Adding a 5-wheel Backup Camera

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May 12, 2023 | 07:09 AM

GI56

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Adding a 5-wheel Backup Camera

Anyone had experience adding a 5-wheel backup camera that sits on the back of the cab and displays the bed of the truck to aid with 5-wheel hook up? My 2020 F350 XLT does not have one but it does have the 8in Sinc 3 system. I was wondering if I bought a aftermarket or even OEM camera to replace the cab back up light would the electrical fittings automatically pick up the camera (assuming it fits OEM specs) or will I still have to run the wires through the cab to the sinc 3 system? I guess I’m hoping the truck comes already wired so if you replace the light with a camera it will plug in to existing cabling and pop up on the factory sync 3 display. I’m not optimistic though. Any experience here would help. Thanks

May 12, 2023 | 12:46 PM

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You need the CHMSL camera and 3rd brake light. I dont know what is involved to make it work with sync but above your 8" screen is there a camera button? My 2022 XLT has the 360 camera kit but it was possible to order the truck with just the CHMSL camera also.

May 12, 2023 | 05:44 PM

GI56

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No, that's my concern. It does however, show my backup camera on the screen but my 2022 did have the camera button and you had the option to toggle it to the 3rd brake light. I was hoping perhaps that the only component mission was the camera since all the trucks start off the same but I'm not optimistic. I would rather the the 3rd break light camera function with the factory 8in screen than have to add another monitor in the vehicle. Thanks