Sounds like something i would be interested in since my previous truck was stolen in March 2022 and i would really like for that to not happen to my new truck. If you can shoot me a PM with this method that would be great.I’ve got a setup that doesn’t use any aftermarket switches (so nothing that “doesn’t belong” to find), won’t allow the truck to be started no matter how many new fobs are programmed or if the fob signal is relayed (negates the need for a faraday pouch), and the truck can still be remote started (but can’t be driven off).
Minus the depreciation, of course.It’s insured. I know every item that’s in the truck and I don’t leave anything irreplaceable in it.
If someone steals it then they can keep it. USAA will buy me a new one.
Depends on your insurance i have replacement cost for the first 5 years so even though trucks have went up in price i still get enough ti buy a brand new truck. After 5 years i get used value and considering used is still almost the cost of new its not bad either lolMinus the depreciation, of course.
Like @H3LZSN1P3R said above, I have replacement cost insurance. I’ve never had to use it, but it’s a very small increase in premium for me, so I figure if anything ever happens I’ll be happy I have it.Minus the depreciation, of course.
I’ve been reading up on Ravelco. It’s essentially a professionally installed kill switch. Those that have gotten it seem pleased with the quality of the installation and the peace of mind it brings. As several people have mentioned, good insurance will help replace a stolen truck but one of my primary reasons for having a truck is to pull our travel trailer. Should it get stolen it could disrupt travel plans that we’ve made up to a year in advance, hence the Ravelco seems particularly attractive. I’ll continue to research it and will post more info as I find it.I can't remember where I read the report but the report stated that RAM trucks moving up the list of being the most stolen. I started to look for deterrents and came across the company Revelco. The company has been around for awhile. Good thing i guess. The device is a 16 pin removable plug that gets installed. And when removed, its 'near' impossible to jack the truck.
I have less skills than anyone in this forum. Jimmy’s solution is excellent and relatively easy to install. I screwed something up during the install and reached out to him (in a panic) and he helped me correct my mistake. It’s a quality solution and easy enough to install. Good luck!I have read many @Jimmy07 posts and he's very knowledgable. My fear is that I don't have even the basic mechanical/electrical skills to implement a solution
Mine hasn't depreciated yet and is coming up on a year old with 6k miles on it. LolMinus the depreciation, of course.
may I also pm you for the details?I don’t describe it on open forum, but you can pm me for details.
One of the first things they do after the take the truck is disconnect the radio and park it somewhere to cool down to see if someone comes looking for it in case there’s other gps or air tags in the vehicle.
Would you mind sending me you anti-theft solution. Just had my 2021 Longhorn Limited stolen and would like to avoid this happening again. Thanks in advance.I don’t describe it on open forum, but you can pm me for details.
One of the first things they do after the take the truck is disconnect the radio and park it somewhere to cool down to see if someone comes looking for it in case there’s other gps or air tags in the vehicle.
I live in Houston too. Thieves are getting more and more creative.Just had my 2021 2500 Limited Longhorn stolen in Houston. They broke the widow, popped the hood and replaced the computer with one programmed to a key they already had (that’s the theory of the police officer). Apparently the whole thing takes 10 mins. I would also be interested in solutions to prevent this (some kind of hidden kill switch?). While the insurance paid more than expected, it’s still a hassle finding a new one you like and replacing all the accessories.
That sucks. Sorry to hear it. Reach out to Jimmy07 - great solution, fair price, if you know more about electronics than I do (impossible not to!) you should be fine installing it yourself. Others have discussed ways to disable fuel pumps - maybe both together are belts/suspenders? Good luck!Just had my 2021 2500 Limited Longhorn stolen in Houston. They broke the widow, popped the hood and replaced the computer with one programmed to a key they already had (that’s the theory of the police officer). Apparently the whole thing takes 10 mins. I would also be interested in solutions to prevent this (some kind of hidden kill switch?). While the insurance paid more than expected, it’s still a hassle finding a new one you like and replacing all the accessories.