So on a previous truck I installed a rear view camera and just ran the rca cables all the way to the dash. Under the dash I then provided power and video connections. This worked pretty well except I got some weird horizontal lines on the monitor ones I was driving and got up to speed.
Still not sure what caused it but on my newer truck I want to avoid this. The old setup was pretty cheap but when the truck wasn't moving it provided a great color picture. Any ideas ? The 'newer' truck is a 2001 f250 sd shortbed supercab.
Can I prevent it by connecting ground closer to the camera?
Thanks !

 

I don't remember what they are called, but they sell a magnet of sorts that clamps on to the wire, much like pre-made A/V cords. It soaks up the interference. Maybe go that route?

 

Are you keeping the camera feed ON at all times? If this is RFI/EMI related, you try to put a Ferrite ring around the cable. Here's a link

 

No, camera feed isn't on at all times, only when I switched it on as needed.
I will try the Ferrite ring.

 

Also, what is the power source for the camera and monitor? On my EX, I tapped into the reverse lights for power to the camera. That way, the camera comes on only when the vehicle is in reverse gear. From what I read, you have a dedicated monitor for the reverse camera. If your monitor is powered by one of the power ports/cigarette lighter plugs, that might be a reason for the interference, as I have seen on some other cars. That will require a RFI isolator of some sort. I use my Android Stereo head unit as my reverse camera display.

Good luck with the troubleshooting.

 

Yes, I tapped into a Ignition switched +12 volt going into my stereo. I then ran that to a switch on the dash and then into the dedicated monitor as well as power for the camera itself.
I should just run a separate 12v feed think ?

 

Can't hurt