Backup Cameras

[davebennington]

FATHERHEART3,

As Sundance_kid has said they are not that hard to install I installed one on our unit, That said would I do it myself again NO way I would pay someone to do it. I think the hardest part was trying to get past the hitch mount and finally to the hitch it self so you can plug in to th tv.

Dave

 

[Netem]

Has anyone tried a wireless back-up camera?

 

[sharmulst]

We use the Swift Hitch wireless camera. We monitor a single rail motorcycle trailer that we pull behind the 5th wheel. It has a magnetic base so can be mounted either temporarily or permanently. DH wired it so that it is powered by 5er exterior lights. It does have an integral battery that will last for 4 hours. We have it mounted on the license plate bracket. For back up camera, IMHO, it would be ideal. In our case of cruising at highway speeds the picture sometimes fades in and out but we can always tell that the mc is still there.

 

[GiCo windsor]

cool, I din't know those rear view camera was working that far.

gico windsor

 

[RonnieD]

Wireless

Has anyone had any luck with a wireless backup camera. I just installed one behind a 31 ft 5th wheel but can't seem to get a strong enough signal to the monitor....any suggestions?

 

[leftyf]

Has anyone had any luck with a wireless backup camera. I just installed one behind a 31 ft 5th wheel but can't seem to get a strong enough signal to the monitor....any suggestions?

If you look around you can find external/longer antennas for the receiver that may fit your bill.

I'm looking for a multi-camera set up so that I can monitor all 4 sides of my RV from the inside.

That way, if someone is messing around, I can put one of the pitbulls on it.

If it's Smokey, JohnMorgan, or TXBobCat...I'll put both pitbulls on 'em.

Anything worth doing, is worth over doing.

 

[SmokeyBare]

Not going to be a Problem Lefty... Those Texas Size Steak Bones I toss those "Luv-Puppies" will keep them plenty busy...

 

[jbeletti]

I'm looking for a multi-camera set up so that I can monitor all 4 sides of my RV from the inside.

Lefty,

Voyager make a 4 input 7" LCD screen.

If that's too small, you can go with a Quad Processor or Video Multiplexer and route video to any TV/monitor that accepts NTSC video.

 

[John Gaffney]

Wall Mart has a wireless back up camera that mounts on the licence plate, and its only 98 bucks.

 

[jmgratz]

Here is a 2 camera backup camera I just found on the Trailer Life Magazine website. Check it out...
http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=1283545

 

[DennisZ]

John

Don't waste your time on the Walmart Camera, many of us have tried them without any luck. There are some good units on the market, Here's a link to the guy I bought mine from, lots of choices, good prices and great service.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/interceptinc

Dennis

 

[cookie]

I agree with Dennis Z, I purchased min from Interceptic on Ebay and was a great guy. I had a problem with my monitor out of warranty and when I returned it he sent a new one. No charge. No charge for shipping either. I would recomend Interceptic on Ebay. I like my back up cam a lot.
Peace
Dave

 

[leftyf]

John

Don't waste your time on the Walmart Camera, many of us have tried them without any luck. There are some good units on the market, Here's a link to the guy I bought mine from, lots of choices, good prices and great service.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/interceptinc

Dennis

I sent this guy email. It figures, he's out of the cameras that I need. I need the side mounts and he ain't got'em.

 

[Larryheadhunter]

Ok guys,
so which one is the best camera and monitor and serves us best and u recommend?
I feel wierd that I can't see behind me, when I am driving. Would feel much safer with a rear camera. I am ready to buy. Maybe I can get Bob or Dennis to mount it for me at the socal rally. These guys are fast and get it right the first time.

 

[cookie]

Larry, I don't know which is the best camera and monitor but I am happy with THIS ONE. I installed the camera one afternoon and the monitor the next afternoon. I just used a wire to snake from light hole to light hole. Then ran the wire under the coach after I droped one side of the belly plastic. I took my time. And you are right about feeling weird about not seeing behind you. Wait till you have one and then turn it off. Here are some pics of my install.
Peace
Dave

 

[leftyf]

Larry, I don't know which is the best camera and monitor but I am happy with THIS ONE. I installed the camera one afternoon and the monitor the next afternoon. I just used a wire to snake from light hole to light hole. Then ran the wire under the coach after I droped one side of the belly plastic. I took my time. And you are right about feeling weird about not seeing behind you. Wait till you have one and then turn it off. Here are some pics of my install.
Peace
Dave

WOW! Audio too?

Now, you can hear the guy cuss you out while flipping you off!!

I gotta get one...right after I get that 40mm chain gun and control helmet!

 

[porthole]

Has anyone who ordered a trailer asked if the plant would run the video cable during assembly?

 

[caissiel]

I have installed 2 cams, one on the back off the truck low enough that I can see the trailer 4 tires, and one by the rear park light on the street side so I can see the whole highway behind me. I ran Coax tv antenna cables from the Multi purpose Radio to a switch that I can control the cam I want to observe, The wife mostly checks the tires on demand and I can flip to see the traffic as my rear mirror The cam has to be set to see the mirror view so the traffic looks the same as in your mirrors. I tried to backup with it, its only good to check the obstacle though its a night cam and is much useful in the dark. I have a wireless license cam its in a box somewhere. I don't work. My cam switch is a toggle switch that I select when I want a cam to show on my LCD TV screen, The radio operates with the cam on so it can be one as a mirror.

 

[rmchad]

Is anyone using a GPS unit as the monitor for a backup camera? I would like to do this so I can put the GPS unit to better use and save some space in the truck. Some units have video-in capability but I have not selected one yet. Any recommendations?

 

[majorbeas]

Wall Mart has a wireless back up camera that mounts on the licence plate, and its only 98 bucks.

How well does the wireless camera work. I am looking at getting one but not sure if the wireless one will get good reception 40+ feet away.