Backup camera options
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Backup camera options
I have a 2017 F350 Platinum that has the factory backup camera. Unfortunately, when I use my slide in camper I remove the tailgate and end up losing the camera. Looking for options on cameras for on the camper/truck so I can hook up my trailer still by myself. Ideally it would be something I can just plug into the factory harness. Figured I would ask here instead of reinventing the wheel.
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What I used when I used to have a 5th wheel camper. Magnetic mount camera. Plunked it on the 5th wheel until the pin was in. Then removed it and finished the hookup.
Haven't really used it since I sold the 5th wheel and got a truck with tailgate camera, but I keep it tucked in a door pocket just in case.
Haven't really used it since I sold the 5th wheel and got a truck with tailgate camera, but I keep it tucked in a door pocket just in case.
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I honestly don't know what the range is because mine only had to transmit from the 5th wheel plate into the cab, not a very long distance. Although I did also used to set it on the rear bumper to hook up my bumper pull trailers before I got the 2017 with camera.
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I like the idea of the wireless magnet mount because I can use it easily on 6 trailers. It would be great to see behind the trailer. Although for 40 some years I have been looking ahead of time before putting a trailer rear end somewhere.
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That's what I liked about the camera I linked earlier. At the time I had a 5th wheel camper and 3 bumper pull trailers. Now the camper's gone and a 4th trailer is in use, but the tailgate camera kind of negated me needing the magnetic mount camera.
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My new truck has the tailgate camera and it is just wonderful for backing up to a bumper pull trailer. Right on everytime. It could not be better. I was thinking about the wireless camera for the rear of the trailer looking back since 90% I am alone. Are you interested in selling yours?
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My new truck has the tailgate camera and it is just wonderful for backing up to a bumper pull trailer. Right on everytime. It could not be better. I was thinking about the wireless camera for the rear of the trailer looking back since 90% I am alone. Are you interested in selling yours?
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The magnetic one would be a great option if I didn't already have it wired int he truck. The idea of unplugging and removing the tailgate and then just plugging in another camera sounds like an easier idea.
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Ended up ordering the one that mounts to the licence plate. I figured this way I don't need to mount it on the camper and that it can be used any other time when I have the tailgate off.
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