Mods on my tow pig

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by smokeonthewater

Thanks D..... HMMMM How do those sensors work? Do they need a screen? I assume the system is powered by the backup light circuit and comes on automatically when you shift into reverse.

They pretty much work like the factory ones. As you back up they sound a buzzer or chime tone to let you know that something is behind you, and at the same time an led lights up on a little gizmo on your dash. The closer you get to what you're backing up to, the more led's light up and the more chimes sound.

The cheaper kits come with 4 sensors for your rear bumper, the more expensive kits come with 8 sensors, for your front bumper, side fenders and rear bumper.

I just got the 4 sensor rear bumper one for the Land Rover. I think it cost me in the neighborhood of $20 including shipping. Works well, and is especially handy in a tight parking space. I can usually back to within a foot of another car without worrying about touching them.

You can also buy kits that have a small camera mounted on your rear license plate bracket, that sends a pic to a small screen that you mount on your dash or wherever you want, but they cost a tad more, usually in the neighborhood of $60 or thereabouts.

Follow this link to see the proximity sensors: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40