Backup camera recommendation for type & location
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Backup camera recommendation for type & location
Searched through a bunch of older threads and never really found what I was looking for. Bought my 06 F350 CCLB Dually in January and would like to put a backup camera on it. After doing some research and looking at options I decided to put in a new head unit to be able to view the camera image. Just ordered a Sony XAV-64BT.
Now the question is which camera to buy and which location for install? My preference would be the tailgate handle but from what I've read I can only get that if I buy a newer tailgate which I am not going to do. So what would the next best mounting place/type be and the best camera for it?
Any comments/suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks for your time,
Tom
Now the question is which camera to buy and which location for install? My preference would be the tailgate handle but from what I've read I can only get that if I buy a newer tailgate which I am not going to do. So what would the next best mounting place/type be and the best camera for it?
Any comments/suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks for your time,
Tom
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I had the emblem camera on my F150, I've just had this fitted to my SD, unfortunately I don't know the brand as my local audio guy did the install. I do know it works well with the Pioneer AVIC 960DAB I had fitted which has some great features like adjustable parking guide lines, it is perfect for hitching up a trailer.
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I had the emblem camera on my F150, I've just had this fitted to my SD, unfortunately I don't know the brand as my local audio guy did the install. I do know it works well with the Pioneer AVIC 960DAB I had fitted which has some great features like adjustable parking guide lines, it is perfect for hitching up a trailer.
So did they screw that right to the tailgate? It looks like it is wired and runs underneath the tailgate? If that is correct, is there a way to disconnect it for removing the tailgate?
Thanks,
Tom
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It is screwed to the tailgate, there is a waterproof connection behind the bumper, I asked for this for 2 reasons firstly so I can remove the tailgate, secondly I can add another camera to the back of al trailer.
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