parking sensor issues with new tow-bar

[mjacko69]

Hi

I've just had a Hayman Reece kit fitted to my Golf AllTrack, and unfortunately the tow-ball (with nothing attached, eg trailer) is picked up by the sensors when reverse is engaged. Covering it with a sock didn't fool it.

Any other suggestions, other than removing the hitch? Ideally I'd like to leave the hitch attached so that I can quickly put on/off my bike rack.

I wonder if the genuine tow-bar system would also see the ball as an obstacle?

Thanks

PS I can see that a similar issue was asked in the CC forum, so I've posted there too

[mjacko69]

Hi

I've just had a Hayman Reece kit fitted to my Golf AllTrack, and unfortunately the tow-ball (with nothing attached, eg trailer) is picked up by the sensors when reverse is engaged. Covering it with a sock didn't fool it.

Any other suggestions, other than removing the hitch? Ideally I'd like to leave the hitch attached so that I can quickly put on/off my bike rack.

I wonder if the genuine tow-bar system would also see the ball as an obstacle?

Thanks

PS I can see that a similar issue was asked in the CC forum, so I've posted there too

Just a quick update:
It seems it's not the tow-ball itself being picked up by the parking sensor, rather the bike-rack adaptor which sits under the ball. It's a flat bit of aluminium (1 cm high) that prevents the rack from rotating.
Anyway, if I cover (with a bit of material, ie an old sock draped over it) the adaptor then the sensor is all quiet - even when the tow-ball is still exposed.

Weird...now I'd like to find a permanent solution. Any ideas?

[Idle]

You might try a few coats of matt paint.

Or wrap some non-reflective plastic around it.

[mjacko69]

I might try something like thick stick on foam/rubber strip to hopefully absorb the energy from the sensors...when i get back from holidays.
Thanks for the suggestions so far.