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05-21-2018, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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Originally Posted by GAR
Ravelco installed. Thanks guys! Feel better already!
Note: Military/ veteran, LEO, AAA, all get a discount. Came to my work, was done in less then two hours. Very professional install.
Gar
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ballpark - what is the cost to get a Ravelco installed? (I know it can / will vary)
thanks
john
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05-21-2018, 10:17 AM
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#82
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 135
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John,
installed April while passing through Orange Co. $500 after discount.
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2011 e250 5.4 eb42 e-ph agile offroad 4x4
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05-21-2018, 12:08 PM
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#83
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 234
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Just sent in payment on a Ravelco today. No distributors near Cleveland, Ohio, so they're shipping me the unit with instructions on install.
Wondering if anybody has installed this themselves, and, if so, how easy were the instructions to follow?
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05-22-2018, 12:27 AM
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#84
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LosAngeles
ballpark - what is the cost to get a Ravelco installed? (I know it can / will vary)
thanks
john
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I think I paid $475-ish with discount.
As to a self install, if you can use a soldering iron, heat shrink tube, and have a basic understanding of how to solder wires, you should be Ok. Personally, I’d have it professionally installed. Make an appointment with an installer, and turn it into a mini vancation and drive there/ camp.
Gar
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05-22-2018, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 530
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Does the Ravelco work on vans with solar? Are all batteries cut off so solar charging while parked won't happen? I have a button I can push to start the van via the house battery. Will this be an issue? Thinking about these units for the van as well as the Jeep. I need to contact my insurance to see if they'll give me a discount if I install one.
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05-22-2018, 07:01 PM
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#86
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern New Mexico
Posts: 10,177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rltilley
Does the Ravelco work on vans with solar? Are all batteries cut off so solar charging while parked won't happen? I have a button I can push to start the van via the house battery. Will this be an issue? Thinking about these units for the van as well as the Jeep. I need to contact my insurance to see if they'll give me a discount if I install one.
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Ravelco just interferes with the starting / ignition circuit, none of the RV systems will be affected, but you will not be able to start via the house battery unless the Ravelco "key" is inserted.
Herb
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05-22-2018, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BroncoHauler
Ravelco just interferes with the starting / ignition circuit, none of the RV systems will be affected, but you will not be able to start via the house battery unless the Ravelco "key" is inserted.
Herb
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That would be perfect for me. Thanks!
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2013 E-350 6.8L V10 4x4 RB50, penthouse top, Aluminess bumpers
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05-22-2018, 07:53 PM
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#88
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 208
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...and I might add that having it installed knocked off $101 from my annual insurance premium with Safeco. Your mileage may vary.
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05-22-2018, 08:04 PM
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#89
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Longwood, FL
Posts: 1,560
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If you're with State Farm, don't expect any insurance discount.
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Old van: 1997 E250 EB30 (Stolen)
New van: 2003 E250 EB10
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05-23-2018, 11:25 AM
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#90
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: King County, WA
Posts: 132
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Ravelco sounds like a great system, however, the party that purchased my SMB had a CompuStar System installed. You might want to check out their products at the below link:
https://www.compustar.com/blog/how-s...-your-vehicle/
Good luck to you on whatever you decide to do.
James
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