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02-19-2017, 09:39 PM
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Location: Longwood, FL
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Originally Posted by E-rex
Really good to hear. Having it recovered largely whole and undamaged was most fortunate.
With all of the mods and extra invested in some of these rigs, I wonder how much less than actual replacement cost would come back from a theft claim with the insurance company..
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I actually came out way ahead on my settlement, but it took five months of fighting. I can't remember the name of the company that handles total loss claims for State Farm, but they suck. State Farm went after them on my behalf - State Farm does not suck.
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The first two things I added when I got my new van. Love both of these! The Spot Trace is really awesome. And, I kept my van in a secured storage facility until the day of my Ravelco install. Can't say enough about them either. And thanks to rallypanam for turning me on to both of these products/companies.
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Old van: 1997 E250 EB30 (Stolen)
New van: 2003 E250 EB10
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02-21-2017, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Francisco/Nevada City
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Glad you got it back!
As for SF bay area being a bastion of car theft, I fairly regularly leave my van unlocked by accident. So far not an issue! Used to do this with my old truck and van at my old place too. Generally you're much more likely to get ripped off if you leave something visible for a smash and grab, or have a Honda/Acura that a shaved key will open and start.
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02-22-2017, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Originally Posted by rallypanam
Glad you got it back!
As for SF bay area being a bastion of car theft, I fairly regularly leave my van unlocked by accident. So far not an issue! Used to do this with my old truck and van at my old place too. Generally you're much more likely to get ripped off if you leave something visible for a smash and grab, or have a Honda/Acura that a shaved key will open and start.
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Nice to hear your luck is holding out, but I've only heard of three stolen SMBs anywhere. One in Berkeley and two in S.F. Don't forget to pull the Revelco plug
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2001 GTRV
Advanced 4wd
Agile Ride improvement package
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02-22-2017, 05:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern New Mexico
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Ironically, isn't Fresno the car theft capital of California?
Herb
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02-22-2017, 09:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Port Angeles Wa And Jackson Hole Wy.
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Sweet!! So glad you got your Van back.
I only remember the Yellow Rig Getting stolen wasn't that in LA somewhere?
Ron
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02-26-2017, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Pacific NW
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Interesting bit of news about Ravelco--they will sell direct to the customer for a self-install for $300. That's pretty cheap insurance for a rig that worth tens of thousands. Especially if their claim that with 5 million sold over 40 years, no Ravelco-equipped vehicle has ever been stolen.
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OMG, the Silver Streak is Sold!
2006 SMB EB45ish.
5.4L, QuadVan 4x4
Ready to Rumble!
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02-26-2017, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Francisco/Nevada City
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Originally Posted by Glider
Interesting bit of news about Ravelco--they will sell direct to the customer for a self-install for $300. That's pretty cheap insurance for a rig that worth tens of thousands. Especially if their claim that with 5 million sold over 40 years, no Ravelco-equipped vehicle has ever been stolen.
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Pay the extra $200 and have them install. The guy that did my van was here for hours and he knew what he was doing!
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02-26-2017, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Pacific NW
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Originally Posted by rallypanam
Pay the extra $200 and have them install. The guy that did my van was here for hours and he knew what he was doing!
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Sadly, there are no dealers in either Washington or Oregon, so those of us in the Pacific North-Wet are on our own.
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OMG, the Silver Streak is Sold!
2006 SMB EB45ish.
5.4L, QuadVan 4x4
Ready to Rumble!
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02-26-2017, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Longwood, FL
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Take a road trip down this way. You can check out all our awesome roads, bridges, and dams along the way!
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Old van: 1997 E250 EB30 (Stolen)
New van: 2003 E250 EB10
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