Hi All,

Does anyone know if there's a backup camera system that connects to the Nav/Radio/CD system on the 08 ? New Toyota has one that I saw on a friends truck and it works really well. Camera is in the tailgate bezel. I want a camera that mounts on the license plate frame if possible.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Ron

 

Ford's camera mounts in the tailgate near the handle; therefore if the tailgate is off- no camera. The monitor is in the rearview mirror. The option number is 76V and the list price is $470. Best Buy and other similar stores sell a camera and monitor for about $150 (saw it in the store yesterday, but can't find it on their website). The camera can be mounted just above the license plate, or they had one built into a license plate frame.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...5-f-350-a.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...up-camera.html

 

A freind of mine bought a wireless one from Walmart. He's been happy with it.

 

Have the Wireless type and its not worth spit. It losses signal all the time, but mostly when i need it. If you ever get one, get a hard wired camera.

 

All,

Thanks for the info so far. I was wondering how the wireless would work. Haven't seen a wireless with anything bigger than 2.5" screen which is really small. I'd rather get something that integrates with my nav screen if I can find it.

 

Who is going to be the first to retrofit the new backup camera onto a '08 that didn't originally come with one? My truck will be a job 2 (being built this week) but I placed the order before the job 2 options came out. So I will only have the back up sensors and no camera .

Ohh and I gotta say I'm glad ford put the backup camera screen into the rearview mirror. I don't like when they build everything intrigrated into the stereo. I want to be able to replace the stereo without breaking any built in systems etc.

 

Like the others said, Ford added the rearview camera screen to the rearview mirror. I am guessing that is because the radio will not accept a video input from an outside source. If you want navigation and rearview camera in the dash, you are going to have to go aftermarket.

 

Beerstalker - Thanks for the info. Gonna check on an aftermarket kit that does a display with the rear view mirror or one that mounts on the back of the sunvisor.

 

Hi - I'm running an aftermarket (Alpine 205 DVD touchscreen) setup on mine, and have front & rear cameras. They are NOT wireless, and have an incredible picture. Here you can see what they look like - they are mounted at the top of the license plate(s)

 

Rock, where did you get your cameras and how did the install go? I have the alpine system aslo and was looking for just such a system.

 

I'll get you some details, but the install was simple.. I also have a toggle set up for front & rear cameras so that I can view each while driving..

 

awesome, let me know and thanks

 

hey rock, you know that the front push bar is crooked on you truck?

 

No the bar is fine. the rest of the truck is crooked .

JB666Rock: Are you affrade of somebody takeing the camera? It looks pretty easy to break off. That is what I like about the OEM ford setup.

Could you take a picture of the DVD screen showing one of the camera feeds?

 

Yep, I know.. I JUST put it on 3 minutes before that picture and took the shots before I tightened everything down.. It's good now, but slightly off in the picture -- Good eye!!!

As for the camera, they are through bolted, and have a special nut on the other side that requires a funky tool/socket to remove.. So no, if someone has that much time and can dodge bullets, they are free to take them.