CAR KEY....Revived!

[stiebs]

I have one of these:

Hitch Safe, Key Storage Hitches, Hide Car Key, Auto Key Safe, Trailer Hitch Covers, Receivers

 

[diversteve]

Or take it with...

One of the standard replies on the old thread was pull the batteries from an old dive light and secure it to you.

I use one of these - mine has never leaked although I'm not sure they're rated for even rec. depths.
Witz from LeisurePro
I have the the thin one but if you have a fat key fob, it might not fit.

I think it doesn't leak because the case lid corners are molded so pretty substantial - plus I lube the o-ring once per trip.

Someone did post they popped one once so ymmv.

 

[Buliwyf]

Leave the key in the center console. Lock the car/truck with a plain metal key so it's locked, but alarm isn't set.

I use a string of paracord to tie my key to something large in my pocket. DSMB maybe. There's another plain metal key hidden under my truck somewhere if I lose it. It won't start it, but it'll unlock it. I just have to crawl under the truck to get to it.

 

[icechip]

Ditto all the above about a metal key that will just get you in the vehicle (mine even gets the accessories going just won't start the car). I take it with me on a bungee cord around my neck under my wetsuit. Lock the car up (with keys inside) and the metal key stays with you. Easy-peezy.

 

[rhwestfall]

metal key with the chipped one in the car... seems simple, but IIRC, some folks have problems with the proximity unlock that is now being implemented. good grief, do we really need all this? I'd get the dealer to disable all that crap....

hitch safe has been proven to be completely non-secure, and simple to open by opportunistic thieves.

There was an interesting product, similar to the real estate lock box that @MAKO Spearguns is selling: Key Lock Box | MAKO Spearguns

I've even used a small dry box on my float/flag...

 

[Buliwyf]

Haven't tackled the weird korean car keys yet. My Ford F350 has no proxy unlock thankfully.

The "hitch safe" wouldn't last 3 days in Ohio. You'd just have a safe frozen shut that won't open after a dive. Ice or rust. I can't count how many combo lock hitch pins I've had to cut off of peoples trucks over the years. Trailer hitch locks as well.

 

[Doc]

then hide the fob key in the boot.

Not my boot. I have sensitive piggies.

There was an interesting product, similar to the real estate lock box that @MAKO Spearguns is selling: Key Lock Box | MAKO Spearguns

Or get the one at Home Despot Hardware without the SCUBA sticker (or shipping) for $10 less.

Haven't tackled the weird korean car keys yet.

Hit 'em square in the hood, they crumble like the Falcons.

in Ohio. You'd just have a safe frozen shut that won't open after a dive.

Why would anyone dive below 72 degrees? This is just plain ridiculous.

I love a funny thread that will never go away....

 

[rhwestfall]

You'd just have a safe frozen shut that won't open after a dive. Ice or rust. I can't count how many combo lock hitch pins I've had to cut off of peoples trucks over the years. Trailer hitch locks as well.

Agree - I only have anything it in the receiver when I'm actually using it...

 

[TMHeimer]

Of course, I am looking into getting the steel "dumb" key...will call locksmiths tomorrow so we have a spare to drive back from FL to Canada. Problem I THINK is that the type of chip key I have has a square rod you insert in the ignition. Not your standard key someone can just put on a machine to cut a copy. Fortunately, my wife was smart enough to take the "lost key insurance" (didn't even pay the $80 for it when she bought the car). So it will only cost $45 CAD to get the replacement chip key once we get back home. Until then, real careful. "Lost Key Insurance"--imagine that in even 1995....

 

[rjack321]

hitch safe has been proven to be completely non-secure, and simple to open by opportunistic thieves.

By whom? I'm not seeing any negative reviews and the mako/ real estate lock boxes are comparable