Back up Camera?
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Back up Camera?
Anyone have an aftermarket back up camera? They seem to be getting cheaper now. I don't have any fancy radio and don't want some add on screen. I was thinking about a set up that comes with a new rear view mirror and displays the picture there. Anyone have any experience or input on these?
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I think i got it @ JC Whitney or Amazon , you buy the camera separately & its auto dimming
If you buy one, id recommend the larger screen size.Amazon.com: Gentex GENK242 Auto dimming mirror with rear camera display: Automotive
If you buy one, id recommend the larger screen size.Amazon.com: Gentex GENK242 Auto dimming mirror with rear camera display: Automotive
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Chris, here's how I the camera for my F250.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post7785341
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post7785341
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I have an OEM 2009 F-150 mirror in my truck, and 2010 F-150 tailgate camera. Works/looks factory, and with it in the rearview mirror, it's easy to use while backing up
My Flex has the display on the dash and I can't stand that thing because it's not a natural view zone while backing up...or just driving IMO
The F-150 mirror will work with any camera. Just a +/- RCA input for wiring. It's triggered off the reverse wire.
My Flex has the display on the dash and I can't stand that thing because it's not a natural view zone while backing up...or just driving IMO
The F-150 mirror will work with any camera. Just a +/- RCA input for wiring. It's triggered off the reverse wire.
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Oh yeah, less than $300 using factory components (gentex). eBay has the mirror for $150-200. Check out seller "nailsandsales". Hardest part of the install was custom wiring a connector
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Tylus, thats a nice set up! The image/screen in the mirror is the best way to go. You wont be looking down/around/back & forth for the other screen! The gentex has a 2 1/4 by 2 3/4 inch screen & the mirror is an inch larger that my stock mirror.
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Chris, here's how I the camera for my F250.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post7785341
Stewart
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post7785341
Stewart
I like the idea of an over-sized mirror and screen. Thanks for the link above.
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I'm subscribing.
I may need to replace my mirror soon because whatever holds the fluid within the mirror seems to have busted. Part of the mirror is regular and the other part looks like the cloudiness that mirrors in bathrooms sometimes get.
I may need to replace my mirror soon because whatever holds the fluid within the mirror seems to have busted. Part of the mirror is regular and the other part looks like the cloudiness that mirrors in bathrooms sometimes get.
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I'm interested in this as well but I also like the idea of being able to switch between two cameras. One in front and one in back. I've got backup sensors and mirrors to help to the rear but nothing but judgement and OLD eyes for the front.
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I'm looking to do a front camera as well. The front on these beasts is challenging when trying to shoehorn it into San Francisco parking spots!
Right now, I have the backup camera displaying on my Pioneer AVIC 7" head unit's display. Once I get the front camera, I'll likely move the backup camera to the rear-view mirror and connect the front camera to the Pioneer.
Right now, I have the backup camera displaying on my Pioneer AVIC 7" head unit's display. Once I get the front camera, I'll likely move the backup camera to the rear-view mirror and connect the front camera to the Pioneer.
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The F-150 "Ford logo/emblem" camera is also the same size as the grille emblem. In the future, I plan on buying another one and installing it into the front grille for parking. Then a simple toggle switch and I can swap between the 2 cameras for backing up, or pulling into spots
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it's about the size of my iPhone screen. I'll try to get actual measurements tomorrow for you.
The F-150 "Ford logo/emblem" camera is also the same size as the grille emblem. In the future, I plan on buying another one and installing it into the front grille for parking. Then a simple toggle switch and I can swap between the 2 cameras for backing up, or pulling into spots
The F-150 "Ford logo/emblem" camera is also the same size as the grille emblem. In the future, I plan on buying another one and installing it into the front grille for parking. Then a simple toggle switch and I can swap between the 2 cameras for backing up, or pulling into spots