Will the Hopkins Backup Alarm Go Off When Backing up Trailer

Question:

How do you silence the HM60100VA when you install it on a pick up truck and then decide tow a boat or trailer? When you begin to back up the alarm is already alarming because your towing something.

asked by: Roman K

Expert Reply:

The Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount, # HM60100VA, is designed to be wired in with the reverse light circuits so it will only be operating when in reverse and not while towing or parked.

If you are still concerned about that annoying alarm, what you can do is to mount the actual alarm in an easily accessible location. The wire lead on it is not very long and has a connector on the end that connects to a longer strip of wiring that goes back to the sensor. If this connection point between the alarm and the longer harness is within easy reach, you could temporarily disconnect the alarm when you wanted.

Or install a switch like the part # D16740 on the circuit of the alarm so that you could easily disconnect it.

expert reply by: Jameson C