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Dtank
Jul 18, 2015Explorer
shadows4 wrote:bucky wrote:
The Ravelco systems are pushing $500 installed, but they were willing to drive over 100 miles to install it at my office. I put a kill switch in this truck instead, but when we hit the road closer to the SW that newer truck will have one installed. Their claim to fame is that no vehicle with their system installed has ever been stolen.
This is why I went with the Cyclops. Price and convenience. $146.95 and it was shipped to the house. Took all of 10 minutes to install. While they may break into the truck again I don't really think a thief would take the time to diagnos why it won't start.
Well aware of the cost of Ravelco - as (also) anyone else who has looked into pricing.
Still wondering if anyone actually has one?..:@
For the Cyclops or home-made starter interrupt users.......
A *VISUAL* deterrent should be added - either as a stand-alone, or back-up for your no start device.
A *LOT* of damage can be done well *BEFORE* the attempt to start the vehicle..:(
Example: BIL's '03 D/Max dually parked in front of his house.
Entry made by cutting door skin at the door handle. No window damage.
Apparently the car alarm was activated when the thieves removed the
bulb in the dome light - which caused them to abandon the effort.
He slept thru all that in a bedroom about 50' away from the truck,
until alarm woke him.
Insurance -minus deductible- covered replacement of door skin, and repaint of door - with commensurate "down time".
IIRC - in the $3K range.
My choice for visual deterrent is a Disklok steering wheel lock, which I modified (eliminated the furnished lock & handle).
Bright yellow - covers entire steering wheel.
DiskLok must (somehow) be removed to steer the vehicle - or access the steering wheel.
"The Club" - or variants - it ain't!
Sure a determined thief can steal anything - but Disklok will require a large bolt cutter for the lock - and lots of maneuvering to access it (the lock).
Hopefully -a visual deterrent- making theft not worth the effort.
Don't recall who I purchased from.
Even with correct spelling, LOL!....Google search seems to be all UK suppliers.
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