Thread: Rear Wheel Carrier and Parking Sensors

I had this same problem, but in the end I rotated the sensers and the 2 that were picking up the carrier I managed to get them to remain silent.

Its a trial and error thing, but it did eventually work for me. I did also post this question and someone posted that you can fittape over the edges of the sensers that area closest to the carrier..

I don't have a kaymar carrier, but have the same set-up you described, Long range tank, mitch hitch and rear carrier.

Hope this helps,

Cheers Ean

Hi Bob,

You should be able to find the posts by searching. The subject has been covered numerous times. I cannot vouch for what others have done, but I don't believe you can retain the same effectiveness on the rear parking sensors, with the double whammy of a Mitch hitch, and a rear wheel carrier.

I have a Mitch hitch, and a single wheel carrier ( SWC ) . I found that even the Mitch hitch could interfere with the two innermost sensors. Once the rear wheel carrier was fitted, it was nigh on impossible to leave these sensors active. I found self adhesive rubber furniture tabs ( Bunnings have them ) effective in blanking them off. I did try a half moon, 3/4 moon etc. on the sticker, with limited success. Eventually I blanked off the two centre sensors. There are no more issues, but there is certainly less coverage and warning.

If you have any success, please let everyone know.

I don't have a Mitch Hith, but I do have a single wheel carrier and long range tank - my reversing sensors work perfectly.

Thanks Admiral & Ian,

After a lot of fiddling, and turning the two centre sensors so the sensor is about 45 degrees it seems to have fixed things ATM. It does seem very sensitive though. Currently working OK with one wheel up on the carrier. When I receive the 6 GOE 18" wheels I will be able to check both sides.

The workshop guys couldn't get much comfort from the Kaymar or Mitch Hitch people which is a bit sad as they are both good products. Instructions provided were also a bit lacking.

As soon as I have the last of the extras sorted I will post a couple of pics.

Thanks for your input.

Cheers
Bob

Hi Bob,

Just completed my Kaymar bar and Mitch Hitch, I have the same sensor issue, and will try to work through it in the next couple of weeks and compare notes.

It took me 54 minutes to fit the Mitch Hitch and torque up as needed, both carrier arms just miss all edges etc. You now have to be extra careful not to take skin away from the knuckles, especially after a few reds when out camping.

Have the right carrier and spare fitted with home brew Codan mount, works an absolute treat.

Quote"The workshop guys couldn't get much comfort from the Kaymar or Mitch Hitch people which is a bit sad as they are both good products. Instructions provided were also a bit lacking." Very true.

Regards


Gerald

VK3GJM

Hi Gerald,

Good luck with your adjustments.

Please check you have the correct wheel mounts as the original ones supplied were incorrect and ones that raised the wheel slightly higher were subsequently supplied. This took some time as the parts had to be manufactured and galvanised.

(The 'wheel mount' is that part of the carrier that the wheel is bolted to.)

Cheers
Bob

Hi Bob,

Wow, how do you check for the proper height wheel mount?

It all fits well, but the sensors appear to be everyone's Achilles.

Regards

Gerald

Hi Bob,

Could you provide a measurement of your new carrier arm. The simplest measurement is from the top of the checker plate to the centre hole where you can fit the lock. My carrier arm is 410mm.

Regards

Gerald