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  • parking sensor issues with new tow-bar

    Hi

    I've just had a Hayman Reece kit fitted to my Golf AllTrack, and unfortunately the tow-ball (with nothing attached, eg trailer) is picked up by the sensors when reverse is engaged. Covering it with a sock didn't fool it.

    Any other suggestions, other than removing the hitch? Ideally I'd like to leave the hitch attached so that I can quickly put on/off my bike rack.

    I wonder if the genuine tow-bar system would also see the ball as an obstacle?

    Thanks

    PS I can see that a similar issue was asked in the CC forum, so I've posted there too

  • #2
    Originally posted by mjacko69 View Post
    Hi

    I've just had a Hayman Reece kit fitted to my Golf AllTrack, and unfortunately the tow-ball (with nothing attached, eg trailer) is picked up by the sensors when reverse is engaged. Covering it with a sock didn't fool it.

    Any other suggestions, other than removing the hitch? Ideally I'd like to leave the hitch attached so that I can quickly put on/off my bike rack.

    I wonder if the genuine tow-bar system would also see the ball as an obstacle?

    Thanks

    PS I can see that a similar issue was asked in the CC forum, so I've posted there too

    Just a quick update:
    It seems it's not the tow-ball itself being picked up by the parking sensor, rather the bike-rack adaptor which sits under the ball. It's a flat bit of aluminium (1 cm high) that prevents the rack from rotating.
    Anyway, if I cover (with a bit of material, ie an old sock draped over it) the adaptor then the sensor is all quiet - even when the tow-ball is still exposed.

    Weird...now I'd like to find a permanent solution. Any ideas?

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    • #3
      You might try a few coats of matt paint.

      Or wrap some non-reflective plastic around it.

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      • #4
        I might try something like thick stick on foam/rubber strip to hopefully absorb the energy from the sensors...when i get back from holidays.
        Thanks for the suggestions so far.

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