Rear view camera options
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Rear view camera options
I'm ready to put a rear view camera in my X, but can't find what I really want. I'd love to find a multi-camera system with a thin 4" (or larger) monitor that can be tucked up behind the visor.
But I haven't found that, so I'm looking to see what others are doing. What are your recommendations? And pics are always welcome!
Thanks,
~Bass
But I haven't found that, so I'm looking to see what others are doing. What are your recommendations? And pics are always welcome!
Thanks,
~Bass
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From: SE Georgia
Ford OEM Rearview mirror with 1.5" LCD screen (left edge) that triggers on automatically when you put the truck in reverse. The LCD is hidden when not turned on
I used a OEM 2010 F-150 backup camera...but that wouldn't work too well on your X. Pretty much any aftermarket license plate frame camera will work great.
I've got maybe $350 in my setup using all factory components and it's wired to operate like factory.
I like the rearview mirror setup because I'm already looking in it naturally while check my side mirrors. Its placement makes more sense to me logically than a dash mounted screen
I used a OEM 2010 F-150 backup camera...but that wouldn't work too well on your X. Pretty much any aftermarket license plate frame camera will work great.
I've got maybe $350 in my setup using all factory components and it's wired to operate like factory.
I like the rearview mirror setup because I'm already looking in it naturally while check my side mirrors. Its placement makes more sense to me logically than a dash mounted screen
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From: Hattiesburg, MS
I went with the one in the link below. But I got a 7" monitor that I had hoped would fit about rear view mirror but won't. So I'm gonna mount it on the floor. I'll be installing this weekend I hope.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ghlight=Camera
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ghlight=Camera
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From: Chino, California
I used the VR3 wireless system I bought from Costco a few years back. Camera mounts on the license plate screws. I wired the power to the switched 12V+ in the trailer plug. The monitor inside uses power from the cigarette lighter port. Not the greatest, but it works hitching the trailer.
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From: Ouray, CO
I bought a gendex rear view mirror with
built in display, like oem.
Have a small camera to be mounted IN
the handle area of the liftgate.
bought exact camera in the thread by a guy
i met at a gtg, he's from GA.
Search for "backup camera hardwired" i am
on mobile and can't link
built in display, like oem.
Have a small camera to be mounted IN
the handle area of the liftgate.
bought exact camera in the thread by a guy
i met at a gtg, he's from GA.
Search for "backup camera hardwired" i am
on mobile and can't link
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I bought a gendex rear view mirror with
built in display, like oem.
Have a small camera to be mounted IN
the handle area of the liftgate.
bought exact camera in the thread by a guy
i met at a gtg, he's from GA.
Search for "backup camera hardwired" i am
on mobile and can't link
built in display, like oem.
Have a small camera to be mounted IN
the handle area of the liftgate.
bought exact camera in the thread by a guy
i met at a gtg, he's from GA.
Search for "backup camera hardwired" i am
on mobile and can't link
a camera on the top of the license plate bracket.
They make the mirrors/cameras for the oem.
I love mine for solo trailer hookup & its in the natural lookig spot!
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From: Hattiesburg, MS
I bought a gendex rear view mirror with
built in display, like oem.
Have a small camera to be mounted IN
the handle area of the liftgate.
bought exact camera in the thread by a guy
i met at a gtg, he's from GA.
Search for "backup camera hardwired" i am
on mobile and can't link
built in display, like oem.
Have a small camera to be mounted IN
the handle area of the liftgate.
bought exact camera in the thread by a guy
i met at a gtg, he's from GA.
Search for "backup camera hardwired" i am
on mobile and can't link
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Ohio
How about a GPS system that supports backup a camera?
Camera is an upgrade I want to add for hooking up my trailer and possibly adding one to the back of the trailer. Reading with interest the ideas out there.
Camera is an upgrade I want to add for hooking up my trailer and possibly adding one to the back of the trailer. Reading with interest the ideas out there.
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From: Media PA
I plan to have one on the plate or hitch to help with solo hitchups as well as a high mounted one to provide a view down that will cover the entire rear bumper out to just past the corners for tight backing situations. Plans also include a camera on the rear of the ToyHauler to keep an eye on that blindspot and another inside the garage area of the trailer to know if a problem developes with any of the toys or their bindings, a loose ATV, bike, cycle etc can do a lot of damage if it startes moving around in there!
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From: Metro Detroit, MI.
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.
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I'm still loading all the pics, but I'll get one up there soon as possible. Mine is a Kenwood which hooks up to the kenwood radio. I think there is only one kenwood camera (or at least there was at the time I got it. 5yrs ago)