Member Since: 27 Sep 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
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Tow Reverse Assist
Has anyone out there played with the reverse assist function for trailers? If so, is it any good? I assume the three point target that you need to attach to the trailer is available from the dealers? Anyone know how much? I was expecting (hoping) one would come with the tow pack or surround camera option so I could play
Richard
16th Nov 2009 3:03 pm
MJIbex
Member Since: 13 Sep 2009
Location: Reading
Posts: 195
I have tried the sytem. It does exactly what it is supposed to; but so do the mirrors. Good for a novice tower I would say.
There is a bit of a problem with getting the 3 circles from UK dealers at the moment - don't know the price or when availible.
Mark.
17th Nov 2009 8:40 pm
thriftwood
Member Since: 27 Sep 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
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Mark
Thanks - Good to know that it works I fancied having a play with it - I tow fairly infrequently but when I do it often involves reversing through confined spaces so I'll take any help I can get
My garage hadn't heard of the 3 circle target but have gone away to try and find one. Did you manage to get a target to set your system up or can you do it without the target?
Richard
17th Nov 2009 9:50 pm
MJIbex
Member Since: 13 Sep 2009
Location: Reading
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Yeah the target has not really been explained/made availible to the UK network; clever hey! Must have the target or the car has no reference point, then detail such as hitch to axle length must be entered; the vehicle must also be driven for a short period at low speed for the sytem to "learn" the trailer path. I don't have the surround cameras but have tried it on a Land Rover Experience vehicle and trailer.
Mark.
17th Nov 2009 11:30 pm
Russell
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Location: Kent
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Where do you put the target, it does not say in the manual, just says you need one.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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Sounds to me as though you should go to Land Rover and claim a refund on the grounds that the system is "Not fit for purpose".
What's the point of giving you a half a so-called aid. It's a bit like giving you a rear view mirror without the silvering, or a gearbox without a selector lever.
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18th Nov 2009 7:56 am
pko
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target
My dealer has sent me the target, but it is paper, and large 7inches x 7 inches. I wouldn't something this size stuck permanently on my caravan. I've not had chance to try it yet.
regards to all
pnever drive faster than your guardian angel can fly
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Sierra 4x4
My dealer has sent me the target, but it is paper, and large 7inches x 7 inches.
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I assume this is part of the Tow Assist Feature LR promote - if so, are they really serious about using a paper target as part of the feature on a £40-50k car , or is the OP just having a joke
18th Nov 2009 12:29 pm
pko
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I've put a copy of the target on my gallery. I don't know if it is possible to download from this, but if not, & anyone wants a copy I'll willingly e mail a copy.
regards
pnever drive faster than your guardian angel can fly
current motor RRsport hse
prev. cars TD5
3 Ford Explorers
2 Ford Mavericks
Sierra 4x4
18th Nov 2009 12:50 pm
Russell
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Location: Kent
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Yes but where do you put it, I cannot find any instructions on where or how it should be mounted/stuck to trailer?MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
18th Nov 2009 12:59 pm
pko
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Russell, when I connected the trailer & turned on Tow assist, an amber square appearred on the screen, which showed as central to the gas bottle area, the target needs to be placed inside this area, & then I believe the feature callibrates itself. I haven't had chance to test this fully,never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly
current motor RRsport hse
prev. cars TD5
3 Ford Explorers
2 Ford Mavericks
Sierra 4x4
18th Nov 2009 6:14 pm
MJIbex
Member Since: 13 Sep 2009
Location: Reading
Posts: 195
The LR experience one had the target on a square style number plate - obviously prevents the damage.
It wants to sit facing squarely forward behind where the rear view camera is.
PKO is correct the square will turn to green if the target is correctly detected.
Mark.
18th Nov 2009 9:28 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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does the target stay on there all the time you are towing or just for the set up?MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
18th Nov 2009 9:58 pm
MJIbex
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Location: Reading
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My understanding is the whole time.
20th Nov 2009 12:44 am
bgmkano
Member Since: 01 Oct 2009
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Hello!
My new Disco 4 HSE with Surround Camera System is just arrived.
I've tried to undestand how Tow Assist works, but I don't know where I can find the target and where I have to put it on the trailer.
My dealer doesn't even know what Tow assist is because the only Surround Camera System he has seen is mine.
Any help?
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I fancied having a play with it - I tow fairly infrequently but when I do it often involves reversing through confined spaces so I'll take any help I can get 
, or is the OP just having a joke 
