Backup Camera - suggestions?
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jhardin
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You may want to look around, I ordered mine the other day from Walmart which is coming from Campers Paradise LLC. Free shipping. I think it was $316 total. After I ordered, I found some on ebay, free shipping for about $280. Just be sure it is a backup and observation unit. Just a suggestion.
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You may want to look around, I ordered mine the other day from Walmart which is coming from Campers Paradise LLC. Free shipping. I think it was $316 total. After I ordered, I found some on ebay, free shipping for about $280. Just be sure it is a backup and observation unit. Just a suggestion.
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TravelTiger
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FOS48TAPK-BL is the high speed observation camera with the mounting bracket.
They sell a version without the mounting bracket, but from what I've seen it's slightly higher?? We bought the one with the bracket, based on price, even though we didn't need it. Can't hurt to have extra parts just in case.
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FOS48TAPK-BL is the high speed observation camera with the mounting bracket.
They sell a version without the mounting bracket, but from what I've seen it's slightly higher?? We bought the one with the bracket, based on price, even though we didn't need it. Can't hurt to have extra parts just in case.
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jhardin
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Mine is the same part number as you have. I watched the YouTube series on this and they claim people that by just the backup camera have problems with cutting off and freezing going down road. To be sure and get an observation / backup camera. The part number you mention is on all the sites of lower price cameras I have stated above.
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Mine is the same part number as you have. I watched the YouTube series on this and they claim people that by just the backup camera have problems with cutting off and freezing going down road. To be sure and get an observation / backup camera. The part number you mention is on all the sites of lower price cameras I have stated above.
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TxRoadWarrior362
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SNOKING
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You just had to install a fuse in the empty inline fuse holder in the front compartment. Chris
You just had to install a fuse in the empty inline fuse holder in the front compartment. Chris
TxRoadWarrior362
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jhardin
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Since I haven't got a prewired spot for my camera, could someone tell me what kind of screws to attach the camera to the RV. Self taping , wood ? My next concern, is just the fiberglass sheeting all that's going to hold the screws or do I need to put some type of silicon under it to help hold also?
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Since I haven't got a prewired spot for my camera, could someone tell me what kind of screws to attach the camera to the RV. Self taping , wood ? My next concern, is just the fiberglass sheeting all that's going to hold the screws or do I need to put some type of silicon under it to help hold also?
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Oregon_Camper
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My Bighorn does not have the pre-wired solution.
Does the package you bought some with the wires you need in order to tap into the running lights?
If so, all I'll need is some calking to go over the screw holes....right?
My Bighorn does not have the pre-wired solution.
Does the package you bought some with the wires you need in order to tap into the running lights?
If so, all I'll need is some calking to go over the screw holes....right?
TravelTiger
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It comes with a little wiring harness. It also comes with a rubber grommet that fits snug between the rig and the mounting bracket. Only one hole for the wire in the center. The screws also are included, and look like they are self-tapping. We added some butyl tape to where the screws go into the fiberglass to help seal them.
Here's the manual.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/921583/Furrion-Fos48tapk-Bl.html
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It comes with a little wiring harness. It also comes with a rubber grommet that fits snug between the rig and the mounting bracket. Only one hole for the wire in the center. The screws also are included, and look like they are self-tapping. We added some butyl tape to where the screws go into the fiberglass to help seal them.
Here's the manual.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/921583/Furrion-Fos48tapk-Bl.html
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Az_Ernie
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We recently installed our Furion. Install was straight forward and very easy. We hooked ours up just under the center running light on the rear cap, tapping into the light's wiring. The gasket that came with the camera would have probably sealed just fine, but I put Dicor sealant at each screw and a bead around the supplied rubber gasket. Have not had an opportunity to tow with it yet, but will be attending a rally next week and will get to try it out. Good luck with your install- piece of cake!
Hello Jim,My Bighorn does not have the pre-wired solution.
Does the package you bought some with the wires you need in order to tap into the running lights?
If so, all I'll need is some calking to go over the screw holes....right?
We recently installed our Furion. Install was straight forward and very easy. We hooked ours up just under the center running light on the rear cap, tapping into the light's wiring. The gasket that came with the camera would have probably sealed just fine, but I put Dicor sealant at each screw and a bead around the supplied rubber gasket. Have not had an opportunity to tow with it yet, but will be attending a rally next week and will get to try it out. Good luck with your install- piece of cake!
Aandaar
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So did you replace the cameras antenna with this or the monitor?
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So did you replace the cameras antenna with this or the monitor?
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Oregon_Camper
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Thanks Ernie!!
Where did you get yours? Amazon?
Would love to hear how well it works on your trailer as we have the same one.
Any install pictures?
Thanks Ernie!!
Where did you get yours? Amazon?
Would love to hear how well it works on your trailer as we have the same one.
Any install pictures?
TravelTiger
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The camera's antenna. Some slight alteration was needed to make the antenna fit the camera bracket. A metal file did the trick to make the opening a tad bigger to accommodate the girth of the bigger antenna.
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The camera's antenna. Some slight alteration was needed to make the antenna fit the camera bracket. A metal file did the trick to make the opening a tad bigger to accommodate the girth of the bigger antenna.
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Aandaar
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Hmmmm, this might be a better solution than what I came up with.
I used an antenna cable and relocated the stock antenna to a self made bracket attached to the top of my rear A/C unit. It put the stock in LOS of the TV cab. Get 3 to 4 bars now little to no drop outs even at night on our 3970.
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Hmmmm, this might be a better solution than what I came up with.
I used an antenna cable and relocated the stock antenna to a self made bracket attached to the top of my rear A/C unit. It put the stock in LOS of the TV cab. Get 3 to 4 bars now little to no drop outs even at night on our 3970.
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Az_Ernie
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Had a chance to try it out on a short 4 mile trip from storage to home. It appeared to work well and we did not experience any drop outs. We'll get a chance to give it a real work out next week on our trip to the rally at Lake Havasu. I'll let you know how it goes after we return.
Unfortunately, I did not take any installation pictures. As stated earlier, it's a very easy straight forward project.
We ordered it from Amazon last October, paid $299 total with free shipping.Thanks Ernie!!
Where did you get yours? Amazon?
Would love to hear how well it works on your trailer as we have the same one.
Any install pictures?
Had a chance to try it out on a short 4 mile trip from storage to home. It appeared to work well and we did not experience any drop outs. We'll get a chance to give it a real work out next week on our trip to the rally at Lake Havasu. I'll let you know how it goes after we return.
Unfortunately, I did not take any installation pictures. As stated earlier, it's a very easy straight forward project.
SNOKING
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Those loosing signal most likely do not have a good 12V DC feed to the camera. As I stated, I can drive 800-1000 feet away before I loose signal. My camera was power from the sconce light circuit on the off door side next to the rear window. I just add another switch to the sconce light base to turn the camera off while parked. Chris
Those loosing signal most likely do not have a good 12V DC feed to the camera. As I stated, I can drive 800-1000 feet away before I loose signal. My camera was power from the sconce light circuit on the off door side next to the rear window. I just add another switch to the sconce light base to turn the camera off while parked. Chris
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Are any of you removing the cameras between trips or are you concerned with theft? And I'm trying to be clear about the "always on" issue. When we park between trips we always use the battery disconnect. If you were dry camping, would this be much of a draw? I like the idea of wiring it to the running lights but, (and I might be selling hubby short here) I'm not sure if hubby would be comfortable doing this without a wiring guide.
Sandy
Are any of you removing the cameras between trips or are you concerned with theft? And I'm trying to be clear about the "always on" issue. When we park between trips we always use the battery disconnect. If you were dry camping, would this be much of a draw? I like the idea of wiring it to the running lights but, (and I might be selling hubby short here) I'm not sure if hubby would be comfortable doing this without a wiring guide.
Sandy
Oregon_Camper
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Ordered from Amazon yesterday. I got the add-on/enhanced antenna (only $10) as well.
Now...bring on spring! I have a LOT of stuff sitting in the garage to be installed.
* Camera
* Snapon Pad
* GoPower 2000w Inverter (this is BIG project)
* Progressive Hardwired EMS
* RVLock with keypad and remote
Ordered from Amazon yesterday. I got the add-on/enhanced antenna (only $10) as well.
Now...bring on spring! I have a LOT of stuff sitting in the garage to be installed.
* Camera
* Snapon Pad
* GoPower 2000w Inverter (this is BIG project)
* Progressive Hardwired EMS
* RVLock with keypad and remote
Az_Ernie
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Good deal! Looks like you have a busy spring ahead.Ordered from Amazon yesterday. I got the add-on/enhanced antenna (only $10) as well.
Now...bring on spring! I have a LOT of stuff sitting in the garage to be installed.
* Camera
* Snapon Pad
* GoPower 2000w Inverter (this is BIG project)
* Progressive Hardwired EMS
* RVLock with keypad and remote
