rear view mirrors w/ back up camera?
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rear view mirrors w/ back up camera?
since my rear view mirror has decided to take a crap.
i was originally thinking of getting a radio w/ back up camera, but now i'm thinking of a mirror
has anyone installed one that looks oem and works good?
i was originally thinking of getting a radio w/ back up camera, but now i'm thinking of a mirror
has anyone installed one that looks oem and works good?
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I installed the gentex 3.5 inch back up display mirror found on autoanything
It works extremely well with a wide angle license plate camera from amazon
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=75988 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=75987
It works extremely well with a wide angle license plate camera from amazonhttps://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=75988 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=75987
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FORD F150 AUTO DIM REAR MIRROR BACK UP CAMERA DISPLAY - eBay (item 130547416034 end time Aug-14-11 21:37:13 PDT)
Have this from the factory in my Expy. Works great and is really useful being incorporated into the rearview. Also has auto dim
You can get aftermarket for a bit cheaper, but they aren't as nice as OEM.
Have this from the factory in my Expy. Works great and is really useful being incorporated into the rearview. Also has auto dim
You can get aftermarket for a bit cheaper, but they aren't as nice as OEM.
More Turbo
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7" screen...ebay special, has aux input for a 2nd video source and well...3 yrs later..still going strong.
My Canon didnt like taking the pic of the screen, but yet, it is full color and great pic
My Canon didnt like taking the pic of the screen, but yet, it is full color and great pic
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How does that work when it's not in reverse? Is it a normal mirror? Never seen that before.
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Read this thread and specifically pay attention to posts made by Matt M, PA. This is the way to do a reverse camera.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ake-light.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ake-light.html
Tuned
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From: central fl
I've been wanting to get one myself I had seen the one that clips on the mirror but don't like the idea of it consuming the whole mirror when the video is on and I really didn't want to fool with running wires front to back.
Just now after reading this thread and the one linked in it, I came across this one- Peak PKC0RG Black Small Rear View Mirror with 3.5" Backup Camera.
Doesn't have night vision but the back up lights should be fine, I mostly need it for hooking up to trailers quickly and I've been going to add some LED fog lights back there anyway.
So its ordered and on its way.
Just now after reading this thread and the one linked in it, I came across this one- Peak PKC0RG Black Small Rear View Mirror with 3.5" Backup Camera.
Doesn't have night vision but the back up lights should be fine, I mostly need it for hooking up to trailers quickly and I've been going to add some LED fog lights back there anyway.
So its ordered and on its way.
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I installed one from Pyle which clipped over an existing rear view mirror for a customer who had gotten it for his birthday. It was decent enough to make out larger items but the image was really washed out. The factory ones which I've seen have all had good picture quality but the images are fairly small.
Found the link to the one he had: http://www.amazon.com/PLCM7300BT-7-I.../dp/B001RJMKOW
Found the link to the one he had: http://www.amazon.com/PLCM7300BT-7-I.../dp/B001RJMKOW
Last edited by tdappleman; Aug 19, 2011 at 02:29 PM. Reason: added link
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I believe that one is made to go on the backside of a sun visor.
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Beefcake,
I think this is what you are looking for... its an OEM look for sure... they sell them at advance auto parts for $139.99 however amazon has them for $99.00
Amazon.com: Peak PKC0RG Black Small Rear View Mirror with 3.5" Backup Camera: Automotive
I think this is what you are looking for... its an OEM look for sure... they sell them at advance auto parts for $139.99 however amazon has them for $99.00
Amazon.com: Peak PKC0RG Black Small Rear View Mirror with 3.5" Backup Camera: Automotive
Tuned
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From: central fl
I got it installed and the camera I'm very satisfied with. The mirror sucks. It is way to dark. The back windows are factory tinted and I had the rest of it tinted. It might be acceptable if there was no tinting.
It doesn't have night vision but the factory backup lights seem to provide plenty of light.
It does pickup signal from other wireless things also, sometimes it kicks on with just the blue blank screen and sometimes you see the video from someones security camera. It hasn't been a nuissance to me yet.
But as it stands its a camera but mirror is useless.
It doesn't have night vision but the factory backup lights seem to provide plenty of light.
It does pickup signal from other wireless things also, sometimes it kicks on with just the blue blank screen and sometimes you see the video from someones security camera. It hasn't been a nuissance to me yet.
But as it stands its a camera but mirror is useless.