Genos backup alarm system - Dodge Diesel

Dodgezilla · 12-12-2007, 04:07 AM

Anybody use this Parking Partner they sell? The price is right compared to the factory units but it looks like they only have two sensors versus the factory systems which all seem to have 4. I can buy two of these systems for what Chrysler wants for one.
Any input?
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....-PARTNER-50101

vzdude · 12-12-2007, 07:01 AM

Do a search on ebay for either "back up sensors" or "backup sensors". There a a few hundred on there that have 4 sensors and the lcd display as well, for less than the Geno's kit. I have put several systems on, can't remember the names though. They work well, but follow the instructions to a T ! Biggest problem I had was fitment. VERY small lip on the edge of the sensor, so no room for error when drilling the holes.

Dodgezilla · 12-12-2007, 08:00 AM

Thanks. There are plenty on there just as you said. Some are $20.00 and some are $120.00 I would assume the $20.00 setups are not worth the $$$.....

HOV · 12-12-2007, 08:14 AM

I thought you had a backup camera on your truck?

BarryG · 12-12-2007, 08:33 AM

I have the Genos one and it works pretty darn well and is pretty accurate though it reads in meters not feet not a big deal for me. One thing to be aware of is you cant turn it off without unhooking the power. If you drive around with your hitch on it will see it, at least mine does. Also rain or snow make for a dirty sensor and it sees that as an object in the way. So clean is better. Also towing it will see your trailer. It is not a problem but sometimes an annoyance I mean how long are you really in reverse at any one time. It does do what it says though.

CrazyFloyd · 12-12-2007, 08:51 AM

Bully Dog has one that I bought for my wife to be's Nitro. Have not put it on yet though. She is still thinking if she will let me drill the holes in her bumper.

I think I paid right around 100.00 for it from a local diesel store here.

Dodgezilla · 12-12-2007, 08:53 AM

This would be for my wife's Town and Country but I was thinking about getting one for the truck too if it works well and the price is right..
The camera I have is pointed directly at my trailer ball and I only use it for hooking the trailer up.
Thanks BarryG. The ones on e-bay look nice but you really can't tell if the quality is there or not. I am positive the Genos unit would be a good product as everything I have gotten from them so far has been....

12-12-2007, 07:01 AM	#2
vzdude DTR's 'Go to Guy' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,800 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Do a search on ebay for either "back up sensors" or "backup sensors". There a a few hundred on there that have 4 sensors and the lcd display as well, for less than the Geno's kit. I have put several systems on, can't remember the names though. They work well, but follow the instructions to a T ! Biggest problem I had was fitment. VERY small lip on the edge of the sensor, so no room for error when drilling the holes. __________________ 2003 2500 4x4 48RE 3.73 Gear - Silencer laying on tool box!, K&N Drop In Air filter, XzillaraiderII Beta Race and Quad Commander, Autometer Phantom oil pressure guage. Nitto 285 Dura Grapplers , Bilstien 5100 shocks, Walbro Lift Pump, Custom 2 micron Fuel Filter VW is gone! Back to driving to Dodge full time! I'll try to be nice, as long as YOU try to be smart! Support DTR by shopping the online store! DTR members get the best pricing - - 304-952-6896 Link to DTR Store

12-12-2007, 08:33 AM	#5
BarryG Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 907 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have the Genos one and it works pretty darn well and is pretty accurate though it reads in meters not feet not a big deal for me. One thing to be aware of is you cant turn it off without unhooking the power. If you drive around with your hitch on it will see it, at least mine does. Also rain or snow make for a dirty sensor and it sees that as an object in the way. So clean is better. Also towing it will see your trailer. It is not a problem but sometimes an annoyance I mean how long are you really in reverse at any one time. It does do what it says though. __________________ 2001.5 SLT, QC, LB, 4X4, DTT Auto, 3:54's, Maghytec Trans and Diff Covers, Edge Juice, RV275's, Smarty, SPA gauges, Linex, AFE intake, DOR Bumper, Kore Chase, Cam, 12valve lift pump, LSFARM Traction Bars, 3rd Gen TracBar, DSS, PDR HX35, On Board Air and one big grin

12-12-2007, 08:51 AM	#6
CrazyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 219 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Bully Dog has one that I bought for my wife to be's Nitro. Have not put it on yet though. She is still thinking if she will let me drill the holes in her bumper. I think I paid right around 100.00 for it from a local diesel store here. __________________ 03' 4X4 Dodge 3500 SRW 5 inch. lift, 35's BFG Mudders KA-II, Dualed 4" exhaust w/ 5" tips, xzillaraider II race box & monitor, cfm intake, disabled dumpvalve & silencer, add a leaf..... Wife has an 08' Yukon

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12-12-2007, 08:00 AM	#3
Dodgezilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 8,775 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks. There are plenty on there just as you said. Some are $20.00 and some are $120.00 I would assume the $20.00 setups are not worth the $$$.....

12-12-2007, 08:14 AM	#4
HOV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 798 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I thought you had a backup camera on your truck?

12-12-2007, 08:53 AM	#7
Dodgezilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 8,775 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	This would be for my wife's Town and Country but I was thinking about getting one for the truck too if it works well and the price is right.. The camera I have is pointed directly at my trailer ball and I only use it for hooking the trailer up. Thanks BarryG. The ones on e-bay look nice but you really can't tell if the quality is there or not. I am positive the Genos unit would be a good product as everything I have gotten from them so far has been....