Question about 360 camera before ordering.
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5th Wheeling
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Good to hear if it's less than 100". At worst, I'll take a tape measure to the dealer, roll down both windows, and measure across to see. That 102" regulation makes sense, and even of they were that, I could squeeze in, just veeeery slowly...
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5th Wheeling
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Thanks! That's exactly what I needed! Looks like I'll be ordering the 360 camera. Sucks, but if I want to use my garage, I have to do it.
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My wife backs her F250 out of the garage with the mirrors folded. She has the 360 camera but I know she just uses the tailgate camera and rearview mirror when backing out.
I only say this because you mentioned you really did not want to spend the money for the 360 camera option. If it is just for backing out of your garage, I don't think you need it.
Oh, another consideration for the 360 camera is the front mounted camera. If you have to pull up close to the back wall of your garage, and don't have any other stop guidance, the front camera provides a good view.
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5th Wheeling
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Good points, and yeah, I know I can just back straight out, just makes me nervous in a $60k truck. I'll have about 2 feet in front of me when truck is parked, so should be ok there. I've probably done 100 build and price scenarios on the Ford site, and never imagined this would be the most difficult choice. It's becoming worse than the white or carbon grey decision with blackout package...
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Good points, and yeah, I know I can just back straight out, just makes me nervous in a $60k truck. I'll have about 2 feet in front of me when truck is parked, so should be ok there. I've probably done 100 build and price scenarios on the Ford site, and never imagined this would be the most difficult choice. It's becoming worse than the white or carbon grey decision with blackout package...
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5th Wheeling
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Just did. Folded and backed out. Gives me panic attack! Now I know. I just use my side mirrors, A LOT, and not comfy without them. Guess I'll order with the cameras. Thanks again to everyone for the inputs!
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Except of course when your SYNC fails and you won’t see the output from any of your cameras…wish I had seen a comprehensive list of expected failures before adding the 360 camera
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