A different type of backup camera would be nice.

January 21, 2020, 12:57 PM

One that enable us curmudgeons to see the oncoming cross traffic that’s about to clip us while we’re backing out from between monster trucks and SUVs.

January 21, 2020, 01:00 PM

ridewv

The type you describe is on many cars and trucks now.

January 21, 2020, 01:01 PM

ArtieS

Now that you mention it, mine does that! And I have rear side looking radar that warns me of crossing traffic, too.

"I vowed to myself to fight against evil more completely and more wholeheartedly than I ever did before. . . . That’s the only way to pay back part of that vast debt, to live up to and try to fulfill that tremendous obligation."

Alfred Hornik, Sunday, December 2, 1945 to his family, on his continuing duty to others for surviving WW II.

January 21, 2020, 01:24 PM

BigSwede

Yes, rear cross traffic alerts, awesome invention

January 21, 2020, 01:34 PM

az4783054

Our former 2018 Tahoe had rear camera and cross traffic warning. But parked between other oversized vehicles limited its warning capability until we had backed out a ways and committed.

January 22, 2020, 07:43 AM

Sportshooter

quote:
Originally posted by ridewv:
The type you describe is on many cars and trucks now.

You have got to be kidding me. Next, you’ll be telling me it’s the 21st century already.

January 22, 2020, 08:31 AM

pbslinger

My wife had a couple of backing up collisions, one a tetherball post on a playground, and a car following her in a parking lot. I teased her I was going to install a button by the back license plate that enabled reverse, so she'd have to look when she pressed it. I magnified the tease by how far the car would go in reverse with each press of the button: one inch.

January 23, 2020, 10:42 AM

gpbst3

quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
quote:
Originally posted by ridewv:
The type you describe is on many cars and trucks now.

You have got to be kidding me. Next, you’ll be telling me it’s the 21st century already.

My 2014 Tundra had the cross traffic alert. Its not a camera but the vehicle beeps.

January 23, 2020, 07:07 PM

mark_a

Well, you could back in like I do...

January 23, 2020, 07:46 PM

Sportshooter

quote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Well, you could back in like I do...

I don’t do much back in action, but I’m forever on the lookout for a pull through. It must be some sort of a rite of passage.

January 23, 2020, 08:44 PM

ZSMICHAEL

quote:
Well, you could back in like I do..

^^^^^^^^^^^
Yeah I could if I parked better. Always leary of some guy backing in parking spot at convenience store. Makes me think they may be in a hurry to leave for some nefarious reason. Still makes it difficult if you drive a regular sedan with two monster trucks on both sides of you.

January 23, 2020, 09:01 PM

jimmy123x

quote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Well, you could back in like I do...

I never understand this, unless you're worried about your car being repo'ed. It takes 3x longer to back into a space with cars on both sides, than it does to back out of a space. And the very last thing I'd want is some inconsiderate driver backing into the front of my vehicle, instead of the rear bumper which is taller, and better protected and less stuff to damage/repair.

January 24, 2020, 05:06 AM

Gascan

quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
quote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Well, you could back in like I do...

I never understand this, unless you're worried about your car being repo'ed. It takes 3x longer to back into a space with cars on both sides, than it does to back out of a space. And the very last thing I'd want is some inconsiderate driver backing into the front of my vehicle, instead of the rear bumper which is taller, and better protected and less stuff to damage/repair.

If it takes you 3X longer to back into a parking space, you’re doing it wrong

I’d like to point out that backing into an empty parking space between 2 “monster trucks” is infinitely safer than backing out from between 2 monster trucks into the right of way other vehicles and pedestrians. Practice makes perfect.

January 24, 2020, 05:33 AM

egregore

quote:
One that enable us curmudgeons to see the oncoming cross traffic that’s about to clip us while we’re backing out from between monster trucks and SUVs.

Not unless you have something like this …

… sticking out the back of your car. Then it would get hit and knocked off. For side-looking cameras or sensors to work you need to get clear of the obstacles at least a little.

January 24, 2020, 08:09 PM

1s1k

quote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Well, you could back in like I do...

I used to back in for that exact reason. My Challenger has cross traffic alert and will actually see way sooner, especially at night. If you pull in forward the rear of the car clears the cars on either side immediately as compared to backing in and needing the front half of your car out in the isle before you can see to the left or right of an SUV or truck. Works fantastic.

January 24, 2020, 08:12 PM

RAMIUS

quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
quote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Well, you could back in like I do...

I never understand this, unless you're worried about your car being repo'ed. It takes 3x longer to back into a space with cars on both sides, than it does to back out of a space. And the very last thing I'd want is some inconsiderate driver backing into the front of my vehicle, instead of the rear bumper which is taller, and better protected and less stuff to damage/repair.

Because you can just hop in the window and make a fast getaway man!

January 24, 2020, 10:18 PM

Beancooker

quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
quote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Well, you could back in like I do...

I never understand this, unless you're worried about your car being repo'ed. It takes 3x longer to back into a space with cars on both sides, than it does to back out of a space. And the very last thing I'd want is some inconsiderate driver backing into the front of my vehicle, instead of the rear bumper which is taller, and better protected and less stuff to damage/repair.

I’ve never worried about my shit being repossessed. I pay my bills. I also only back into spots. Rare that I nose in.

For some, maybe. I’ve driven a forklift fir so many years, backing up is just as natural as driving forward.

If someone hits my truck, I don’t care if it’s front or rear. I have insurance and it’s zero deductible. The fact is someone hit my shit. That’s what sucks.