HitchSafe HS7000T HS7000 Key Vault Review

I'm a big fan of these and have been using them for years with no problems. However, the latter seems to have had its problems. Combo numbers get stuck all the time, and the deadbolt has broken off, rendering the lock unusable.

So happy I finally pulled the trigger and installed it on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler. I've always been afraid to hide my keys in the car while surfing the web. No longer! This is perfect if you already have a tow bar installed and want to lock your keys while surfing, hiking etc, especially for the Wrangler as it's so easy to crack with the top on!

I think I would have liked it to match my hitch receiver. The pinholes on the HitchSafe are a full ½ inch shorter than the hole on my receiver. I contacted HitchSafe and they emailed me how to change it YOURSELF. YES, REALLY?! sent it back and if they get smarter and do the adjustment themselves to maintain the warranty I'll check again.

Excellent article/invention. No more key boxes under the bumper. Be very careful when setting the initial combination. SET THE SELECTED COMBINATION BEFORE TOUCHING THE ADJUSTING SCREW. You only get one chance to get it right. I didn't and ended up having to disassemble the lock and align the tumblers by hand. Quite a learning experience. You can do it, but it's much easier to follow the instructions.

Well after 6 years I am very dissatisfied with HitchSafe. It's been a few years since I've had a reason to remove the tray and today I had a really hard time getting the storage out of my trunk. There was no problem with the combination, and the latch worked perfectly - the problem is that dust and moisture "glued" the compartment to the safe body and the springs on the back of the safe rusted. The real problem is that it was so secure that I thought it was a mechanical issue because it wasn't…

Others have complained here and I haven't noticed YET. If you have a newer Tacoma or Tundra you will need to purchase this product AND a set of longer screws for $9. All in all, not a big deal, but what annoys me more is that it wasn't an option when I originally bought it. Why can't I buy a safety tow hitch (that's an absolutely amazing concept and these guys got it pretty much right) that actually works for my truck without an additional purchase? Or maybe buy back my tiny (I'm guessing here)

This is the second safe I have purchased. The first worked great. I live in a drier climate in NORCAL. Not really rust that could ruin or destroy the device. However, a little lubrication or cleaning may be needed from time to time. I drive a jeep a lot and it often sank in the red clay water, went a bit wild and got stuck in the mud. I recommend attaching the leash to the rubber cover. a small hole with a braided wire that connects to another hole on the hitch at the rear under the bumper, so…

The storage space in the safe is small, but this product is still very smart, theoretically easy to install and works well (depending on the design/shape of your 2" receiver). If you have a Toyota Tacoma (I had a 2019) or Tundra it will NOT work out of the box as the supplied screws are too short. So you MUST purchase other, longer screws from HitchSafe (which cost around $10 and don't even come with foam washers!). The longer screws you need are part of #HS7021T. I personally find it insulting