questions on CHMSL Camera
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I got my '17 f250 platinum about a month ago and did not get it with the 360 or CHMSL camera options. All I have is the tailgate camera. I was thinking of adding the OEM CHMSL camera. From what I see, I will need the camera and light itself, and to change the roof harness. The parts aren't too expensive, saw them on fordparts website. Just wondering if I will have to get the dealer to reprogram the sync 3 head unit to accept the additional camera, or if I can use FORSCAN to do it myself. If anyone has info on this, please chime in. Thanks.
I rather not use an aftermarket CHMSL camer kit if I don't have to.
I rather not use an aftermarket CHMSL camer kit if I don't have to.
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Has anyone been successful at adding the chmsl to an f-250? I ordered the kit and camera and wires but ford did not have anyway to update the sync system to show the view?
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More Turbo
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Please post confirmed part numbers for the CHMSL w/camera and associated harness.
I'll have to do some digging, but I seem to remember reading what the dealer needed to change with their IDS system. I thought it just needed to be "activated". Sorry that doesn't help much. Maybe a Ford Tech on site can confirm or deny???
I'll have to do some digging, but I seem to remember reading what the dealer needed to change with their IDS system. I thought it just needed to be "activated". Sorry that doesn't help much. Maybe a Ford Tech on site can confirm or deny???
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Any updates on this topic? My truck also only came with tailgate camera. We just got a new TC and I'd like to investigate adding the CHMSL camera, too. I'll be installing upfitter switches in the next couple weeks, so if I need to swap out harnesses, that'd be the prime time to do it. Thanks for any extra info you guys can provide!
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I was looking at a system from tadibrothers.com . Seeing the opposiite side of the trailer as I turn backing up always bothers me so I have been looking at the systems with the side mount cameras. I don't want to use the ford system because the rear camera is a wired camera and putting that in cleanly is a PIA.
FYI - the trailer mounted camera is not included in the camera packages. That comes as a separate add-on. I too plan on going with a after-market camera for the rear of the RV.
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FMVSS 111 stipulated rear view cameras on all vehicles of 10K GVW or less built on or after 5/1/2018. Ford is including across the board on all vehicles and is phasing in early. CHMSL is optional. Tailgate is standard.
New FMVSS 111 rearview camera requirements
New FMVSS 111 rearview camera requirements
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