Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
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Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Alexandria, KY USA
Rear View Camera
Hey guys,
I'm thinking of mounting a rear view camera on the rear of my truck, probably under the tailgate. Like what you find on the back of motorhomes, fire trucks, ect. I think it would help both in backing into tight spots, and backing up to a trailer. What are your thoughts? Also, does anyone know of a camera that would be small enough to mount under the tailgate, and still be able to let the tailgate down without hitting it?
Bluehawk
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F-250 SD XLT CC 4x4 Shortbed; 285/75R16 BFGoodrich T/A KO, MAAP nerf bars, Rally/Lightbar combo, PIAA 1300 driving lights, Lund bugshield, Lund SunVisor, tinted windows, K&N airfilter, Access tonneau cover, Rhino Liner, remote starter/security system, custom built console, Cobra 29 ST/WX CB with a Wilson 1000 magnet mount antenna, Realistic 500 channel police scanner, Kenwood 10 disk CD changer, Compaq laptop, SVP 100 Watt siren, and 24 Strobe lights.
Upgrades for the near future include: Warn Rio Grande pushbar with a 12,000# winch, 4" lift kit, and fender flares.
I'm thinking of mounting a rear view camera on the rear of my truck, probably under the tailgate. Like what you find on the back of motorhomes, fire trucks, ect. I think it would help both in backing into tight spots, and backing up to a trailer. What are your thoughts? Also, does anyone know of a camera that would be small enough to mount under the tailgate, and still be able to let the tailgate down without hitting it?
Bluehawk
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displaythumbnail.php?&photoid=4318&.jpg
F-250 SD XLT CC 4x4 Shortbed; 285/75R16 BFGoodrich T/A KO, MAAP nerf bars, Rally/Lightbar combo, PIAA 1300 driving lights, Lund bugshield, Lund SunVisor, tinted windows, K&N airfilter, Access tonneau cover, Rhino Liner, remote starter/security system, custom built console, Cobra 29 ST/WX CB with a Wilson 1000 magnet mount antenna, Realistic 500 channel police scanner, Kenwood 10 disk CD changer, Compaq laptop, SVP 100 Watt siren, and 24 Strobe lights.
Upgrades for the near future include: Warn Rio Grande pushbar with a 12,000# winch, 4" lift kit, and fender flares.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Oregon USA
Rear View Camera
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=17886&src=SRCH&tcode=37
they have a pretty small camera, the demensions are their. Good Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Justin
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2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.
My imagenary friend thinks you have a mental problem
they have a pretty small camera, the demensions are their. Good Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Justin
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displaythumbnail.php?&photoid=9313&.jpg
http://members.lycos.nl/dukesofhazzard/dukeslogo.JPG
2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.
My imagenary friend thinks you have a mental problem
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: I'm lost somewhere in NJ -- can someone please find me?!?!?!?
Rear View Camera
Oh geeze.. and I thought I went overboard with conveniences! A rear view camera on a SD... oh well, if that's what floats your boat, then go for it. As a less expenseive alternative, I have been VERY pleased with my reverse sensors... doesn't let me see what I'm backing into, but it lets me know things are there before I hit them. Also a BIG help trying to paralell park in NY City.
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From: Frankfort, IL. USA
Rear View Camera
I have the sensors on my excursion and like them a lot. I have also seen a couple of excursions with a rear view cams. I think there is a company that makes a kit with a rear view cam that mounts in the area of the third brake light and includes a monitor that replaces your rear view mirror!
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 713
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From: C H I C A G O
Rear View Camera
I was just at a local stereo/auto store over the weekend and saw a sweet setup. Had a full color micro camera , along with a new rear-view mirror that had a color 2'' monitor in the left had corner. The owner of the shop has one on his 2002 Escalade , and when he puts the truck in reverse , the monitor turns on - very very very cool. The $800 price tag will prob. prevent me from ever adding this to my truck...
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Los Angeles U.S.A.
Rear View Camera
dont know if you guys have a FRY'S on your side of the world, but they have a kit for about $500... it was 299 for the rear view mirror with 2" screen, and 199 for the camera. it can operate two cameras
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From: Herndon, Pa
Rear View Camera
I don't know about putting a camera in the rear I want one in the front. That way I don't have to mess with scraping windows and clearing snow off.
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Frankfort, IL. USA
Rear View Camera
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 26-Dec-02 AT 03:06 PM (EST)]>I don't know about putting a camera in the rear I want one
>in the front. That way I don't have to mess with scraping
>windows and clearing snow off.
Good Idea! Than you can replace the windshield with a widescreen plasma monitor with DTS, HDTV and picture in picture!
>in the front. That way I don't have to mess with scraping
>windows and clearing snow off.
Good Idea! Than you can replace the windshield with a widescreen plasma monitor with DTS, HDTV and picture in picture!
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From: Central Illinois
Rear View Camera
>Good Idea! Than you can replace the windshield with a
>widescreen plasma monitor with DTS, HDTV and picture in
>picture!
Picture in picture so that the kids can play Nintendo and I can still see to drive! Cool!
Matt
2002, F250 SD, SC, 8' Bed, V10, 3.73 LS, Arizona Beige, ICI Stainless Step Bars, Truxedo Tonneau, Prodigy Brake Control, Flowmaster 40
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