External camera integration
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External camera integration
Wondering if anyone knows if you can take an external camera and wire it thru the AUX on the monitor of a truck with the max camera setup...the AUX is there for some reason, just do not know for sure what and how?
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Then I need this option:
Rear Camera - Customer-Placed Trailer Camera
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When backing up a trailer, this customer-placed camera will provide a helpful view of what’s behind your trailer. Prep kit includes camera and wiring.
Rear Camera - Customer-Placed Trailer Camera
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When backing up a trailer, this customer-placed camera will provide a helpful view of what’s behind your trailer. Prep kit includes camera and wiring.
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Then I need this option:
Rear Camera - Customer-Placed Trailer Camera
$375 S4
Add
When backing up a trailer, this customer-placed camera will provide a helpful view of what’s behind your trailer. Prep kit includes camera and wiring.
Rear Camera - Customer-Placed Trailer Camera
$375 S4
Add
When backing up a trailer, this customer-placed camera will provide a helpful view of what’s behind your trailer. Prep kit includes camera and wiring.
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The rear camera option is one way to go. But understand that any camera from FORD for the trailer is a wired camera so a wire thru the rig, and a plug at the bumper. It comes as a package. There is another option that adds TPMS for the trailer. It is Rear Camera - Individual Trailer TPMS/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera. It comes in a box and I ordered it as part of the build. I have not installed it yet but I will. I have read that there is an after market kit that changes the plug from the bumper to the box. I personally wanted the TPMS system which is integrated to the screen on the drivers side. The camera integrates to the screen in the center as AUX.
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The rear camera option is one way to go. But understand that any camera from FORD for the trailer is a wired camera so a wire thru the rig, and a plug at the bumper. It comes as a package. There is another option that adds TPMS for the trailer. It is Rear Camera - Individual Trailer TPMS/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera. It comes in a box and I ordered it as part of the build. I have not installed it yet but I will. I have read that there is an after market kit that changes the plug from the bumper to the box. I personally wanted the TPMS system which is integrated to the screen on the drivers side. The camera integrates to the screen in the center as AUX.
No and the TPMS as this will go on the back of my Truck Camper, no wheels...LOL
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The rear camera option is one way to go. But understand that any camera from FORD for the trailer is a wired camera so a wire thru the rig, and a plug at the bumper. It comes as a package. There is another option that adds TPMS for the trailer. It is Rear Camera - Individual Trailer TPMS/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera. It comes in a box and I ordered it as part of the build. I have not installed it yet but I will. I have read that there is an after market kit that changes the plug from the bumper to the box. I personally wanted the TPMS system which is integrated to the screen on the drivers side. The camera integrates to the screen in the center as AUX.
OP has a 2020 on order. I think you now get the 7-pin over 12-pin connector in the bed when the fifth wheel prep is ordered.
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It does not need to be on the build as it is customer installed. You get a box if ordered from factory. The box is not with the truck when delivered and must be corralled from the dealership as it is sent to them. I am sure you can buy this from the parts counter also.
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All depends on if he's planning on using it for a trailer or not. If with trailer, then yes, get the TPMS. It's saved my bacon at least once so far when I had a blow-out.
But if he's hooking it up to a truck camper, or maybe a shell over the bed, then no, he doesn't need the TPMS.
But if he's hooking it up to a truck camper, or maybe a shell over the bed, then no, he doesn't need the TPMS.
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Reading his post, he wants to add this to his max camera package. The official name is Rear Camera - Customer - Placed Trailer Camera. So I assume that he is putting it on a trailer although he could wire it up (not wireless), bolt it to his truck, and aim it somewhere else. I just wanted him to be aware of the TPMS for the trailer as both are integrated and a useful safety item.
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Nichols Manufacturing sells the kit to move the 7-pin over 12-pin connector. High quality stuff. I have the kit, camera, and TPMS system on my truck/trailer. Works great and install was not difficult and looks flawless if you take your time.
OP has a 2020 on order. I think you now get the 7-pin over 12-pin connector in the bed when the fifth wheel prep is ordered.
OP has a 2020 on order. I think you now get the 7-pin over 12-pin connector in the bed when the fifth wheel prep is ordered.
It does not need to be on the build as it is customer installed. You get a box if ordered from factory. The box is not with the truck when delivered and must be corralled from the dealership as it is sent to them. I am sure you can buy this from the parts counter also.
All depends on if he's planning on using it for a trailer or not. If with trailer, then yes, get the TPMS. It's saved my bacon at least once so far when I had a blow-out.
But if he's hooking it up to a truck camper, or maybe a shell over the bed, then no, he doesn't need the TPMS.
But if he's hooking it up to a truck camper, or maybe a shell over the bed, then no, he doesn't need the TPMS.
Here I am fully loaded out on a trip and it rides level w the AF 1150 which is a heavy unit.
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Ok, yep, just need to put the camera on the back, and wire it into the existing connector. You can either get the camera from the Parts counter, or Nichols also sells it:
https://nicholsmanufacturingandweldi...ra-camera-only
No idea which is cheaper, I put mine on my order so that I got the X-plan pricing on the option, and built it into our finance options.
One thing to note: The truck always reverts to the tailgate camera when it's put in reverse, not the trailer camera. When backing up the fiver, I put it in reverse, select the camera, and then pick the 'AUX' to see out the trailer's camera instead of staring at my front storage cubby on the fiver. I wish it was smarter to tell the difference when a trailer is connected, but after a few times it becomes almost muscle memory.
https://nicholsmanufacturingandweldi...ra-camera-only
No idea which is cheaper, I put mine on my order so that I got the X-plan pricing on the option, and built it into our finance options.
One thing to note: The truck always reverts to the tailgate camera when it's put in reverse, not the trailer camera. When backing up the fiver, I put it in reverse, select the camera, and then pick the 'AUX' to see out the trailer's camera instead of staring at my front storage cubby on the fiver. I wish it was smarter to tell the difference when a trailer is connected, but after a few times it becomes almost muscle memory.
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One thing to note: The truck always reverts to the tailgate camera when it's put in reverse, not the trailer camera. When backing up the fiver, I put it in reverse, select the camera, and then pick the 'AUX' to see out the trailer's camera instead of staring at my front storage cubby on the fiver. I wish it was smarter to tell the difference when a trailer is connected, but after a few times it becomes almost muscle memory.
Remember Trailer Brake Controller settings for each trailer (this is my #1 request)
Remember Tow/Haul settings for each trailer
Remember Exhaust Brake settings for each trailer
Ability to show the AUX camera at all speeds and gear selections
The system could detect that a trailer is connected (hitched) but the 7 pin (or 4 pin) cable isn't connected. A messages such as "Hey dumbass, did you forget to connect the trailer cable again? What else did you forget?"
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