I have a 2001 F 250 Super Duty Desiel, and not sure which system will work the best. And look the best after install. Would like to stay from 200-250 price range.

I know the new trucks have the camera in the handle, but has anyone seen a aftermarket handle for a truck that old that has a camera option.

Any suggestions or comments welcome.
Especially on where to mount camera.


Thanks ahead of time

 

Here is the system that I went with. Here is a link to an Ebay auction. This is not who I bought mine from. This is a 7 inch screen.

Wireless Back-Up Camera System by Peak 7" Color Monitor - eBay (item 320619044715 end time Dec-17-10 17:31:56 PST)

If you don't want that big of a monitor, you can get the smaller monitor.

Here is the 3.5 inch screen.

PEAK Wireless Back-Up Camera w/ 3.5" Screen - eBay (item 270659697998 end time Dec-05-10 13:31:11 PST)

Here is the 2.4 inch screen.

PEAK Wireless Back-Up Camera w/ 2.4" Screen - eBay (item 270659721412 end time Dec-05-10 14:36:10 PST)

Here are a couple pics of the way mine is set up.

 

I used the Peak as well on my 08. then I moved to the tailgate handle,
then replaced the monitor with a builtin dvd/gps/backup head unit.

I like the peak license plate view better than my tailgate view.

autozone also sells the 3.5in peak system

Sam

 

I've had a Roadmaster VR3 for a few years now, paid about $100 online.

I've got the monitor mounted on the back of my visor like BRD has in his post above.

My cam is mounted just above the license plate. Power comes from the backup light power, so it's only powered when backing up.

 

I hear the wireless one's don't work to good on a crew cab truck (too far) is that right? Gigger

 

That may have to do with how you install it. I actually cut my camera wires, and spliced in about 9 feet more of wire, so my sending unit is right by the master cylinder. My camera seems to work fine. I don't know how far they can be in order to work. I did mine the way I did, because I wanted the sending unit somewhere dry and safe. There are a lot of systems out there, you just have to get the one that is right for you.

 

I ran my camera wiring up the length of the frame and the wireless transmitter is sitting right under the cab, I have great reception with my super cab. I used the Peak camera myself...it's cheap and it works pretty well. Rather than splice into my backup light wiring I ran a wire off one of my upfitter switches to power the camera up instead. I bought the 2.4" monitor and stuck it in the cubby hole down beside my 12V power plug on the driver's side, it's down low and out of the way when I'm not using it but I can glance down and see it when I want it.

 

Works fine on my crew cab, short bed. No mods to extending wire length, transmitter location, etc.

 

Thanks guys I was not sure about that, I like the idea of using the upfitter switch too, Gigger

 

I have a crew cab, long bed, and I put the wireless transmitter in the left taillight housing, and it worked fine.

Sam

 

I was wandering where to put the transmitter. So do you have trouble picking up stray cameras, I noticed several people say that can happen with the wireless. And do you see the hitch well? I pull a trailer daily so I have to hook up at least once a day. Was hopeing to make that a little easier.

So what kind of wire did you use to spice with? I like the ideal of putting under the hood.

 

AutoZone has the Peak for 80.00 with 30.00 rebate right now, guess that makes it easy to pick which one to buy...... 3.5 screen model. FYI

 

X2 on the license plate camera. My whole purpose of installing one was to aid in the trailer hookups. The license plate view is just able to show you more.

 

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yeh.. I pulled thru a couple McDonalds and all of a sudden the monitor was showing me pulling up to the order tower..!..

yes, I JUST see the hitch with the tailgate cam I added..

here is a post which I followed to move the camera to the handle
http://f150online.com/forums/other-b...ra-handle.html

| and the entire reason for my backup cam was trailer hookup.. works great!.. altho I like the license cam better than tailgate cam.. I still have the old handle and might go back.

here is a pic of the view on my nav unit

Sam