wanted: advice on aftermarket wireless backup cameras....

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i have no experience with backup cameras, and have only used the one on my wifes car, so I need some help...

I want at least a dual camera system, one for the tow vehicle, and one for the back of the 5th wheel.... wireless is prefered, as I have no clue as to whether my 2010 bighorn has been prewired, or how to find out...

on another thread I found mention of a furion 4 camera system, and a haloview multi camera system, but there are no model numbers for either mentioned....

I really dont need all the cameras, but I do want a good clear view on the monitor, so some suggestions would be appreciated....

im not the guy who has a lot of extra money to spend on the most up to date and expensive system thinking its the best ever made... but i work on a budget and im fully aware that there are some excellent systems available that are affordable, and I need some help identifying them.... im not opposed to spending money on quality, but the most expensive is not always the best deal... I want that "best deal" camera system..... so which ones should I be looking at?

 

[rjr6150]

Installed the Furrion Vision S 5” system along with side cameras. At this point I’m satisfied with the performance.

 

[gwalter]

AMTIFO A8 FHD 1080P RV Wireless Backup Camera with 7'' Touch Key DVR Split Screen Monitor Rear Observation System for RVs,Trailers,5th Wheels,IR Night Vision,IP69 Waterproof Camera with Stable Signal​

AMTIFO H26 Backup Camera Bracket Adapter with a Power Adapter Compatible with Furrion Pre-Wired RV or Trailer with a FRCBRKT-BL​

I have this installed on my 2021 Bighorn which is prewired for Furrion. It has the jumper adapter for the Furrion system and was very easy to install. You have split screen for four cameras and can record with it.

 

[lydia miller]

Haloview is a good choice, cost-effective, and of good quality. Worth having a try. As for the model, the Haloview MC7108 might be a fit! Hope my suggestion can help you

 

[sengli]

Pre-wiring for a back up camera was non-existent back in 2010. A lot of guys pick up the 12 volts from the rear running lights, and obviously you need to turn them on to use the camera. I found the rear back up cameras not to my liking. I bought the lippert/furrion version, and never installed it. I did test it on the rig though. It worked but the display was small, and not very useful. Having my wife back there with a walky talky is much more precise.

 

[taskswap]

We like the Haloview as well. Furrion gets good reviews but I read a lot of comments about people having problems with signal strength on long coaches. Our Milestone is 43' and our RAM Mega Cab makes the whole thing just enormous, so I wanted something that wouldn't have a problem with that. I never tried the Furrion so I can't say whether that's a real issue, but at least as a data point the HaloView (we got the RD7 kit with the CA112 side marker add-ons) does seem to work fine. One unexpected bonus I didn't really think about, the HaloView (and I think the Furrion does this as well?) has a mic in it. Even with a backup camera it's nice to be able to easily hear a "spotter" talking to you so that's a nice feature.

If you do try the HaloView, their listing is a little confusing. They sell a Furrion "adapter bracket" which I thought I needed to buy to mount this, since the Milestone came "prepped for Furrion". For anybody here considering this system you do not need this add-on bracket. The base RD7 kit comes with it.

 

[Hollandt]

I have a Furrion system that I am satisficed with. The prewiring usually just consist of a rear bracket with the power wires tied to the closest running light. As has been mentioned above you must have the running lights on to utilize camera. I rewired mine to a constant 12 volt source with a rocker switch I turn on before towing. I personally find the rear camera more useful as a rear view mirror while towing, than a backup camera. I will occasionally look at it when backing but not often.

 

[Dahillbilly]

have a 40' 5th wheel no problems with the Furion system loosing the signal, it does have the repeater mounted up front

 

[Barefootdiver2000]

We have a HaloView and love it! Great customer service as well.