RAVELCO THREAD

nctrx · May 7, 2022

I think he has like 1 or two more installs today. So I am sure that helps. He they were taking the next 2 weeks off.. They are absolutely awesome thus far.

Porkie · May 7, 2022

I know when they came to Massachusetts, they had 3 installs that day, then they were driving up to Vermont that night.

nctrx · May 7, 2022

Awesome install! They were great professional and methodical! I wish all my experiences were like them.

Canes3714 · May 7, 2022

Phillytrx said:
So you can’t legally carry and you can’t protect your investment?
Why do you punish yourself living in that horrible state?
I think there is an installer NJ if it’s not far for you. Don’t know where in NY you live.

The installer in NJ covers all the way down to SC, I'm trying to get mine done in Va at the dealership when I go to pick it up.

Phillytrx · May 7, 2022

Canes3714 said:
The installer in NJ covers all the way down to SC, I'm trying to get mine done in Va at the dealership when I go to pick it up.

They did mine about two weeks ago.

SicilianDefense · May 8, 2022

What about servicing? If someone tries to steal your truck and in the process destroys the Ravelco interface where you insert your Ravelco key? Do you got to wait and not able to use your truck until the next time Chuck and Megan are in the area to get it fixed? They’re coming to install it in my truck at the end of the month and I was wondering how to get it serviced if that happened.

Tom488 · May 8, 2022

It's 5 wires splicing two circuits. You don't need someone with a PhD in electrical engineering to figure it out. Any basic automotive mechanic could handle it - it'll just take him a little time to trace the wires back to the splice points. No more than an hour or so.

motorsmilon · May 9, 2022

I am just thinking about it. Please inform me when you get a good solution.

PredKey · May 9, 2022

nctrx said:
Where’s everyone putting the plug? Location wise?

Driver kicker trim panel down by your left foot.

Phillytrx · May 9, 2022

under the knee bolster panel.

Claasicdrive · May 9, 2022

SicilianDefense said:
What about servicing? If someone tries to steal your truck and in the process destroys the Ravelco interface where you insert your Ravelco key? Do you got to wait and not able to use your truck until the next time Chuck and Megan are in the area to get it fixed? They’re coming to install it in my truck at the end of the month and I was wondering how to get it serviced if that happened.

post 437 tells you everything you need to know. As Tom said it's nothing but splicing and having several wires looking identical, same color, which makes it harder to trace them.. You can install your own and build your own Ravelco. Just read post 437

CarbonFiber · May 9, 2022

Jkam21 said:
There is a thread on here about "kill switches" that talks about that. I ordered a Mobilistic starter relay that only works when activated by a fob. They are not expensive and just replace one of your starter relays in your truck. I never used it because I found an IGLA installer by the time I got my truck.

Where did you find an IGLA Installer???

Jkam21 · May 9, 2022

CarbonFiber said:
Where did you find an IGLA Installer???

I messaged IGLA (Author Alarm) and they said they didn't have any close to me but then a guy in Weatherford, TX started installing them that a guy from this forum told me about. If you message the company and give your location they should be able to tell you of any close to you.

Phillytrx · May 9, 2022

I guess people don’t mind supporting a Russian company.

CarbonFiber · May 9, 2022

Phillytrx said:
I guess people don’t mind supporting a Russian company.

If it means not having my truck stolen, then I really don't care. After all, we have the freedom to choose right????

Phillytrx · May 9, 2022

CarbonFiber said:
If it means not having my truck stolen, then I really don't care. After all, we have the freedom to choose right????

That’s why I chose ravelco. My choice of not having all the bells and whistles but a solid anti theft device. A simple plug.

CarbonFiber · May 9, 2022

Phillytrx said:
That’s why I chose ravelco. My choice of not having all the bells and whistles but a solid anti theft device. A simple plug.

Great! To each his/her own.

BDS TRX · May 11, 2022

Today I join the ranks of:

Team MuFugPlug!

. . . I chose the more out-of-sight (when empty) vertical mount. My installer, Bret, was accommodating and did a fantastic job!

nctrx · May 17, 2022

BDS TRX said:
Today I join the ranks of:

Team MuFugPlug!

. . . I chose the more out-of-sight (when empty) vertical mount. My installer, Bret, was accommodating and did a fantastic job!

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LOL!

Louk · May 24, 2022

thought I would share since it was a comical "i'm from the internet and know everything" Someone asked on a different forum about theft prevention, I suggested the Ravelco. Someone proceeds to say how he disables them in a matter of seconds.... and that it will not stop a thief at all. Said he used to work at a dealer and would routinely when taking them out "do a quality wiring job and have it wrapped up in less than 5 min" Now i watched mine get put in.... Aint no way your just pulling that thing out in seconds and expecting everything to just work.
Not to mention if they were that gimmicky they would get some bad reviews or negative connotation.