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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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I tried 3 different ones (first was returned) - the third one was Waeco (decent make and not cheap). They should be simple but none of them ever worked properly - kept randomly beeping when it was cold/hot/rainy and when the Waeco finally just beeeeeeeped I ripped the whole lot out. The sensors were mounted into the NAS bumper - firstly into the tube and secondly into the 2 plastic stoppers.
Since the bumper/spare wheel arrangement isn't ideal, I never really got a clear idea of distance. The whole thing just drove me mental...but hey, don't let me dissuade you 
I think the less expensive aftermarket systems aren't that good - there's probably a reason why this option, done properly, on a new car can get towards 4 figures... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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12th Feb 2013 11:15pm |
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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935  
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Hi Bigwheels. I've had the same Reversing sensor system forthe past 2 1/2 years. works well, easily fitted but not cheap. Although having said that I found mine on eBay for £25.
This is the company. They are made for commercial vehicles. http://www.brigade-electronics.com/product...r-system-2 Further info on fitting etc: and pictures are here in this post about my 90 XS http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic5418.h...rsing[url] LANDYWATCH 
Neighbourhood Watch for Land Rover Owners http://www.landywatch.co.uk/smf2/index.php |
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13th Feb 2013 10:33am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Lucky sod
 Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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13th Feb 2013 3:09pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 
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ive had reverse sensors on many vehicles, but the best are those camera systems where you can actually see whats going on.
id look into a reverse camera system. it wont be anymore expensive and will likely be easier to fit. |
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13th Feb 2013 3:24pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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I've been so p*ssed off with the beeper-failures I'd not really thought of that for a while
More precise + it can't really go wrong, can it? Someone on here fitted one where the rear washer jet is (never use mine). I feel another project coming on...  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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13th Feb 2013 3:39pm |
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| MaxRPM Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: South Staffs Posts: 1114 
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Fitted a wireless camera kit from Maplins to my Defender, about £70-ish and works day and night. Gets rid of that dreaded blind spot and gives peace of mind in supermarket carparks that you are not about to reverse over a toddler.
Fitted the camera just over the rear door. It's a wide enough angle lens to give vision from straight out rearwards, out to the sides and down to the ground. |
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13th Feb 2013 5:26pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2035 
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What model was that?
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13th Feb 2013 5:46pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Piccy please?  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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13th Feb 2013 8:00pm |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630 
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Maplins wired reverse camera. Fitted using the rear body mounting bolts.
Click image to enlarge Viewed via this: Click image to enlarge It was a cheap E-bay special, I got the original from a mate who had his car written off (Celica GT4S) and gave it to me. It was brilliant, so I got another for this Land Rover. Not expensive but very effective for the price. |
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13th Feb 2013 9:31pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109 
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I could do with one backed into a bush the other day
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13th Feb 2013 9:46pm |
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