Parking Sensors & a Fixed Towbar

Paul · 27-01-2004, 10:17

This is probably a question for BIG K, I have just bought a new vRS Estate with parking sensors & want to fit my fixed towbar ( NON DETACHABLE ) from my previous car. The question is will the towbar be detected by the sensors, or will I need to buy a detachable towbar.
Thanks in advance for the help.

Ta Paul, the new vRS

estate owner

***DGW*** · 27-01-2004, 10:29

I don't know about the sensors but if I were buying a towbar - and 4 of my recent cars have had them fitted - I would opt for one with a detachable hitch. This is to help minimise the risk of the tow bar causing major chassis damage in the event of a rear end shunt.

SilveRS · 27-01-2004, 10:43

There is no way round it, you either have to fit a detachable tow bar or put up with an annoying constant beep when reversing. My old man had the same scenario with his 320d touring, he opted for the annoying beep and a fixed tow bar.

JayTee · 27-01-2004, 11:03

Paul,
I can categorically tell you that the answer is NO!

I have parking sensors and a detachable tow bar and I always takre the tow ball off immediately after use as the parking sensors don't work with it fitted - as somone else said, they just bleep continuously!!

John.

Paul · 27-01-2004, 11:06

Thanks all, I thought that was the answer.

Paul · 27-01-2004, 12:44

On the towbar subject, for those with detachable bars, which, where & how much did you pay for one.

Cheers All, Paul J

27-01-2004, 10:17	#1
Paul Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Lakes, Cumbria. Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Parking Sensors & a Fixed Towbar This is probably a question for BIG K, I have just bought a new vRS Estate with parking sensors & want to fit my fixed towbar ( NON DETACHABLE ) from my previous car. The question is will the towbar be detected by the sensors, or will I need to buy a detachable towbar. Thanks in advance for the help. Ta Paul, the new vRS estate owner

27-01-2004, 10:29	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,042 Thanks: 46 Thanked 154 Times in 115 Posts	I don't know about the sensors but if I were buying a towbar - and 4 of my recent cars have had them fitted - I would opt for one with a detachable hitch. This is to help minimise the risk of the tow bar causing major chassis damage in the event of a rear end shunt. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

27-01-2004, 11:03	#4
JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Paul, I can categorically tell you that the answer is NO! I have parking sensors and a detachable tow bar and I always takre the tow ball off immediately after use as the parking sensors don't work with it fitted - as somone else said, they just bleep continuously!! John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

27-01-2004, 12:44	#6
Paul Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Lakes, Cumbria. Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Detachable Towbar Prices Etc On the towbar subject, for those with detachable bars, which, where & how much did you pay for one. Cheers All, Paul J

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27-01-2004, 10:43	#3
SilveRS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Manchester Posts: 633 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is no way round it, you either have to fit a detachable tow bar or put up with an annoying constant beep when reversing. My old man had the same scenario with his 320d touring, he opted for the annoying beep and a fixed tow bar.

27-01-2004, 11:06	#5
Paul Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Lakes, Cumbria. Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all, I thought that was the answer.