Do Towbars Affect Parking Sensors?

With a lot of new car models now being fitted with parking sensors as standard, at PF jones we often get asked whether having a towbar fitted will affect parking sensors. Many cars now have sensors at the rear of the vehicle and reversing cameras to assist with parking the vehicle. Sensors can be very sensitive, which they are designed to be, to prevent drivers from damaging their vehicle.

For people that regularly tow trailers and caravans, a towbar is essential. However, when you have a towbar fitted, there is a good chance that the towball can activate the sensors. This is why it is important to have your towbar fitted by an experienced, professional towbar fitter. All vehicles are different and not all parking sensors are affected by a towbar, but a large number of vehicles do have this problem.

In some vehicles, the vehicle is able to automatically deactivate the sensors when a trailer is attached to the vehicle. Your towbar fitter should know what the best towbar solution is, based on your make and model of vehicle. Detachable tow bars are one of the most popular solutions to using a towbar on a vehicle with parking sensors.

With a detachable towbar, you can remove it when you are not towing, so you won’t have the annoying sound of parking sensors every time you reverse, and you won’t need to disable your rear parking sensors.

At PF Jones, we are the UK’s experts in towbar fitting and we have 1000s of different towbars in stock, so that we are able to supply and fit your vehicle with the right towbar option for your exact make and model. Our experienced fitters will be able to quickly find the best towbar and show you how to easily detach the removable tongue so that your parking sensors are not affected.

Where can I get my towbar fitted?

We have a network of towbar fitting locations across the UK, with centres available for you to visit. When you use PF Jones for your towbar fitting, you benefit from all work being guaranteed, as well as having peace of mind that your towbar has been fitted safely and securely.

Our friendly fitting experts will also spend time to show you everything you need to know about using your towbar, from maximum loads to what accessories you require (e.g. mirrors, registration plates etc.)  All you need to do is get your quote and we can get you booked in for your fitting.

Get your towbar quote today.