Ravelco vs. Kill Switch

[dsiggi]

So you can order a spare plug (based on the numbers the thief could find on the unit) or figure out the pin combination with a multimeter. Seems easy to break to me if they flatbed it away. I think I'd just go with the stickers

 

[KCHawkeye02]

So you can order a spare plug (based on the numbers the thief could find on the unit) or figure out the pin combination with a multimeter. Seems easy to break to me if they flatbed it away. I think I'd just go with the stickers

This sounds made up. Have you confirmed with Ravelco that you can order a key if you have the pin number? No customer or address matching is done?

Also, it's better than nothing. If people buy additional security, good for them.

 

[K9 EXPERT]

Will be looking in to getting one soon. I had a fuel pump kill switch on my Gen 1 that worked perfectly for 10+ years. Debating Ravelco, or have another similar fuel pump kill switch set up. Does the ravelco secure pretty well when plugged in? Biggest fear is it falling out and killing the engine going 80

It’s more difficult to plug in than unplug

 

[G2G3Iconic]

So you can order a spare plug (based on the numbers the thief could find on the unit) or figure out the pin combination with a multimeter. Seems easy to break to me if they flatbed it away. I think I'd just go with the stickers

This is incorrect. There is a way to order a replacement plug and they give instructions how to do it. Im not going to detail that process on the internet, but it is not by number on the actual plug. Before I had it installed I did a pretty exhaustive search and question on accidents from the plug accidently being removed during operation. Found exactly 0. Nevertheless I still removed the keyring and connector that come on the plug so it minimizes the possibility. It is correct that it is easier to remove than put in place, but that is because the prongs have to line up exactly. Even one or two big accidents from a plug accidentally falling out would do in the company IMO.

 

[K9 EXPERT]

This is incorrect. There is a way to order a replacement plug and they give instructions how to do it. Im not going to detail that process on the internet, but it is not by number on the actual plug. Before I had it installed I did a pretty exhaustive search and question on accidents from the plug accidently being removed during operation. Found exactly 0. Nevertheless I still removed the keyring and connector that come on the plug so it minimizes the possibility. It is correct that it is easier to remove than put in place, but that is because the prongs have to line up exactly. Even one or two big accidents from a plug accidentally falling out would do in the company IMO.

Nothing is impossible, but it is almost impossible for the plug to accidentally fall out. If it did, you may loose power steering and would lose engine power, just like if a battery cable came loose…..except the electrical system would be operational. I had it installed on two Raptors and both plugs have a very tight fit. They can use a helicopter to take the truck, however the wires underneath the hood would take time to locate and rewire, they blend in perfectly. The number is on the plug, so as long as the plug is not inside the truck, they cannot order a replacement. Plus, it takes much more to order than providing the number on the plug. According to NICB, a vehicle with it installed has never been stolen. Just a tip, always lock the steering wheel right, or left, it would make it difficult to flatbed.

 

[TomDirt]

Just a tip, always lock the steering wheel right, or left, it would make it difficult to flatbed.

That's another good idea.

 

[SurfRaptor]

That's another good idea.

Besides this, which is a great idea, is there anything else that can easily be done to make a tow difficult? I'm guessing e-brake on also. Anything other than those two?

 

[TomDirt]

So you can order a spare plug (based on the numbers the thief could find on the unit) or figure out the pin combination with a multimeter. Seems easy to break to me if they flatbed it away. I think I'd just go with the stickers

I've ordered extra plugs twice in 15 years. Both times they had to confirm my mailing address matched the address on the current registration. And it took maybe 10 days to receive it. Stealing a vehicle with Ravelco isn't the primary concern. What could be an issue is doing a motor swap or other major repairs where you might accidentally damage one of the wires, because like everything else under the hood, it's black and easy to overlook. You wouldn't know anything was wrong until the motor fails to start.

 

[TomDirt]

Besides this, which is a great idea, is there anything else that can easily be done to make a tow difficult? I'm guessing e-brake on also. Anything other than those two?

Most parking spaces in urban areas are barely wide enough to squeeze a Raptor into. Since a flatbed is way bigger than a Raptor; the turning radius won't allow it to maneuver within the aisle and get to it, unless they're willing to push other cars around.

 

[dsiggi]

I'm curious, where do these Raptors disappear? Urban areas? Airport Parking lots? They arent in garages? I live in the detroit suburbs and I just dont hear of this around here like I do all over the warm climate areas. Yes, the Airport has issues with Hellcats etc and can be a target and as you get close and into the city of Detroit there are issues, but I live on a dead end street with a garage. Cars get stolen for sure everywhere but the warm south/west seems to have a epidemic.