I don't think I'd bother if it was me. We usually don't use our back up cam. Too many variables and you still really need a spotter. That said, if you do get one, you can wire it a few different ways. Mine was wires as constantly on but I added a toggle switch so I could shut it off when not in use. I may change it and tie into the back up light circuit. You can also tie it into the parking lamp circuit which would be the easiest for a retrofit as you can just tap one of your marker lights which would be directly under the camera location anyway. Then when the marker lights are on, the camera has power. On the head unit you can just toggle between the camera and NAV as needed. Very easy.

 

Is it designed to be mounted high, or at license plate level? Looking at the Garmin site for the BC-30, it appears to mount to license plate frame.


With that said, I don't know how much I'd really need it. What I need is someone back there watching the whole picture, high/low/sides, etc.

 

It's designed to be mounted at the very top in the rear Dave.

 

Update, sounds like the Cardinal is finished at the factory today, and the dealer will go pick it up tomorrow morning. Shooting for a Wednesday delivery!

 

Dang, this week will take FOREVER!

 

That's pretty dang quick!

 

We only live about 90 minutes north of Elkhart, IN where these are made. Dealer just has to do their own Prep, then we go in for the PDI, and away we go! But Monty, you are correct, this week is going to crawl....

 

Dave, I'll be in your neck of the woods right before the G2G. Stopping off in Goshen for a couple of things at the XLR plant.

 

Rodney, Better be careful...if you wander into Michigan, and see the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, you may never want to leave! We are straight north of Goshen/South Bend, in Grand Rapids. We'll be further north of that when you are coming through in the northern lower peninsula.

 

Just wait till they find something during PDI and it takes another two weeks before you can have it...

 

David, Bite your tongue!

 

This man speaks the truth...

 

LOL,

Couldn't help myself.

 

I won't have a ton of time to tour. Driving to the plant on Tuesday. Sleep in the rig Tuesday night. Wed morning they crank it up about 4:45 so it should be an early start. Thursday they should be done and I drive to Chicago Northwest KOA and set up. Pick up the girls at Midway Friday. Camp for a day and head to Dells Sunday. Then all hell should break loose...

 

Dave , I can't wait to see the Cardinal. Good luck being patient.
Rodney, sounds like you have it all planned out.