I’ve been in locked out or close situations a time or two.

This is the method I use on my service vans except my momentary switch is tied in to the rear door lock switch. It's well hidden and I also have a switch inside to turn this feature off. I mainly do it because it's easier than giving a key to the people I train. The trick is to have it close enough to the handle so people don't even notice you pressing it, I use it more than my key fob when I need something from the van.

 

[roving1]

I'm sure some must be good but every magnet or adhesive one has disappeared by the time I have ever needed to use it.

I just zip tie a key in a spot you can't see.

 

[s.e.charles]

thanks for all the suggestions. i've got plenty of options & decisions to go through now, from the philosophy to hardware!

 

[Deleted member 9101]

I knew someone who hid a momentary contact button wired to the unlocking relay.

I've done that on a couple of vehicles. It's really nice when you want to hike, swim, in or run and not worry about carrying a key with you.

 

[jgaz]

Make sure if you are going to use a key fob, it is not one that is tied into your security of the vehicle, i.e. once in the truck, they can start it (if you have push button start).

I hide just the door key externally under the vehicle.
The spare fob is well hidden inside the vehicle in a RFID bag.

Many thanks to the manufactures for making something very convenient but infinitely more complicated.

 

[Todd n Natalie]

I just type in my door code. ?