Reversing sensors

[Agzy]

Looking at prices of having reversing camera fitted and way too expensive at present but a mate has suggested reversing sensor as cheaper and better option for 6m motorhome. Any thoughts?

 

[Rapidoman 2011]

Just fitted complete system for friend including good camera and monitor. The whole lot was 26.95 off eBay, I fact the camera was so good l got a kit for myself.

 

[SpeedyDux]

And they will love to do that when it's pissing with rain and blowing a gale.

The OH loves rain.

Her + £30 walkie-talkies, even if she stands in the blind spot as usual. We also have Fiat's factory-fitted reversing sensors that work quite well.

 

[John Barrett]

I put reversing sensors at the front/quarters of our A Class Sprinter, connected to an illuminating switch on the dash. I have a similar £14.00 set ready to fit on the E510. Dead handy in tight squeezes!
John

 

[Two on Tour]

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[Mike800966]

If you fit reversing sensors they really need to look at nothing other than fresh air.
When I couldnt afford a camera I mounted 4 sensors on a piece of plastic trunking mounted on the underside of the bike rack, worked pretty well but you do need to be careful/economical with the cable runs as they are only just long enough and the ends are pre-fitted.
Now have a high level 2 lens camera to supplement the rear view mirror and give a good view when reversing. The sensor system was very effective but the camera is bestest! ( apart from nighttime when it blooms badly with headlamps and street lights.
Mike & Ann

 

[McLouis]

Our last van, an Adria on a fiat base, had sensors. Hated them. We had a scooter on a rack and they beeped continually every time we reversed. Reversing onto the ferry to Orkney was torture!

Oh I can imagine that, I've done that, had to reverse back down the length of 2 artics on either side.
I had the sensors with the distance display. I favour camera abs sensors, the biggest part of the cost is running the wires that bit really is not difficult.

 

[dr1uk]

We have factory fitted reverse sensors on our 6.36m motorhome (no reverse camera). They are very good. I can park in tight spaces, reverse with confidence and manoeuvre easily. No need for a reverse camera in our case. I would opt for one on a coach built motorhome around 7m and above.

 

[Simon says...]

Fitted a set of sensors, £16 off eBay, easy job for anyone with some diy skills! Wired in to the reversing light feed and the sensors fitted low down on the rear plastic trim ( can’t call it a bumper! ) The sounder is in the rear bathroom, in the under sink cupboard, and is easily heard from the drivers seat with the doors shut ( 7.5m MH ) Combined with rear view camera and using wing mirrors there are not many situations that you can’t reverse with confidence and accuracy. Nothing more likely to cause domestic grief than the OH going to watch you back then standing where you can’t see or hear her!