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Lock-Down Device Stops Vehicle Theft
If you are concerned about vehicle theft, a Ravelco Anti-Theft Device (A-TD) may be the answer. The company claims no Ravelco-equipped vehicle has been stolen since the device was introduced in 1976! The device works so well that many insurance companies will offer a discount on comprehensive rates with installation.
The Ravelco A-TD consists of a 16-pin male plug on an armored steel cable. The cable runs from the under hood base unit to the operator cab. When the base unit is installed, two electronic circuits are connected through it. These vary from installation to installation, but can include the electronic fuel pump, ignition circuit, starter circuit or the on-board computer.
Each Ravelco plug is hand made and hard wired at their U.S. factory. No computer codes are involved.
Connections are made through the factory installed wiring harness and are virtually impossible to detect and difficult to trace. The combination of 16 alternative pins and two possible circuits creates more than 100,000 possible combinations. This eliminates the possibility of a master plug.
To start the vehicle or machine, the operator must first insert a matching 16-pin female plug in the male plug. Each installation kit comes with two female plugs, though extras can be ordered once identity of the owner is established at Ravelco. When exiting the vehicle, removing the female plug and attaching it to your keychain is all that is needed to “lock up” the vehicle.
Ravelco A-TD’s can only be installed by approved dealers. If there are none in your area, the company will work with your local dealer on installation. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price installed is $469.95 for cars and light trucks. Heavy-duty trucks, semis and heavy equipment A-TD’s are priced at $499.99. Extra plugs are $30 each.
If no local dealer is available, units can be ordered direct from Ravelco for $269.95. Installation at a non-certified dealer generally takes two hours and runs $100 to $200 depending on rates. No special tools are needed.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Ravelco, 6920 Oak Knoll Drive, Richmond, Texas 77406 (ph 281 341-6222; help-info@ravelco.com; www.ravelco.com).


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