Cab view baby camera?
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Cab view baby camera?
Is there a way to modify/install an interior camera to view from the drivers position a backseat rear facing occupant
Ideally I would like to view via rearview mirror. Or if not the mirror then possibly an aftermarket LCD type screen...
Ideally I would like to view via rearview mirror. Or if not the mirror then possibly an aftermarket LCD type screen...
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Check here you probably can work something out. Now if you have electronics in your current mirror you might have some issues. But there are alternatives here as well. Consider night vision in your choice as well.
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The factory video rear-view for the backup camera is simple composite video in... if you get one of the aftermarkets, it shouldn't be a major challenge.
Couldn't you accomplish the same thing with a properly placed/aimed mirror?
Couldn't you accomplish the same thing with a properly placed/aimed mirror?
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He was probably referring to a convex mirror.
There are plenty of mirrors built for baby purposes... I see them all the time. Google baby car mirror or similar and you should find plenty of resources.
A $10 mirror seems a *lot* easier than a camera, video monitor, cabling, power, etc.!
There are plenty of mirrors built for baby purposes... I see them all the time. Google baby car mirror or similar and you should find plenty of resources.
A $10 mirror seems a *lot* easier than a camera, video monitor, cabling, power, etc.!
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It is a conversation mirror. A convex mirror that folds down from the overhead console so the front seat passengers can see the rear seat passengers without turning around. Our 03 expedition had one also I do believe.
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I bought this truck when my daughter was 13 months and still facing backwards... got a mirror at BRU for a mere $13.99 to contact to that huge-a$$ headrest in the backseat and problem solved...
It is not a cheap investment and has no resale value - especially when you can look in the rearview and get the same view for less than $15.
I realize looking 6" up from the screen location can be taxing but you'll be okay.
It is not a cheap investment and has no resale value - especially when you can look in the rearview and get the same view for less than $15.
I realize looking 6" up from the screen location can be taxing but you'll be okay.
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yeah... 6hrs+ of research and already I'm into cabling, cams, lcds's which = BIG BUCKS! If it was a plug and play for less than $100 I'd bite... think I'll do the mirror ans use the cash for the TBC add on
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What about the rear backup cameras you can buy from the auto parts stores and mount the camera around the rear light or above the rear window and the monitor on the dash they are about a buck to a buck and a half up here in canuckland.
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