Hi just wondering if there are any early warning devices available that can be fitted to the LHS topsides of a caravan?, my brother in law recently clipped a tree branch whilst pulling into the kerb and damaged the awning roller. Can happen to anyone I guess?
GaryKelly said
04:06 AM Jun 19, 2013
One GN recently clipped a service station awning. His advice is to be more careful and use your peepers.
Poppy sore eye said
04:32 AM Jun 19, 2013
That is such a great question, if there isn't something there should be.
i look forward to the experts helping
2weis said
05:19 AM Jun 19, 2013
i cant see why the reversing sensors cant be fitted as long as you can get wiring to the spot you want to maybe auto barn or spercheap can answer brian
Mark said
07:12 AM Jun 19, 2013
Hi Road Runner
As 2Weis say's............... buy a set of reverse parking sensors off the shelf at a motor centre and install them.
Depending on the caravan construction, the hardest part will be the manner in which the wiring is run through to the front of the caravan, from the caravan to the tug is easy, just use another multi-pin connector. But how you would hide the wires on the van, well, can;t say without seeing the set-up.
Don;t go for radio frequency type systems, like reversing camera's, they are affected by too many outside influences.
Hope this helps.
Mark
Onedodger said
10:42 PM Jun 19, 2013
I know of many people that have this problem.
My fix as I have caravan mirrors is when I am in doubt rear clearances is to adjust the Patrols electric mirrors to see the van top or van bottom where applicable however one must have some for thought and prepare.
ROAD RUNNER said
02:53 AM Jun 20, 2013
Thanks Brian, reversing sensors also crossed my mind and I suppose you could hot wire them so they stay active either going forward or reversing. another brain snap was to perhaps fit a thin wire or probe about a foot long that activates a micro switch and connected to a screamer inside the vehicle. Well all food for thought and may experiment further. Regards RR
ROAD RUNNER said
02:56 AM Jun 20, 2013
Yes agree Gary and one is usually more cautious than before, regards Eddy
Hi just wondering if there are any early warning devices available that can be fitted to the LHS topsides of a caravan?, my brother in law recently clipped a tree branch whilst pulling into the kerb and damaged the awning roller. Can happen to anyone I guess?
That is such a great question, if there isn't something there should be.
i look forward to the experts helping
maybe auto barn or spercheap can answer
brian
Hi Road Runner
As 2Weis say's............... buy a set of reverse parking sensors off the shelf at a motor centre and install them.
Depending on the caravan construction, the hardest part will be the manner in which the wiring is run through to the front of the caravan, from the caravan to the tug is easy, just use another multi-pin connector. But how you would hide the wires on the van, well, can;t say without seeing the set-up.
Don;t go for radio frequency type systems, like reversing camera's, they are affected by too many outside influences.
Hope this helps.
Mark
I know of many people that have this problem.
My fix as I have caravan mirrors is when I am in doubt rear clearances is to adjust the Patrols electric mirrors to see the van top or van bottom where applicable however one must have some for thought and prepare.
Thanks Brian, reversing sensors also crossed my mind and I suppose you could hot wire them so they stay active either going forward or reversing. another brain snap was to perhaps fit a thin wire or probe about a foot long that activates a micro switch and connected to a screamer inside the vehicle. Well all food for thought and may experiment further. Regards RR
Yes agree Gary and one is usually more cautious than before, regards Eddy