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Old Jul 20, 2025 | 09:39 PM
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360 Camera System - Topper Impacts?

Wondering if a fiberglas hard shell on a 2025/2026 Super Duty would interfere with the 360 system's view capability. I have not figured out how many cameras there are, let alone their location. This is pure magic to me! I assume I will be a fan after a test drive.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2025 | 11:44 PM
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There should be no ill effects from a topper affecting the 360 camera. You will find that any equipped bed cameras will likely be obstructed though. That camera is located on the center high mounted stop light above your rear window. The camera for the rear of the truck is near the handle to drop the tailgate.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2025 | 06:07 AM
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The above is correct, if you have the 'center high mounted camera' you will not be able to use that camera, but the 360 view should be unaffected.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2025 | 07:42 AM
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I put a topper on my 24 F350. The only problem is you lose the view from the bed camera.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2025 | 08:15 AM
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There is a camera in the grill for the front view and cameras under the mirrors for the side views. Yes it does work well and is helpful.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2025 | 12:43 PM
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Thanks for the explanation everyone! I figured I may have heard by now if covering the bad might cause a major disruption to functionality. As I said in my OP, the ability to project views in all directions and from above is mystical to my. But I'm still pretty impressed with a backup camera that can predict a vehicle's path! It's all great, and but one of the advances that advocate a move forward from 2004.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2025 | 02:31 PM
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Search on 'truck topper camera relocation kit'. You will find ways to relocate the high mount camera.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2025 | 02:41 PM
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On a side note, my cab-high bed facing camera quit working yesterday. I use it often, to keep an eye on loads in the bed. When I press the button now, all I get is a purple/blue'ish screen. Any thoughts on resetting this? Or is it shot...
 
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