Theftproof pickup with soft top

[Dozer Dan]

I have a Land Rover Defender Hi Capacity pickup with a canvas soft top. I'm looking for ideas how to secure the items in the back a bit better.
I have things like a fridge and storage boxes I'm trying to protect. I realize no system is ever theft proof but I want to make it a bit more difficult than it is at the moment.
This is not a full-time camper either so I don't want to install something too permanent.

How are other people dealing with this?

 

[UK4X4]

Soft top and security in the same sentence.....mmmm the only thing i could think of was a trunk monkey


How about adding a mesh steel liner to inside the sof top mounting rails, more than that it and it would be a steel frame and aluminum skin box a bit like the electricity board box's

 

[Dozer Dan]

Might be an idea... Something like this

 

[UK4X4]

yep was thinking along those lines, but so the cover still fits-----maybe 25mm grid steel mesh, its only for light fingered tinkers

But the above and these window grills do look more professional...
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...f-road-camper-build/page16?highlight=perentie

 

[libarata]

galvanized poultry netting on the interior?

 

[TommyG]

Soft top and security in the same sentence.....mmmm the only thing i could think of was a trunk monkey

LOL Trunk Monkey for the win.

 

[Dozer Dan]

More realistically I'm looking at some storage boxes I can lock down or similar. Perhaps build a box around the fridge as well.
Been looking at the various drawer treads. Perhaps a slide for the storage boxes with a floor over. I can dump other less stealable stuff on top.

 

[TommyG]

More realistically I'm looking at some storage boxes I can lock down or similar. Perhaps build a box around the fridge as well.
Been looking at the various drawer treads. Perhaps a slide for the storage boxes with a floor over. I can dump other less stealable stuff on top.

I think the drawers are going to be your best bet. I typically run a Softopper on the bed of my truck so I have the same challenge. I am going to do a locking drawer system in our latest truck. I am figuring the locked drawers along with the tailgate locked to limit access to the drawers will be about as secure as an open bed can be.

 

[screwball48]

http://www.swagoffroad.com/8-Gallon-Rubber-Maid-Action-Packer-Baja-Bins_p_35.html


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[Dozer Dan]

http://www.swagoffroad.com/8-Gallon-Rubber-Maid-Action-Packer-Baja-Bins_p_35.html

Nice, but pretty overkill! And very expensive.

A drawer system will be best I think.

 

[jonnyquest]

Something like this might work. Not sure how much space you have, but these come in a variety of sizes. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3...2032-OS/100189569?N=5yc1vZc27g#specifications