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  • #1

    Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

    hi all,

    i thought that i have read somewhere that if you have a genuine towbar and wiring installed, when a trailer is connected, it automatically deactivates the parking sensors.

    i can't find the post again, can anyone confirm if this is how it is meant to work?

    dan

    Edit - fixed spelling.
    Dan - Prado 150 GXL - now for sale
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  • #2
    Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

    Originally posted by Silvo
    hi all,

    i thought that i have read somewhere that if you have a genuine towbar and wiring installed, when a trailer is connected, it automatically deactives the parking sensors.

    i can't find the post again, can anyone confirm if this is how it is meant to work?

    dan
    I can confirm it does this, how I cannot comment on though sorry.
    My Rig: 150 GXL D4D, Tough Dog adjustable suspension with 60mm lift, Polyair bags, ARB Winch Bar, Warn Winch with Dynamica Rope, Outback Ideas recovery points, GME UHF, HID Low/High Beam, Lightforce Genesis HID Spots, Dual Battery Setup with rear power outlets, ARB air compressor in engine bay, ~30L Watertank mounted behind fueltank.

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    • #3
      Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

      Originally posted by Ryzz
      I can confirm it does this, how I cannot comment on though sorry.
      Sorry Ryzz - it does deactivate the parking sensors?
      Dan - Prado 150 GXL - now for sale

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      • #4
        Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

        Ours does not diengage when reversing with a caravan on.
        Cheers
        Life Is Not A Rehearsal
        Silver GXL Redarc Twin Batteries Ironman Protector Bull Bar Toyota Tow Bar Rear 12v Outlet Prodigy Controller 12v Anderson Plug Roof Cross Rails Window Tinting Oricom CB

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        • #5
          Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

          Normally there is a switch on the flap of the 7 pin plug (so when plug is inserted) it disengages the parking sensors. On my last car (not a Toyo) they forgot to hook this up properly also, so drives you crazy when something is hooked up and you reverse!
          [color=#0000BF][b]Anthony[/b][/color] 2014 Graphite GXL TD Auto: BFG AT's, Oztrail Awning, Scangauge II, Red Arc SBI12, Tekonsha P3, GME TX3100, Engel 40L, iPad Mini on Ram Mount running Hema and TomTom maps, GPSMAP64 on Ram mount. Camper: 1996 Jayco Flight Outback.

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          • #6
            Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

            Originally posted by Silvo
            Originally posted by Ryzz
            I can confirm it does this, how I cannot comment on though sorry.
            Sorry Ryzz - it does deactivate the parking sensors?
            Sorry mate I didnt see the reply. My factory kit DOES deactivate the parking sensor when a trailer plug is in use.
            My Rig: 150 GXL D4D, Tough Dog adjustable suspension with 60mm lift, Polyair bags, ARB Winch Bar, Warn Winch with Dynamica Rope, Outback Ideas recovery points, GME UHF, HID Low/High Beam, Lightforce Genesis HID Spots, Dual Battery Setup with rear power outlets, ARB air compressor in engine bay, ~30L Watertank mounted behind fueltank.

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            • #7
              Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

              thanks, i'll chase them about it at the 10k service

              dan
              Dan - Prado 150 GXL - now for sale

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              • #8
                Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                I towed our little box trailer on the weekend and the sensors didn't automatically deactivate. Don't know if they are supposed to on the GXL.

                There is a button on the dash to turn them on and off though so not sure if there's a need for them to be automatically deactivated. I actually found it good to have them on when maneuvering into a tight spot as the side sensors let me know how far I could go before jack knifing.

                Cheers, Sam.
                150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]

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                • #9
                  Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                  My reversing alarm stays activitated with the trailer connected and drives me nuts !
                  Cheers
                  Ross

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                  • #10
                    Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                    Originally posted by vk2ss55
                    My reversing alarm stays activitated with the trailer connected and drives me nuts !
                    Cheers
                    Ross
                    Just press the button on the dash to turn it off
                    150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]

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                    • #11
                      Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                      Originally posted by hookedon4wding
                      Originally posted by vk2ss55
                      My reversing alarm stays activitated with the trailer connected and drives me nuts !
                      Cheers
                      Ross
                      Just press the button on the dash to turn it off

                      seems too hard.!
                      Dan - Prado 150 GXL - now for sale

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                      • #12
                        Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                        While it is only a push of a button to turn off the sensors, my Genuine Tow Kit doesn't turn of the parking sensors when a trailer is connected.

                        If it is designed to work that way, and it doesn't, then it should be fixed.

                        Has anyone had any joy getting Toyota to fix it ? If so I will try to get it fixed at the next service.

                        Cheers
                        [b]Damien and Wendy[/b] ( and it's mine not her's unless you ask SWMBO )
                        11/09 V6 GXL, Bridgestone D694LT's, LED interior lights, Oztrail Deluxe Awning, HID Driving Lights, Toyota Bullbar, Roof Racks, Tow Bar and Seat Covers,
                        (Aux battery, rear power points and roof basket/cage are on the drawing board)
                        Rig Build Up - [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?21070-Damien-and-Wendy-s-150-V6[/url]

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                        • #13
                          Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                          Mine definitely deactivates when towing my caravan (with a brake controller), and also deactivates when towing my caged trailer. I suspect it 'derives' some intelligence from the trailer connection to determine that a trailer is connected.

                          Anyway, it does work, or should, and I have noticed that if I disconnect the trailer electical connection it then alarms all the time. My advice....carefully check your towbar electrical connections.

                          Rgds, Rob

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                          • #14
                            Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                            I towed a (box) trailer for the first time today. I have the genuine Toyota towbar and 7-pin plug. The rear sensors detect the A-frame of the trailer and a warning beep sounds continuously whilst in reverse gear, unless I turn them off with the option on the steering wheel (Kakadu). There is nothing intelligent about the setup; it just goes nuts detecting the trailer.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Reversing and the Genuine Tow kit

                              I have a brand new prado GXL with a genuine tow bar and when I hooked up my brothers ski boat yesterday it DID NOT deactivate the sensors.

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