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Pauline

I think the law states that there must be a way of knowing that indicators are on and working. I was a bit surprised on my 2009 Sorento that there is no bleep but a little light on the dashboard that pulses on and off when the caravan indicator is working. So I think its OK to have either or. A couple of Vauxhalls I have owned in the past also had dashboard indictors for trailers. The control unit that causes the noise is usually near the rear light cluster so I suppose your dog is sitting quite close to it.

David

Its just a dog training issue. Put her in the car and turn on the indicators. When she barks just shout "Ow" as if you have been bitten. Make it as loud as you can and really pretend that she has bitten you. She will immediately stop barking thinking that she has done something wrong. Always works. Then you say "good Girl" and give her a doggie treat. Repeat regularly even if its only on the drive. They do get the message that silence brings a treat.

Alternatively try http://www.virtualvillage.co.uk/camo-design-dog-training-collar-with-remote-control-003801-020.html?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shcomp

or

http://www.petplanet.co.uk/product.asp?dept_id=626&pf_id=55533

Phil

Phil

extend the wires and move the unit forward.

atb.neil

Poor old lass. Maybe on a long holiday with constant use of the indicators she may just get used to it. Maybe a doggie treat everytime the bleeper goes so she associates the sound with a treat. Hope it works out ok

Phil

I'm so glad I've just read this post. We brought a caravan and towed it for the first time last friday.

We wondered what the constant beeping was when indicating. Nobody had mentioned this audible warning to us and we thought it was some sort of malfunction!

Can't wait to tell the DH.

"I'm so glad I've just read this post. We brought a caravan and towed it for the first time last friday.

We wondered what the constant beeping was when indicating. Nobody had mentioned this audible warning to us and we thought it was some sort of malfunction!

Can't wait to tell the DH."

The number of folks I've heard say just the same thing. Why don't garages tell you this when they've fitted the towbar?

Phil