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Apr 24, 2006 | 08:57 AM

white_2kgt

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Rear View Camera's

Anyone use one of the Rear View Camera setups? I have a tight driveway and the wife is getting tired of helping me back the enclosed trailer into the parking spot late at night, and sometimes she isn't there. Plus it would be nice to see the cars crawling up my a$$ on the highway.

I did a google but so many came back figured I'd look for real world experience. I'd like to stay under the $500 mark for display (small) and camera. I could do a wired setup, but wireless would be so nice. Color isn't necessary.

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Apr 24, 2006 | 09:12 AM

fellro86

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many of the larger motor homes have them installed. I can't really sayhow it is ti use them, but I am sure it would take a little adjustment time to use one. You could maybe go to your local RV dealer and check them out.

Apr 24, 2006 | 09:58 AM

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The state of Alabama has taken a dim view of the rear view monitors that can be viewed by the driver. They have issued citations to the drivers of motor homes so equiped and in use. Most if not all the states have laws about having a monitor in view of the driver, Alabama has gone the extra step and are including backup monitors in this too. My buddy has one in his Freightliner but it only works when in reverse.
My opinion is that these monitors are a safety device and that Alabama is being ****.

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Apr 24, 2006 | 10:23 AM

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Yeah, that seems a bit silly to me, as you can't see anything behind some of those motor homes, and that is the only solution...

Apr 26, 2006 | 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by white_2kgt

Anyone use one of the Rear View Camera setups?
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I use a wireless cam at the back of our 5th, with a receiver and LCD
monitor in the truck cab. See my gallery for some pics.

Cam and stuff came from X10 (a home security outfit). The cam runs
at 12 volts so that can be easily tied to the trailer wiring, but the receiver
runs 9 - I just use a small inverter in the cab and use the power supply that
comes with it. Receiver outputs a standard NTSC composite signal that can
be plugged into a monitor. Cost was easily less than $300 including LCD.

Having a rear cam is a great alternative to a rear-view mirror for both
backing up and regular forward travel when pulling, IMHO.

Apr 26, 2006 | 08:10 AM

white_2kgt

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Is this the one you have?
http://www.x10.com/cameras/xx11a_s_k_ps29.html
I noticed you have it mounted inside your TT, do you know if the camera is weather proof? I have an enclosed hauler and would mount it on the back of the door, outside so it would be exposed to rain.

Where did you get the monitor from?

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Apr 26, 2006 | 08:45 AM

black350

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Yep, that's the one. Cam is weather "resistant". An outside mount should
be fine if you put it in some sort of enclosure, ie a rain hood over top and
sides just to keep a direct torrent off it.

I picked up the monitor at London Drugs (here in Canada). It's a Pyle but I
don't remember the exact model number offhand. If you look for mobile
video monitor you should come up with a few to pick from.