SonarStep Backup Sensor

Originally Posted by bobopotato

I have the sonarstep as well, and so far, it seems to be only ok at best.

- Backing up: The sensors seem to be very accurate only if you're backing up directly towards a large object (eg wall). Its not very accurate when backing up towards a curb etc.

- Wireless receiver: The receiver can be plugged into any 12V cig outlet. The problem is, all the 12V cig outlets in the H3 are full-time "hot". Being the paranoid person I am, afraid that the thing will run the battery down if I had the truck parked for days on end , I had to splice another 12V outlet into the reverse light circuit (splicing into the RAP circuit would work as well).

Good feedback. Typical of these cheapy solutions, most have issues.

[zmanH2]

I have this on my H2 for 4 months now. I highly recommend it. As one guy mentioned, it is idiot proof. At 7 feet - slow beeps - green light, at 5 feet - faster beeps - yellow light, at 3 feet - constant beep - red light. It's funny how one mentioned "curb". IMHO, the curb is the last of your worries. I have tested this with small kids (with engine off ofcourse). It was always on the money distance-wise whether directly behind or to the side. Oh and on those dark, foggy and/or rainy nights, this thing works just the same. It uses sonar waves like the military uses. And you can transfer to any vehicle (provided it has a hitch) in no time. I don't know about the H3, but I only use my H2 on weekends and this thing is plugged in full time and does not drain my battery.

Here's the thread on the H2 side:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...=sensor+backup

Product website:
http://www.sonarstep.com/

I forgot to mention it won awards from Popular Mechanics - Editor's Choice Award and SEMA Int'l Product Award.