Rear Pick-Up Truck Parking Sensors | Safe and Sound

The Parksafe is a four-sensor rear parking system developed for pick-up trucks and commercial vehicles. It helps the driver judge the distance between the back of the vehicle and nearby walls, parked cars, posts and other solid obstacles that may be difficult to see through mirrors alone.

As the rear of the pick-up approaches an object, the internal speaker produces increasingly urgent audible warnings. This gives you a simple indication of the remaining space without requiring you to look at a separate screen while manoeuvring.

Greater Confidence When Reversing

Pick-up trucks can be more difficult to manoeuvre than an ordinary car because of their length, height and rear blind spots. Four sensors provide coverage across the back of the vehicle, helping reduce uncertainty when reversing into parking spaces, driveways, loading areas and worksites.

• Provides audible guidance while reversing
• Helps detect solid obstacles behind the vehicle
• Supports safer manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Reduces reliance on mirrors alone
• Helps lower the risk of avoidable parking damage

Four-Sensor Rear Coverage

The system uses four ultrasonic sensors positioned across the rear of the pick-up. This arrangement monitors a wider area than a single sensor and provides more consistent coverage across the bumper.

The sensors can be mounted through a suitable bumper or installed using the supplied under-bumper housings where drilling directly into the vehicle body is not practical. Final positioning will depend on the bumper design, vehicle height and any accessories fitted to the rear.

Clear Wireless Audible Warnings

A wireless speaker is installed inside the cabin to deliver clear warning tones to the driver. Wireless communication between the rear control unit and the speaker reduces the need to route a long signal cable through the full length of the vehicle.

The speaker volume can be adjusted to suit the cabin environment. Warning tones become more frequent as the vehicle moves closer to an obstacle, providing straightforward guidance without distracting controls or complicated displays.

Suitable for Tow Bars and Rear Spare Wheels

Many pick-up trucks have a fixed tow bar, rear step or externally mounted spare wheel. The Steelmate system can be programmed to recognise and ignore many permanent rear accessories, helping prevent unnecessary warnings whenever reverse gear is selected.

Compatibility depends on the position, size and shape of the accessory. Safe and Sound will inspect the vehicle and configure the rear sensors during installation to achieve the most reliable result possible.

Waterproof Control Unit for Demanding Vehicles

The rugged control unit is designed to withstand water, dust and road debris, allowing it to be mounted in a suitable protected position at the rear of the vehicle. This makes the system particularly well suited to working pick-ups and vehicles regularly used in wet or dirty conditions.

The rear parking sensors also include a self-test function. When reverse gear is selected, the system checks for a damaged or disconnected sensor and provides a warning if a fault is detected.

Rear Parking Sensor Specifications

Sensor Colour Options

The sensors can be supplied in matt black or white. A professionally colour-matched finish may also be available for customers who want the sensors to blend more closely with a painted bumper.

The best mounting style and finish will depend on the bumper material and shape. Under-bumper housings may be recommended for metal bumpers, restricted mounting areas or vehicles where drilling into the main bumper is unsuitable.

Professional Installation by Safe and Sound

Accurate sensor height, spacing and angle are essential for dependable rear coverage. Safe and Sound will inspect your pick-up, identify suitable mounting positions and configure the system around compatible tow bars, spare wheels or rear steps.

After fitting, the system will be tested and demonstrated so you understand the warning tones and stopping distance. Parking sensors are a driver aid and should always be used alongside mirrors, direct observation and careful reversing.