<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by shipbldr:
Hmmm interesting.
First time I heard of this problem, and come to think of it the four units I've done there was no spare tire involved.
Still, I'd try it. You could always tape the sensor in place to test it before drilling the bumper. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
let me know if you run into any problems with the spare tire? i was working with a company that manufactured these, and sent exact measurements of the bumper, overhang of the spare, etc;, along with a massive number of digital photos. from their calculations, the spare tire would cause the sensor to detect, in the locations they would suggest. (the have sensors that are mounted in the bumper, tape on sensors and sensors that would hang down mounted to a bracket.)
i had already figured out where to mount in the rear door the LED array that could be seen in the rearview mirror while backing up.
however, this is one sensor manufacturer, and other sensors might work differently. i am still interested in sensors. any information will be greatly appreciated.
as for cameras, i should be my neighbor to jump on the board and tell his history with a camera on an h2. the camera screen (at least for him) was so distracting, while backing up he forgot to check in front right fender, and tore up the top of a rear quarter panel on a vehicle.
(honestly, i didn't laugh too much.)