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Mar 23, 2013 | 12:56 PM

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5.4T

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thanks officer for the idea of mounting the camera, My navigators got a spoiler im put it right under there !

Here are the 3 spots im thinking about putting the camera in which you guys think is best?

Mar 24, 2013 | 07:39 AM

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Curt's05

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That depends on the view you want, these camera's have a huge wide angle lens. Here is a shot of mine from 3 ft away.

Mar 25, 2013 | 01:43 AM

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HiZ

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What deck do you have?

Mar 25, 2013 | 08:41 AM

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What deck do you have?

If thats for me, I have a Kenwood KVT-512. single din head unit with a slide out and pop up screen. I didn't want to do any cutting or trimming to fit a dbl din in the opening. This way if anyone looks inside all they see is what appears to be a basic single din radio.

Mar 27, 2013 | 05:56 PM

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Finally got the pics to download. It sucks being busy all the time.

Apr 1, 2013 | 09:31 PM

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WE3ZS

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Thanks for the pics Al, I know all about being busy all the time.

Apr 2, 2013 | 11:43 AM

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Joshua Sirchuk

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Originally Posted by officer131

hooked into the lens of the third brake light. Sorry for the delay, but the website i used for photos before deleted my account. Went to another site and had to upload them all over again.

I had considered mounting my camera there. Do you have a pic with the view from that position?

Apr 2, 2013 | 07:07 PM

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WE3ZS

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I had considered mounting my camera there. Do you have a pic with the view from that position?

Umm, 2 posts above yours, post #20 in this thread.

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Apr 2, 2013 | 09:45 PM

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Joshua Sirchuk

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Umm, 2 posts above yours, post #20 in this thread.

wow, I feel smrt...

Here's mine.
I'm running the C350 Kenwood camera with multiview and the DNX9990 head unit. I'm still working on the mount, so the camera isn't centered and the diamond plate looks a little rough.

Thats a 2x6 that extends beyond the edges of the truck and is straight. I took the pic from straight above to show how close to the rig I can see.

Here's what the 2x6 looks from the monitor. Note the way the board looks bent. It's very comfortable to look at.

Apr 3, 2013 | 01:29 AM

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5.4T

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Lol................I want a Kenwood ! But I don't want to lose my steering wheel controls

Apr 3, 2013 | 02:54 PM

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Lol................I want a Kenwood ! But I don't want to lose my steering wheel controls

My controller comes in handy every once in a while.

Apr 3, 2013 | 05:57 PM

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pozman

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I used the kenwood camera. It was small enough to mount on trailer hitch below bumper. Fits well and gives good view

Apr 4, 2013 | 09:25 AM

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officer131

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I used the kenwood camera. It was small enough to mount on trailer hitch below bumper. Fits well and gives good view

I thought about mounting it down there, but figured it would get knocked around by debris or something that might brake it.

Apr 4, 2013 | 11:28 AM

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Diesel Newb

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Originally Posted by Curt's05

The 2" screen on my rear view mirror is bright & clear

Where did you get your mirror? The ones I can find all seem to be either hundreds of dollars or just a slipover.

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Originally Posted by Tylus

Ford OEM Rearview mirror with 1.5" LCD screen (left edge) that triggers on automatically when you put the truck in reverse.

I know your camera came from a 2010 F150, but what about the mirror? Any particular year or model? I don't like the smaller screen but we're VERY big on keeping a stock looking interior.

Apr 12, 2013 | 04:55 AM

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Tylus

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I bought all of my parts from an eBay seller "nailsandsales" for I think about $350. Mirror + Camera

the Mirror and Camera are from a 2010 F-150

you can also get the mirror from almost any 2008+ Ford. The upper trim levels come with them standard. Hope that answers your questions

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