Lock-Down Device Stops Vehicle Theft SECURITY/SAFETY Ideas 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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