Backup Aids for Avalanche

ScottS · November 17, 2001

The issue of backup aids has been tossed about here and there, and I am interested in equipping the Av with a system, the small rear window and high rear deck make for less than optimal vision in the mirrors while backing. (And yes, I know how to back up, I back ambulances into hospital bays, and the only thing you tend to see in the mirror is your partners backside.)

Anyway, anyone have experience or comments on any of the various units available? I am looking at one from Guardian, and PORON makes another.

Comments??

Scott

gandolphxx · November 17, 2001

I also have the same concern - still looking - you might want to checkout:

https://www.donnelly.com/products/exteriorv...s/reversaid.asp - a video system

http://www.rostra.com/rostra-obstacle.htm - a microwave system

The PORON system seems very full featured.

alchymie · November 18, 2001

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

PARKING GUIDE SYSTEM

SafeREVERSE Sonar

SONDAR

Ultrasonic Parking Wizard

Back Radar

Ultrasonic Park Assist

Traffic Environment Sensing Radar

Parking Radar

"Good old" parking sonar

Parking Assistance System

Parking Radar Kit

Reversing aids / Parking aids

Auto reversing detectors

Bosch Park Pilot

DocToss · December 12, 2001

After doing much research I just bought the Poron talking system. It just came in the mail today. I also just bought the steering wheel audio controls. Looks like I am going to be busy .Tom, Pewter Z66

silverado man · December 12, 2001

cool

WS6Y2K · December 12, 2001

OK how much are these parking guides you guys are talking about. I already ran into my first pole while backing up. It was only 3' tall and I did not see it till I hit it.

ScottS · December 12, 2001

Hey WS6Y2K

Sorry to hear about the bump, the rear vis. in the Av is one of it's few drawbacks. The unit I am looking at, the Guardian Alert, is about $350 us. There are a variety of units available, with different technologies. Some are affected by weather, snow, dirt, some are not. Pays to really researche the bejeepers out of it.

Hope this helps

Scott

gandolphxx · December 12, 2001

I went with the Rostra microwave system - dont know how I got around with out it - found a local dealer - $363 installed - glad that I did it that way - 3 hours - but it is very smooth. Small three light led strip right on the dash - beeper in front. The two microwave units and the small computer tucked up behind [hidden] the plastic back bumper - no worries about damage. I also installed the AutoZone beeper lights to warn folks that I am backing up.

http://www.rostra.com/rostra-obstacle.htm

jpendlum · December 12, 2001

I'm working on a kit right now that is tied into the factory switch.

It has 4 sensors in the rear bumper. I'll have more info later, picking everything up this weekend to build the kit.

Jason

WS6Y2K · December 12, 2001

jpendlum,

Is this out of a caddy? Keep us posted on the kit. Where exactly whould this go in the dash?

chevy4x4trucks · December 12, 2001

Looks like it the button goes in the 4 pod housing on the dash and I'm guessing that it beeps when you get close to hitting something.

Jason: Any chance this would work on silverado's as well?

jpendlum · December 13, 2001

Yes, it mounts in the area next to the radio (Where the airbag cutoff switch is located on the trucks).

It's an audible system that beeps when you get in so many feet of an object. It increases the beeping speed when you get close and changes to a constant tone when you're within a foot of an object.

I'll keep everyone updated. I should have it ready sometime in January.

DocToss · December 14, 2001

I just bought the poron talking system, but seeing that Jason is working on a system, I may wait for his. I was wanting a cutoff switch like he showed. I may instal the other one on my kids car.