hi just brought a new car with no towbar fitted but reversing sensors, do i need a detachable tow bar so not interfear with the sensors or will a fixed one miss them. thanks all
407 sw with reversing sensors
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I have the sister to your 407, and my Citroen C5 has the same sensors. I fitted a fixed towball to mine and yes, it does interfere with the sensors. A detachable ball wouldn't, but I just keep them switched off.
Do you know if its the same with all reversing sensors? looking at a car the other day which hsad them,was just going to get towbar swapped over if we get it.
I have heard a lot of complaints from fixed towballs and sensors. Either fit a detachable ball or turnoff the sensors, basically
My X-trail has reversing sensors and a fixed towball and I don't get any trouble solo but when the van is hitched and I put it in reverse I get a constant beep which is to be expected.
Mike
Mike
My Mk 3 Mondeo has reversing sensors. The fixed tow bar does not interfere. I would disconnect the sensors before I would risk a detachable tow bar. I have always thought that they are a recipe for disaster.
Same as a few of the other responses - VW Touareg with fixed tow bar does not interfere with the rear sensors and like William, I also prefer the added security of a fixed bar over a detachable.
Peugeot should be able to answer your query re the 407 if you are looking at a dealer fitted option, or even consider taking your car to them or an independent tow bar fitter and positioning a fixed bar in place (with sticky tape or chocks or something) to see if it interferes before you buy.
If you do think of a way to try this method, make sure it has the towball cover on when testing it.
Peugeot should be able to answer your query re the 407 if you are looking at a dealer fitted option, or even consider taking your car to them or an independent tow bar fitter and positioning a fixed bar in place (with sticky tape or chocks or something) to see if it interferes before you buy.
If you do think of a way to try this method, make sure it has the towball cover on when testing it.
Just go a new towcar (MB220) with rear sensors. Had a fixed towbar (Thule) fitted and it came with electonics pack which seemed to "tell" the Parktronic that a caravan was plugged in, so no problems once connected. Backing up to the ball, the system showed 4 yellows and a red before I actually hit the ball, so with a bit of practice (and a big pad to protect the back of the car) looks like a good system. This car has dashboard switch to disable parking sensors, so if the towbar stuff had not worked could always switch it off while towing. After all with a van hitched you are very unlikely to back into anything else !
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