Install of Gunvault in Center Console of 2013

[Doc221]

Really easy, but not the 1st method I wanted to use. Originally I wanted to use nuts and bolts to secure the vault, which I still may do in the future. Unfortunately when I removed the center console there wasn't much clearance/room to easily use bolts. So plan B.

The Gunvault can be picked up ay Optics Planet for $100. Its made of nice material and has a nice combo configuration. Only has 2 holes to mount so I drilled a 3rd. They are 1/4 inch holes.

The Vault fits perfectly inside the console but it has to be pushed down all the way when screwed in. If the vault door is open all the way it will push the front up and the console lid wont lock. The vault door will still open enough to get your gun or valuables out when mounted all the way down.

Line up the holes and mark them. Drill the holes out smaller than 1/4 inch, then screw it in place. Being its plastic you cant tighten them snug (hence why bolts were my 1st choice) but it will be enough to keep it in place good and a thief will have a tough time ripping it out. Incase it does get removed there is a cable that you attach to the safe & somewhere else. I haven't secured the cable yet but I will probably secure it to one of the seat bolts.

Im happy now I have a place to transport my gun securely and a built in safe for valuables.



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[Mopar_Express]

Nice work! I have an Express so I don't have a full center console, just the center armrest storage. I bought one of the little Stack On safe boxes that are key lock and run about 30 bucks or so right from ****'s Sporting Goods. I ran the cable tether out of the back of the console right near the hinge and looped it around the metal seat post on the rear of the middle seat. The center console has flip up dividers and the little safe box fits perfectly behind the center divider. Its very secure and will fit a pistol and magazine or valuables. Its not nearly as big as what you have there but is a good option for people who have column shifters and therefore not much center console storage.

I really like your set up and would rather have that, just not enough room! Awesome!

Off topic but is that a Springfield XD-M or a Glock?

 

[Doc221]

Thanks. Its a Glock 27

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[BAILEY1]

Very nice!!!

What model number or name is the vault. I might be interested in this.

 

[Doc221]

Gunvault MV500

http://www.opticsplanet.com/gunvault-microvault-portable-pistol-safe.html

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[BAILEY1]

Thanks Doc! It's on the to do list now. Good mod you posted. Thanks.

 

[Doc221]

NP....now if I can only find a place to mount my rifle properly inside the passenger compartment.

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[DatacomGuy]

Nice work! I have an Express so I don't have a full center console, just the center armrest storage. I bought one of the little Stack On safe boxes that are key lock and run about 30 bucks or so right from ****'s Sporting Goods. I ran the cable tether out of the back of the console right near the hinge and looped it around the metal seat post on the rear of the middle seat. The center console has flip up dividers and the little safe box fits perfectly behind the center divider. Its very secure and will fit a pistol and magazine or valuables. Its not nearly as big as what you have there but is a good option for people who have column shifters and therefore not much center console storage.

I really like your set up and would rather have that, just not enough room! Awesome!

Off topic but is that a Springfield XD-M or a Glock?

Not to hijack.. but.. i have an express also and would like to see how yours is setup. Could you post a pic? or start a thread?

 

[JAMCAR223]

I would really like to see the Express console version, as well.

 

[Mopar_Express]

Ill snap a picture of mine tomorrow and try to get it up asap for you guys, its not permanently mounted but cant be stolen or removed without unlocking the box.

 

[Trupiano]

I like it man! Very cool and definitely a great idea!

 

[DatacomGuy]

Ill snap a picture of mine tomorrow and try to get it up asap for you guys, its not permanently mounted but cant be stolen or removed without unlocking the box.

Awesome!

 

[-Arana-]

Nice