Tourer Tow Bar

Bazman · 13th February 2008, 18:27

I am shortly going to have a tow bar fitted to my 2001 tourer. Does anybody know if a fixed tow bar will interfere with the reversing sensors when I am not towing. If so I will need a removable tow bar , but these seem quite expensive!
Thanks Barry.

Greeners · 13th February 2008, 18:29

It's not the tow bar, it's the wiring that's inportant. MGR do a plug and play kit that takes the sensors into account.

Bazman · 13th February 2008, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

It's not the tow bar, it's the wiring that's inportant. MGR do a plug and play kit that takes the sensors into account.

Thanks David , but its when I am not towing that concerns me
Barry.

Greeners · 13th February 2008, 18:41

ISTR, that when you plug the tail board in it disables the sensors.....I'm sure someone with one will confirm this for you...

moonstoneboy · 13th February 2008, 18:50

Barry, I installed a detachable with the Rover electrics kit - perhaps a little expensive for the kit but far the best option.

Have tried it with the ball in situ and it does not seem to trigger the sensors.

Allegedly, the towing electrics adjust the sensing circuit to trigger their reaction by allowing an additional 4 inches behind to allow for the ball.

Sensors work until you plug in the trailer which stops the sensors.

Paul

Dragrad · 13th February 2008, 19:20

Fitted a tow bar to mine, no problems. :lol: No trouble with sensors, then again have not tried to reverse with a trailer. The indicator alarm is activated when the trailer was plugged in (that surprised me).

In general there should not be a problem if the wiring is done right

13th February 2008, 18:27	#1
Bazman Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 cdt connoisseur SE tourer Automatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Retford Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tourer Tow Bar I am shortly going to have a tow bar fitted to my 2001 tourer. Does anybody know if a fixed tow bar will interfere with the reversing sensors when I am not towing. If so I will need a removable tow bar , but these seem quite expensive! Thanks Barry. Last edited by Bazman; 13th February 2008 at 18:34..

13th February 2008, 18:29	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	It's not the tow bar, it's the wiring that's inportant. MGR do a plug and play kit that takes the sensors into account. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

13th February 2008, 18:41	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	ISTR, that when you plug the tail board in it disables the sensors.....I'm sure someone with one will confirm this for you... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

13th February 2008, 19:20	#6
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Fitted a tow bar to mine, no problems. :lol: No trouble with sensors, then again have not tried to reverse with a trailer. The indicator alarm is activated when the trailer was plugged in (that surprised me). In general there should not be a problem if the wiring is done right __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

13th February 2008, 18:50	#5
moonstoneboy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDT Tourer - naturally in Moonstone Green Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey - near Gatwick Airport Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Barry, I installed a detachable with the Rover electrics kit - perhaps a little expensive for the kit but far the best option. Have tried it with the ball in situ and it does not seem to trigger the sensors. Allegedly, the towing electrics adjust the sensing circuit to trigger their reaction by allowing an additional 4 inches behind to allow for the ball. Sensors work until you plug in the trailer which stops the sensors. Paul