Reverse Alert Warning brake and Alarm

coolmom42 wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

coolmom42 wrote:
Reverse beepers are common on commercial vehicles in the US. They come on any time the vehicle is shifted to reverse gear.

The problem I see with them is that a young child isn't going to interpret the beeping with a vehicle about to back up over them. They are useful in industrial situations where adults know what to do when they hear it.

For a while some vehicles had a "proximity warning" if the vehicle was about to back into something. I think those have mostly been replaced by rear-view cameras on new vehicles. The rear-view cameras are common standard or optional equipment on most trucks, mini-vans, and full-size van. There are lots of after-market systems available that can be installed on older vehicles, too.

I have to say the reverse beepers would be incredibly annoying in a campground.

Same thing here for Commercial Vehicles, but in the vehicle the system realises a child is present and AUTOMATICALLY applies the Brakes

I'm not aware of any vehicle system in the US that does that.

What if you need to back up close to a loading dock or other obstacle (like in a tight campsight) and the automatic braking comes on? Seems like that could create problems too.

A braking system designed to reduce the risks associated with reversing trailers and caravans will soon be released. This trailer system utilises the same principles - sensors detect an object - and the brake is applied automatically.

The trailer system is activated when the trailer/caravan is connected to the vehicle. In this instance sensors are installed on the rear of the trailer/caravan and can be positioned anywhere - top and bottom.

This system will give the driver peace of mind when reversing in environments with limited room; such as caravan parks.

Footage of the trailer system in action will be uploaded soon.