F450 Stolen and Stripped / Vs RAM, GM Wrecker Steal

[lorend]

A simple bolt cutter to cut through the steering wheel makes short work of The Club.

We bought a Club for our Hyundai that has two hooks on each end. The fit around the main steering wheel brace and eliminates the possibility of cutting the wheel to remove it. I was thinking I was ok on our old truck but after reading this thread I may have to start sleeping in my truck. lol.

[2610ml]

we always back in and set the emergency brake. should make noise if trying to tow from the front.

[kb0zke]

I've seen several stories about would-be car-jackers being foiled by manual transmissions. Unfortunately, they aren't available for many trucks, probably because the manufacturers wouldn't sell many, and volume is what drives the options.

On a related note, I saw a video a couple of years ago of a "thief" "stealing" a travel trailer in less than a minute. The trailer had a lock on the hitch, and that didn't stop the "thief." He simply backed his truck up to the trailer, plugged it into the truck, used the tongue jack to get the tongue close to the ball, and used a stout chain to secure the trailer to the truck. Retract the jack and away you go. True, it isn't all that safe, but since his goal was just to get to a place where he could defeat the anti-theft device, it would probably work. Since he was plugged in the trailer lights would all work, and his method made it look like it was properly hitched.

If a thief wants you vehicle badly enough, there is nothing you can do to stop him. About all you can do is make it difficult enough that he goes elsewhere.

[Oldcow]

I've heard of Super Dutys being stolen frequently in parts of Texas. I'm starting to think of finding an anti-theft device for my F450 whenever I finally get it. I haven't looked into this one too much yet, but some people were talking about Ravelco. I suppose you could always supplement with the club device on the steering wheel or a boot on the wheels. An aftermarket alarm might not be a bad idea either.

Have you given anymore consideration to Ravelco? No one knows about them here in Atlantic Canada but I do see they have dealers in Ontario. I am curious to know how it affects warranty. I need to get something, probably start with the club.

Oldcow

[BoredWeasel]

Really, seems to me that would mean the thieves have some kind of device that generates a FOB signal?

They use an antenna and an amplifier to make your truck think you are standing directly outside it to gain entry. once they do that they can access the diag port. As noted keep your keyless start fob in an rf blocking box or envelop.

if you are that worried about it just put a cutoff switch in line with your battery hot, and turn it off when not using the truck

[BoredWeasel]

Yeah, heaven knows the thieves are watching the elections.

not exactly sure what that has to do with your truck getting stolen.

[Hoopy Frood]

not exactly sure what that has to do with your truck getting stolen.

It was a sarcastic remark referring to an earlier post. Although it does lose something when it has to be explained.

[FT4NOW]

Have you given anymore consideration to Ravelco? No one knows about them here in Atlantic Canada but I do see they have dealers in Ontario. I am curious to know how it affects warranty. I need to get something, probably start with the club.

Oldcow

Yes, I've decided to go with Ravelco. My install is scheduled next week. I'm not too worried about warranty, it involves splicing a lot of wires, but nothing that should cause issues. I thought about the club, but a battery powered sawzall can cut the steering wheel quickly enough. It seems like thieves are electronically making a new key fob and driving the truck away, the Ravelco prevents truck from starting. It's like an overkill type kill switch.

[BigSwick]

Yes, I've decided to go with Ravelco. My install is scheduled next week. I'm not too worried about warranty, it involves splicing a lot of wires, but nothing that should cause issues. I thought about the club, but a battery powered sawzall can cut the steering wheel quickly enough. It seems like thieves are electronically making a new key fob and driving the truck away, the Ravelco prevents truck from starting. It's like an overkill type kill switch.

2024 Ford vehicles have an option just for this. It alerts you as soon as somebody is attempting to open/steal your vehicle. I believe it will track it via gps also and let you know where it is. All for a monthly/yearly fee.

[FT4NOW]

2024 Ford vehicles have an option just for this. It alerts you as soon as somebody is attempting to open/steal your vehicle. I believe it will track it via gps also and let you know where it is. All for a monthly/yearly fee.

The 23s have it too unless it's something different. My phone will give me an alert if the alarm is triggered and it shows the location. I've gotten plenty of false alarms. I've been near the truck once when it happened and the truck alarm never sounded, but I received an alert. From reading other forums about people who had their truck stolen, 22s also had it and the thieves were able to quickly disable the GPS as the owners app no longer showed the truck's location.

I don't have a monthly fee, so maybe it's a trial period or the 24s have something additional ?