I didn't realize Ravelco was based out of Houston. That's pretty cool. I'll be headed to Houston in December anyway, so I just got off the phone with them and confirmed that they should be able to get it installed for me during that same trip.

 

Ravelco is everywhere. They have dealer networks everywhere. I have it on mine.

 

Where was your truck taken from? I always hesitate to take mine (and usually don't) downtown, just because of this. I drive the wife's TrailBlazer. It's easier to park anyway. But I do park at a park and ride for the bus. Just curious where they nabbed it from.

 

or theyll just run a simple 12v jump wire directly to the fuel pump on the frame.

 

That is why on the 6.0 you disable both the fuel pump and the FICM then
it will not start until you find the breaks in the system.
Or you do it the poor mans way and pull the 2 relays and take them with you.

Sean

 

TXHillCountry,

I feel your PAIN!!! My condolences for your truck being stolen and I understand more than most:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2-f-250-a.html

I added the Jimmi Jammers to mine and I am sure glad I did!!! Someone tried to steal it AGAIN!!! I had to have the lock replaced but that was all. They worked perfectly - AND I deleted the key on the passenger side. I couldn't bring myself to delete the one on the driver's side, though!!

I also have an alarm with remote start the wife got my for Christmas after getting the truck back!!

My insurance was good about replacement costs of accessories. I am horrible at keeping receipts. Fortunately, I bought almost everything online so I was able to go to my accounts at Amazon, Summit Racing, etc. and prove all the parts/upgrades/costs!!

They did NOT total mine - surprisingly enough!!! They thought they'd save money by repairing it. They did - about $200!! That was the difference when completed!!!

I HIGHLY recommend the Jimmi Jammers on the new rig. Even if you get Ravelco.

 

Yes, I realize that. I just though it was cool that they were based (relatively) near by. They have no authorized installers in San Antonio, so since I will be headed to Houston soon anyway, I figured I'd have one of their own employees handle the install. The guy I talked to on the phone sounded like he was from the northeast originally, but he was very plain about what an outstandingly clean and secure job he feels like his own guys do.

The only odd thing is that they don't have a shop with bays where you drive up and have them do the install. They meet you somewhere with a service truck, like in the parking lot of a Bass Pro Shops, and do it there. Apparently in the Houston area at least they generally provide mobile install services regardless, so they do it at your home or office.

 

boy that seems like a shady buisness plan!

 

Meh, not really. It's a whole helluvalot cheaper to run a business with mobile service trucks rather than buying/leasing land and building, furnishing, stocking, maintaining, and powering a big shop that isn't ever going to be running full 24/7. Plus, that's not really their main business, which is selling their devices around the country (and the world?) rather than just doing local installs. Of the people I know who have had the Ravelco installed, they've all been happy with them, including one of the guys at my office who had a "moblie field tech" or whatever they're called come out and do the install in the parking lot here at the office.

 

One of the surface lots between Toyota Center and the 4 Seasons. Pic below. It's one of the LAZ lots, I like them because they have a convenient app for paying. But no cameras. I don't ride the bus anymore, but I think all the Park n Ride lots have cameras.

 

So sorry to hear it. thats the exact lot we always park in when we go to the Toyota Center.

 

the "toyota center"?????? what is that? sounds like pure communism!

 

That sucks, I no my ins rates are up here in AZ because of the thief rate of are F-series trucks.

 

I've parked there before...

This is one of THE reasons why I hate downtown...

 

I was going to toss a joke about a favour to do with lightening truck weight to increase fuel economy, but I think I better not.

Oh oh.

Sorry.

Seriously though, that is terrible.