Backup camera setup for hitch
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Backup camera setup for hitch
Hi all,
I purchased a 2004 F350 to pull a boat that I also just purchased. I quickly realized that I need a set of eyes on the hitch when hooking up. My previous boat was a 21' bass boat which I only needed to get somewhat close to, then I could move the boat and trailer over to the hitch and be on my way. With this new boat, I need to get right under the hitch or damn near it as there is not a lot of I can do to get the hitch down on the ball.
So need to get something to be able to view things as reversing. I started a thread on the "The Hull Truth" forums on this which there was two schools of thought:
I would be fine with either, but I am curious about opinions from others.
Thanks,
-Bennett
I purchased a 2004 F350 to pull a boat that I also just purchased. I quickly realized that I need a set of eyes on the hitch when hooking up. My previous boat was a 21' bass boat which I only needed to get somewhat close to, then I could move the boat and trailer over to the hitch and be on my way. With this new boat, I need to get right under the hitch or damn near it as there is not a lot of I can do to get the hitch down on the ball.
So need to get something to be able to view things as reversing. I started a thread on the "The Hull Truth" forums on this which there was two schools of thought:
- Install a new head unit that can accept input from a reverse camera and add a camera
- Get something independent that is dedicated to a reverse camera
I would be fine with either, but I am curious about opinions from others.
Thanks,
-Bennett
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I had a wireless camera that was installed at the license plate. It was from Peak, the same folks that make the engine coolant. It worked well but required a separate screen. Some of the newer cameras can display on your phone.
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I picked up a 7" Haloview MC7108 and Furrion mount adapter for my travel trailer. I also picked up the CA109 wireless camera for over the license plate. I have the backup camera wired to the reverse lights, and I will probably do the same for the monitor, with an override switch for using the trailer camera on the road. So far I leave the monitor mounted to the dash on the EX, but I can remove it easy enough when I need to.
PS. If you wear polarized sunglasses to drive don't pull the cover off of the monitor.
PS. If you wear polarized sunglasses to drive don't pull the cover off of the monitor.
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