Help with backup sensors

[Grimes]

I'm really tossing around the idea of putting some backup sensors on my Yukon. I've thought up a few options, but wanted to get some input before I put any more time into it. First though, has anyone done this on their NBS? Would love to see results and hear where the wires went.

Anyway, my ideas.

1. Did NBS Denalis have the option for sensors? If so, I'd find a chrome or onyx black bumper, find some sort of display (possibly even OEM) and wire it up all stock-like. If the Denali didn't have this option for NBS, disregard.

2. NBS Eskys did have the option. Find a chrome or black bumper and OEM display or just A display, wire it up, hope it looks acceptable. Found this.

3. Buy a universal kit, plant it into my stock bumper. Below are some options I've narrowed down to:
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5

Drill bit included in most of 'em, no big deal if its not, easy to find one. From here I am not sure how to further narrow it down. Could anyone do some legitimacy checks? Already took out the foreign options. I don't want this project to be a waste.

Thanks for any input!

 

[Grimes]

Anybody able to add any input?

 

[z0lt3c]

I have the factory/OEM setup in my 03 Escalade. The "display" is just a three color LED in the passenger side rear cargo pillar, plus the audible alarm. There is also the disable button that mount in the dashboard. The system works just OK, it's one of the least sensitive systems I have used, it basically doesn't warn you until you are in the red zone. I do like having the disable button in the dash, so it can be easily turned on and off, when towing or using a hitch accessory.

I have also retrofitted backup systems into other vehicles, so I have some experience, and what I've learned is... It's always better to take that same money and invest it instead into a backup camera. The backup camera is just many times more useful and a package can be found for around $100, given present budget screen and camera options.

 

[Grimes]

I'm not opposed to getting a backup camera, and that was my original thought, but I figured sensors would make more sense given my circumstances. My depth perception is rather poor due to only being able to see out of one eye. Makes it a little different when backing into spaces. With time I've gotten to a point of perfection when it comes to places that I know/always park at, but not so much when I find myself needing to park in an unfamiliar place, and even worse, at night. So I figured my mirrors were fine to see in the back, and the sensors would simply be there to help with the proxmity more so than actually guiding me. Does this make sense?

So really what I'm getting at is, does having a camera help at all with determining proximity, or perhaps are there camera with a laser on them that are also putting out a measurement?

 

[BirchyBoy]

I'm looking at backup cameras for my Yukon. Some of them have a grid on the display showing proximity as green, yellow and red lines. As to what the distances are, I don't know. I read somewhere that one person measured the distances as displayed so they'd know.

 

[z0lt3c]

Most backup cameras overlay a grid onto the image which is used to measure distance to an object. In my use, it's much easier to judge distance using the visual grid then waiting for the 2nd yellow LED to light up. In addition to the rear facing camera, you can also add cameras under each mirror for a 3 input view. This lets you judge distance from the rear and sides of the vehicle.

However, if you are just looking for an audible alert, instead of visual, the backup sensor system can do that better and cheaper. I would avoid the factory system, I am just not that impressed with it.

 

[Grimes]

Most backup cameras overlay a grid onto the image which is used to measure distance to an object. In my use, it's much easier to judge distance using the visual grid then waiting for the 2nd yellow LED to light up. In addition to the rear facing camera, you can also add cameras under each mirror for a 3 input view. This lets you judge distance from the rear and sides of the vehicle.

However, if you are just looking for an audible alert, instead of visual, the backup sensor system can do that better and cheaper. I would avoid the factory system, I am just not that impressed with it.

I appreciate the input. Perhaps both will happen. In the event that the sensors don't work out, at least I'll know exactly how to wire the camera With your experience, do any of the options from the OP stand out in a good or bad way? What should be looked for in a kit? Thanks!