Back up cameras
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Joined: Oct 2006
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I have 2 of these:
One on the front and one on the rear. The front one is on all the time then when you put it in reverse the rear one is displayed. The front one is the best b/c you can pull into parking spaces and get within 6" of the car in front.
One on the front and one on the rear. The front one is on all the time then when you put it in reverse the rear one is displayed. The front one is the best b/c you can pull into parking spaces and get within 6" of the car in front.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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Just FYI for those that need a power wire for reverse sensing, the rear view mirror (if you have an auto dim mirror) gets power on one of the three wires when you go into reverse. I used it to power a stand alone monitor that I installed beside the mirror. My camera was wireless and gets power from the rev lights. I have the camera mounted on the licence plate. It's a bit low.
Some thing mid way would be better. But if you need a rev power wire the one at the rear view mirror works well. Its easy to find. Pull the connector. One is ground. One is powered normally, one gets power in reverse. So it turns on my
Some thing mid way would be better. But if you need a rev power wire the one at the rear view mirror works well. Its easy to find. Pull the connector. One is ground. One is powered normally, one gets power in reverse. So it turns on my
More Turbo
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 611
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From: Northern NV
Here's the one I've had for the last 4 years:
There's a new one out with better night vision but I have some crazy backup lights so it actually looks like daylight when I back up...
It keeps me from backing into stuff and I have it aimed at the top of my hitch ball so I can line up to my trailer hitch perfectly every time.
Unless you're planning to drive at speed in reverse I don't see any utility in a high resolution/expensive backup camera. As long as it clearly shows obstacles it's job is done.
Mine is wired to come on automatically when I switch into reverse and is displayed on a Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT.
There's a new one out with better night vision but I have some crazy backup lights so it actually looks like daylight when I back up...
It keeps me from backing into stuff and I have it aimed at the top of my hitch ball so I can line up to my trailer hitch perfectly every time.Unless you're planning to drive at speed in reverse I don't see any utility in a high resolution/expensive backup camera. As long as it clearly shows obstacles it's job is done.
Mine is wired to come on automatically when I switch into reverse and is displayed on a Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: South Eastern Michigan
Snow, Im very interested in what you will end up doing. I've been debating this for some time but havent done much research. I like OEM type installations and bulletproof results. I know whatever you do will be along this line. Keep us posted. Thanks.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Stevens Point, WI
I will for sure keep you guys in the loop on the outcome and project.
I am just waiting for my dvd/navi double din to show up so I can power it up and check the camera I have right now one more time just to be sure I know what I have. lol
I will have it wired to the reverse lights so the camera comes on when put in reverse. I may put in a switch to manually turn it on as well.
I do have plans to have a second camera on the back of the TT as well that I can connect by the trailer plugs for backing up the TT and also checking in on the boat while traveling because othherwise I only see the boat while taking turns.
I am just waiting for my dvd/navi double din to show up so I can power it up and check the camera I have right now one more time just to be sure I know what I have. lol
I will have it wired to the reverse lights so the camera comes on when put in reverse. I may put in a switch to manually turn it on as well.
I do have plans to have a second camera on the back of the TT as well that I can connect by the trailer plugs for backing up the TT and also checking in on the boat while traveling because othherwise I only see the boat while taking turns.
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: South Eastern Michigan
What did you get?
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Stevens Point, WI
I got a sonyXNV660BT
It is older but has everything I need and no extra bling I don't need.
nothing spectacular but will get the job done and matches the interior and lights good.
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From: Kennesaw GA
I am installing one right now including backup camera, blue tooth mic, sub woofer with amp, and sirius xm. Not done but the Metra fit looks good with the JVC (Arsenal KW-V200BT) head unit I bought. Only thing I don't like is the entire dash piece / instrument cluster surround will have to come out if I have issues down the road. I will post pics when done, hopefully by Friday.