Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount

Hopkins Electronics - HM60100VA

Mounted behind the rear license plate, the NVision Back-up Sensor System detects objects up to 5-1/2 feet away and alerts you with an audible alarm.

Features:

• Detects objects, and starts to beep, up to 5-1/2 away
  • Left and right sensors
  • Audible warning alarm beeps more frequently as objects enter each of 3 alert zones
  • Mounts behind license plate

Specs:

• Includes:
  • Mounting bracket with 2 sensors
  • Audible alarm
  • Installation cables
• 3-Year warranty

Protect your vehicle from rear-end collisions, eliminate blind spots, and increase visibility. A recent phenomenon is an increase in non-traffic incidents involving children, with backovers accounting for 44 percent of fatalities attributable to the larger size of today's vehicles, which have bigger blind spots. Mounted behind the rear license plate, the NVision Back-up Sensor System detects objects up to 5-1/2 feet away with three alert zones.

60100VA Hopkins NVision Backup-sensor System

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Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount - HM60100VA

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (16 Customer Reviews)

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by: Michael L.08/31/2011

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I love etrailer.com!!! Fast shipping, fast supportive replies, quality products. I'm 110% satisfied with etrailer.com Thanks guys!23278

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by: Jay H.06/24/2011

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First of all etrailer is great; prompt shipping and immediate e-mail notifications throughout the purchase process. The unit was easy to install once we figured out the backup light color code for my 2011 Dodge Challenger (white w/light green stripe). It works great! Almost invisable; does not detract from the looks of the vehicle.17858

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by: Jeff G05/14/2011

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Nicely packaged and very easy to install...two wires and your done!13923

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by: Dan05/13/2011

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Installation was easy and this product works great. The wires are too short for a full size pickup but I easily lengthened them so that they would reach to the cab. I may add an off switch in the future, so I can back a trailer without hearing the alarm. I have had compliments on this sensor being almost hidden, not like the sensors attached to the bumper. I am very pleased and would recommend it to anyone.13834

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by: Dan H01/20/2011

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Great product If you are in the market for a backup sensor, this is the best value out there for a quality product at a very reasonable price. Installation is very simple. Performance is great. 5750

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by: Chuck M05/08/2013

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Very easy to install, works very well. Great alternative to drilling four holes in your bumper.79336

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by: Gerald03/05/2013

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So far this product is working well, installation was 30 minutes. This product is on a 2011 Silverado pickup.68927

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by: John S.10/24/2012

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Customer happy, at least right now. Just picked it up.58092

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by: Tony P.10/19/2012

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The product was arrived in a timely manner. It was easy to install and worked as promised. Because I installed the unit in a long-bed truck, I wished the wiring for the alert was longer. I ended up splicing the wire in order to make the run. 57628

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by: Sam08/22/2012

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As described. arrived on time. 52606

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by: Papa John07/29/2012

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Excellent product however I double checked with my Chrysler dealership and they indicated my car, 2012 Dodge Journey, has a loop electrical system run by a computer that measures impedance. The dealership indicated that there was a excellent chance that I would void my warranty by installing this product. Therefore rather than take a chance on a $2,000 new computer I returned the product at a cost of $7.00. The company should have known this potential difficulty and indicated it on their advertising and instructions. I doubt they would have paid the $2,000! They'd make an excuse that the installation (which a 10 year old could do) was at fault.49704

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by: Rick07/03/2012

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It says it detects objects up to 5/12 ft away. I could only get it to detect 4 ft away, even after adjusting the sensors.. It doesn't detect off to the corners of the rear bumper very well. You better be backing up slow, because 4 ft isnt a lot of reaction time. Instructions were good and installed rather easy. I give it a mediocre score due to the limited range. 46678

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by: Steve Y06/24/2012

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Easy Install 45410

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by: Ryan G.04/05/2012

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Great working product and a great company to work with!36210

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by: Al M.03/08/2012

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I received the Hopkins Backup Sensor System HM60100VA within 4 days. That was very fast. I installed the Backup sensor on my front license plate, because I have factory installed rear sensors. I am going to install a switch so that I can turn it off when I don't need it. When the sensor is mounted in the front it is very sensitive, it beeps a lot. I will only use it when I park. 33215

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by: John D.10/15/2011

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Easy installation on a Ford Sport Trac--added about 5 feet of speaker wire due to the length of the pickup bed. The speaker, hidden behind the back seat, is loud enough to hear clearly. Works well and makes parking a large vehicle much easier.25624

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Ask the Experts about this Hopkins Electronics

• Sensitivity Range of the MS-913 Back Up Sensor when installed on a Chrysler Town and Country Minivan
  
• The Hopkins Backup Sensor System, item # HM60100VA, is designed to detect items directly behind the vehicle and straight out. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he explained that the backup sensor would detect items at the ground for a distance of 5-1/2 feet, or so. Also the unit will not pickup items very near to the vehicle once the item is past where the sensor can detect the item. Say a box is laying on the ground 15 feet behind your vehicle. At a point where you get within 5-1/2 fe
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• Can the Hopkins Audible Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA Be Mounted Upside Down
  
• Yes, the Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount, item # HM60100VA, can be mounted upside down. However, if your rear bumper protrudes out below the license plate, then the backup sensor will not be able to pickup items that are low to the ground. The sensor might then need to be adjusted upward, creating a larger blind spot, to keep it from sensing the bumper. You will also be exposing the sensors to more weather and road debris in the lower position. The alarm i
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• Audible Beep Distance and Sound When Using Hopkins Backing Sensor System HM60100VA
  
• Backup sensor system # HM60100VA will start too beep as objects become 5-1/2 feet away from the sensor. This unit features three alarm zones, so as the vehicle comes closer to the object, the beep from the unit will become more and more frequent, but the sound of the beep itself will not change.
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• Will the Hopkins License Plate Frame Backup Sensor Work on a Toyota Tundra Deep Drop Bumper
  
• The Hopkins Backup Sensor System, # HM60100VA, will work with a metal step bumper on the Toyota Tundra, but, depending on how far back the plate is from the rest of the bumper, it may not function to its fullest capacity. Each sensor on the plate can sense objects about 5-1/2 feet out at about a 45 degree field. If an object was very close to the back of your truck and off to one side, the sensors may not be able to detect the presence.
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• Can the Alarm on Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA Be Easily Turned Off
  
• 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. I
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• Is the Hopkins Backup Sensor System, part # HM60100VA, Waterproof
  
• I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he informed me that yes, the Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount, part # HM60100VA, is waterproof and should not encounter any problems from the weather or from washing your car. This product also has a 3 year warranty, and if you were to encounter any problems from water damage they would take care of it for you.
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• Does the Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA Have Corner Sensors
  
• Yes, this Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount, part # HM60100VA, has left and right sensors that will detect things that are behind you up to 5-1/2 feet away to help you avoid hitting things as your backing up. To the right is a picture of how the range of the # HM60100VA looks on the back of a vehicle. You should always use caution when backing up to make sure there is nothing behind you.
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• What are the Overall Dimensions of Hopkins Backup Sensor System, # HM60100VA
  
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount, # HM60100VA, and measured it. It is 5-15/16 inches tall and 13-1/8 inches wide.
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• Sensitivity of Hopkins Back up Sensor Part # HM60100VA
  
• The Back Up sensor is designed to start beeping when you are approximately 5-1/2 feet away from an obstacle. I have contacted Hopkins, who tells me that the sensitivity is not adjustable. They did mention that the angle of the sensors themselves can be adjusted. If they are aimed so that they are pointing straight back from the rear of the vehicle, objects that are closer to the ground might not be picked up, especially on taller vehicles. I would recommend adjusting the sensors so that they
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• Installation of Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA on a 2008 Ford Edge
  
• To install the Hopkins Backup Sensor System, part # HM60100VA on your 2008 Ford Edge, you will need to attach the wiring to the reverse light circuit on the tail lights. I am including a link to a video that will show you how to get to the tail lights on your 2008 Ford Edge. It shows some good details on how to access the back of your tail lights.
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• Which Wire to Use for Installing the Hopkins Backup Sensor System on the Front of a Vehicle
  
• The Hopkins Backup Sensor System, # HM60100VA, can be wired to any 12 volt source, that will work for your application. Normally the power wire for the backup sensor is spliced into the reverse light circuit at the rear of the vehicle, near the back of the tail lights. If you want to use the system on the front of your vehicle, you will need to determine when you will need the system to be activated. If you want it to be on at all times when the vehicle is being operated, you could wire the p
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• Can the Alarm for Hopkins Backup Sensor System be Switched Off
  
• 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. Adding a switch is a possibility. I think with or without a switch, on a truck you will most likely need extra wiring. The wiring
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• Does the Hopkins Backup Sensor System Connect to the Reverse Lights on a 2008 Acura MDX
  
• The Hopkins Backup Sensor System, # HM60100VA, does come with detailed installation instructions. The unit actually gets wired to a reverse light wire behind one of the tail lights on the vehicle. When you put the vehicle in reverse it will activate the system. Once you take the vehicle out of reverse, the system shuts off.
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• Hopkins Backup Sensor System Sending False Alarms on a Ford E-250 Van
  
• I think you are exactly right. The depth of the mounting location is somehow affecting the sensors on the Hopkins Backup Sensor System, # HM60100VA. There are a couple of things you can do. First, you can try mounting the unit upside down with the sensors on the bottom. The drawback is that if the rear bumper sticks out further, it will block some of the range of the sensors. You can also introduce some sort of spacer between the back of the unit and where it mounts. This may require longer h
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• Accessing Reverse Lights to Install Hopkins Backup Sensor # HM60100VA on 2007 Toyota Tundra Truck
  
• You would need to access the reverse light wiring that connects to either tail light on your 2007 Toyota Tundra. You can access the rear of the tail light by opening the tailgate and unbolting the light from the truck. You will want to use a circuit tester like part # 3808 to verify which wire carries the reverse light signal. After verifying which wire carries the reverse light signal, you will connect the wire for the Hopkins Backup Sensor # HM60100VA.
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• Could a Hopkins Backup Sensor be Installed on a 2004 GMC Yukon
  
• You should be able to install a Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA on your 2004 GMC Yukon Denali. The sensors are adjustable to allow you to aim the angle of the sensor so you could point above the step on your license plate if you needed to.
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• Installing Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA on 2011 Toyota Avalon
  
• I looked at some photos of the 2011 Avalon, and it appears that the reverse lights are located on the trunk lid, along with the license plate where the sensors attach. This will make the installation easier. First, find a location in the passenger cab to locate the audible alarm. The package shelf behind the rear seats would be a good spot. Route the wire into the trunk area. The wire will follow the hinge (in such a way so that it does not get pinched) and route along the underside of the tr
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• How Would the Hopkins Backup Sensor Install on a Toyota Sienna 2012
  
• To install this Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA on your 2012 Toyota Sienna you will need to locate the reverse light circuit. The wires that go to your reverse lamps will be the ones to use. You will need to use a circuit tester like our part # 40376 to determine which wire has voltage when your 2012 Toyota Sienna is put into reverse. Once you find the correct wire you will need to use the included quick-connect connectors to tap into this circuit. This will tell the sensors when to
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• Does Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA Pick Up Distance to the Trailer Tongue or Trailer
  
• On the Hopkins Backup Sensor System, part # HM60100VA, the sensors can be adjusted up and down. If the sensor is adjusted down to pickup the trailer tongue then it will pickup the tongue first. If the adjustment is higher it might only pickup the trailer. I am including a link to a question we answered about the sensitivity range of the Hopkins sensor system that will include a video which will show you how it senses something behind the vehicle. This might help show you how the system works
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• Is Drilling a Hole in the Trunk Required to Install the Hopkins Backup Sensor System, # HM60100VA
  
• You will not necessarily have to drill through the trunk to install the Hopkins Backup Sensor System, # HM60100VA. You can route the wires down and underneath the vehicle and look for an existing grommet to route the wiring through into the trunk area. If there is no grommet then you will have to make a hole for he wiring. Make sure to seal it up with silicone sealant to keep out fumes and moisture. Having the alert part in the trunk is probably not the best location for it because it could b
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