I have read a couple articles regarding theft of stuff left in the vehicle while diving. What do you suggest? Carry everything with you, like car keys, money, room keys, etc, in a water tight box? This will be my first trip to Bonaire.

It is not so bad as it seems, although I would be a lair if I said it doesn't happen.

What we always do is; take only that with us what we really need. So in fact, that could be only your room key and a little small money for a drink underway and even that can be solved by taking some chilled water with you in a cooler or so. The room key and money, together with your car key, will fit inside a small water tight container which you can put inside a pocket or hook it on your BCD.

Have lot's of fun and eh........... leave the worries at home :-))))))))))))))))

theft from trucks does happen but not as often as you might think. we've never had anything stolen but we only take just what we need for the dive. we have a waterproof(?) box that i put our keys and Nafl 25.00 in. also, color copies of our drivers licenses, laminated. what gets left in the truck is a ratty tee shirt, cheap flip flops, and my glasses. i make sure to separate the clip on sunglasses from the glasses just in case. also, a small bag of hard candy and a frozen one liter bottle full of water. we have two 2 liter bottles that we use for rinse water and we leave those on the dashboard. we never lock the doors and only roll up the windows on the windward side of the truck or if it looks like it will rain.

we've never had a problem with stuff getting taken but we do know people who have lost some small stuff.

oh yeah..welcome to bonaire talk

Welcome to BT Robert.

Theft? Just don't leave anything of value on the dashboard.

I like to use an old Dacor UL 750 Dive Light with battery and bulb removed . It holds as much stuff as i need take for the day , keys , wallet , sunglasses , cell phone , etc. Most containers leak , my trusty UL 750 is rated for 450 feet , if i decide to go deep .
I leave my old clogs , t-shirt , shorts in the cab . If someone needs them they are welcome to take them . I have everything I want , and need clipped on my BCD . It makes for a stress free day.

We actually had our truck rummaged through this past trip while we were out on a dive. It was the end of the day at Karpata, nobody else around, very quiet. When we came back the glove box was open and things were not where we left them. However, since there was nothing to take except sunscreen and water, no worries!

I've had my truck rummaged through at Karpata as well. However, on a GOOD note, I left my key in the ignition at Bachelors Beach yesterday and after 1 hour and 16 minutes in the water (and one really cool octopus) I came out to find my truck still there.

(Message edited by jeanineclark on May 15, 2008)

We left small things in the truck and never had anything messed with. I used one of these
http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=28671&deptid=1927
and they are great for small things and slip it into your BC pocket. They say they are good to 15' but I've had it down to over 100' and never a drop inside. I don't know if I'd throw a camera in one but money, glasses, keys, etc. works great.

One quick warning about keys...Many have the electronic sensors and if you get them wet, your car may not start..

Check out this thread.
Good information on this subject.
http://www.oldbonairetalk.com/newsgroup/messages/27/364369.html?1211763579

We just got back from Bonaire. My girlfriend bailed on diving but forgot to take her gear out of the back of the truck. I ended up doing a couple of dives with the gear behind the seat with no problem...Will not chance it next time

Beware of Karpata....My girlfriend went to change out of her bathing suit in the old Sinapa building (across from the snack shack). She ran into a person of interest in the front building area just standing there looking out the window. There was no vehicle except ours so I imagine he was staking out the trucks in front of Karpata for loot.

We just got back from Bonaire. My girlfriend bailed on diving but forgot to take her gear out of the back of the truck. I ended up doing a couple of dives with the gear behind the seat with no problem...Will not chance it next time

Beware of Karpata....My girlfriend went to change out of her bathing suit in the old Sinapa building (across from the snack shack). She ran into a person of interest in the front building area just standing there looking out the window. There was no vehicle except ours so I imagine he was staking out the trucks in front of Karpata for loot.