Standard XL backup camera good enough?

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Aug 20, 2019 | 06:03 PM

#16

RVAExpedition

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From: Richmond, VA

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Originally Posted by '18_F250_4x4

The smaller screen works well, exactly what is designed to do. It has a zoom option so helps make the final positioning be more accurate.

Well I guess I learn something every day. This is the first I’ve heard of the zoom. Haha thanks for mentioning that.

Aug 20, 2019 | 06:10 PM

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Crabbman P

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Originally Posted by Sljb4

I was stumped also. I just googled this and it says if you have the 4" screen you can zoom in and out by pressing the OK button on the control panel. Guess what I will be doing later.

The zoom works great. Makes hitching up a breeze. Zoom is second button from the right under the screen.

Aug 20, 2019 | 06:30 PM

#18

Sljb4

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Crabbman, thank you for the correct info. The ok button does not do anything.

Aug 20, 2019 | 08:48 PM

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Lnewell

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Not to hijack, but do the aftermarket head units retain the zoom feature? Not knowing is what's keeping me from upgrading head unit from my little screen. Factory 4.3 screen works great hitching up.

Aug 21, 2019 | 05:21 AM

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tibadoe

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From: Gladys, VA

XL camera works fine for me.

Aug 21, 2019 | 11:47 AM

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dnewton3

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Originally Posted by Crabbman P

The zoom works great. Makes hitching up a breeze. Zoom is second button from the right under the screen.

OH MY! Now I've got to go home and play with it. This old dog just learned a new trick!

Aug 21, 2019 | 11:54 AM

#22

ncl

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From: Green Springs, OH

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Originally Posted by Lnewell

Not to hijack, but do the aftermarket head units retain the zoom feature? Not knowing is what's keeping me from upgrading head unit from my little screen. Factory 4.3 screen works great hitching up.

Yes this would be good info to have.

Aug 21, 2019 | 12:32 PM

#23

Crabbman P

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No zoom and zoom. If my hitch shank was in the camera in zoom would be right on it

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Aug 21, 2019 | 01:27 PM

#24

wingdavid

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From: Auburn

The small screen with zoom is perfect for left to right alignment. I struggled with getting forward and back closer than an inch, But know I just video call my wife's cell phone, she switches to the camera on the back of the phone and points it to the trailer hitch, Now I can line up close enough every time to drop right in place without the verbal a little forward, now a little back we used to do .

Aug 21, 2019 | 05:17 PM

#25

2018f250stx

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From: Norwalk ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lnewell

Not to hijack, but do the aftermarket head units retain the zoom feature? Not knowing is what's keeping me from upgrading head unit from my little screen. Factory 4.3 screen works great hitching up.

Mine retained the zoom and factory active markers