Backup Camera
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Tuned
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Backup Camera
Hey all,
I just signed papers on a new rig to add to the stable.
On top of my 2005 Eddie Expy, I am giving it a slightly bigger brother. 2004 F350 Crew Cab long bed V10 4x4 Dually.
What I am asking about here is backup cameras. My kids are at the age, they are learning to drive, my wife is about the worlds worst driver and this thing is a freakin' beast.
I want to add a backup camera to the rig. The stereo head going in the dash supports them no issue, my question is where to mount the camera where I will be able to see behind the truck either for hooking a trailer, or not running over something valuable.
I have looked at the license plate mount cameras, and the stand alones. My concern is the angle, coupled with the step and tow. Am I going to see enough to the side to make it worth while?
I don't want to mount it in the tailgate, as that will be removed on a very regular basis.
Any pics, or info would be great.
Thanks
G
I just signed papers on a new rig to add to the stable.
On top of my 2005 Eddie Expy, I am giving it a slightly bigger brother. 2004 F350 Crew Cab long bed V10 4x4 Dually.
What I am asking about here is backup cameras. My kids are at the age, they are learning to drive, my wife is about the worlds worst driver and this thing is a freakin' beast.
I want to add a backup camera to the rig. The stereo head going in the dash supports them no issue, my question is where to mount the camera where I will be able to see behind the truck either for hooking a trailer, or not running over something valuable.
I have looked at the license plate mount cameras, and the stand alones. My concern is the angle, coupled with the step and tow. Am I going to see enough to the side to make it worth while?
I don't want to mount it in the tailgate, as that will be removed on a very regular basis.
Any pics, or info would be great.
Thanks
G
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The flagship is fitted for snow now, so you'll have to imagine the black camera mounted on the metal strip under the tailgate.
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Tuned
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Hmmmm
Hmmm..
I thought about that, but figured the view would be obstructed and damaged by the tailgate. Perfect thing, I already have power there from marker lights.
G
I thought about that, but figured the view would be obstructed and damaged by the tailgate. Perfect thing, I already have power there from marker lights.
G
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From: Texas
License plate camera
here are 2pics from the backup camera i have installed. couldn't be happier. had to add couple of back up lights to improve nite viewing but overall all very pleased.
1st pic is about 4 inches from bumper, 2nd is about 8 feet from bumper.
crap, just realized i cant add attachments....sorry. pm me and i will send you the pics.
1st pic is about 4 inches from bumper, 2nd is about 8 feet from bumper.
crap, just realized i cant add attachments....sorry. pm me and i will send you the pics.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Canyon Country
I have a pioneer camera that is mounted between the bottom of the tail gate and the bumper. It works great with no blocked view at all, I can easily (usually one shot) hook up my toyhauler by myself. also makes backing out of tight parking spots much easier! it also has some sort of night vision because I can see at night just like it is day time.
I have heard some of the licence plate cameras are great too...just remember you get what you pay for!
I have heard some of the licence plate cameras are great too...just remember you get what you pay for!
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Gulf Coast Mississippi
here are 2pics from the backup camera i have installed. couldn't be happier. had to add couple of back up lights to improve nite viewing but overall all very pleased.
1st pic is about 4 inches from bumper, 2nd is about 8 feet from bumper.
crap, just realized i cant add attachments....sorry. pm me and i will send you the pics.
1st pic is about 4 inches from bumper, 2nd is about 8 feet from bumper.
crap, just realized i cant add attachments....sorry. pm me and i will send you the pics.I only add this because I'm looking for a backup camera also.
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Wheatland, Mo
I just went to Wally World and got their $80 setup. The camera has a couple of options on how to hook it up. I have mine on whenever the truck is on and I just turn it off from the panel if it annoys me. But you can set it up to come on only when in reverse. The hook up is wireless, but I hardwired mine with a $20 cable kit. It will allow you to hook up the camera to the monitor they supply or it will plug in to another unit like a stereo that supports backup cameras. Color, adjustable brightness, angle and picks up great in low light. Mounts to the top of the license plate. I get a pic of it when I leave work and post it if you want.
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From: Texas
thanks user1022, i am on a work machine with no admin rights so i will have to download that when i get home. I wanna say my license plate camera was around 120....i can get the name later if anyone is interested. was concerned for durability at first but it has been installed for two years with no issues. i need to clarify the back up light statement... the camera worked fine at night, the back up lights just add little bit better quality for the camera and a whole lot more light for me to see.
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From: Richmond, Va
I have a pioneer camera that is mounted between the bottom of the tail gate and the bumper. It works great with no blocked view at all, I can easily (usually one shot) hook up my toyhauler by myself. also makes backing out of tight parking spots much easier! it also has some sort of night vision because I can see at night just like it is day time.
I have heard some of the licence plate cameras are great too...just remember you get what you pay for!
I have heard some of the licence plate cameras are great too...just remember you get what you pay for!
I don't know what type of camera is on my 09 F350 (it's a work truck), but the camera has night vision, and the monitor says BOYO. Anyway, the camera is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and mounted on a flat piece of steel between the bumper and tailgate directly over the license plate. It's mounted to the bumper behind the plate, and has awesome view angles. I can see everything behind me and almost to the edges of the bumper. Makes hooking up the trailers a breeze.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Long Beach
My truck has an air system on it for air tools and a train horn. I used a small air cylinder to swing the plate down and I mounted the back up camera and two 100 watt halogen lights behind it. Works great!
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Tuned
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NICE.. Had not even thought of motorizing the plate. I am all about making sure these things are safe. The plate mount ones scare me because I know one of my kids are going to jump up on the step and kick it.
Putting it under the gate is a little scary, figure crap coming out of the bed and covering it up like mud, etc.
Thought about drilling into the bumber.. (Quickly becoming my best option)
until you said that. Do you have any pics of the setup and how you made it work?
Thanks
Glenn
Putting it under the gate is a little scary, figure crap coming out of the bed and covering it up like mud, etc.
Thought about drilling into the bumber.. (Quickly becoming my best option)
until you said that. Do you have any pics of the setup and how you made it work?
Thanks
Glenn
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I have big backup camera on my motorhome (3" round x4") and license plate camera on my superduty. Both of them work for its designed purpose, but are unusable while back-parking to nuda beach.
The license plate camera is so small, that not too many people even notice it, while 3" screen gives you an idea what is behind. They sell for around $120
The license plate camera is so small, that not too many people even notice it, while 3" screen gives you an idea what is behind. They sell for around $120
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Ok, so pay no attention to the dirty white paint...
Plate in the normal mode, air cylinder under no pressure.
This is what it looks like dropped, air cylinder under 30psi.
The backup camera is in the center, to the left of it is the air cylinder, return spring and on the far left and right are the 100 watt floods.
What it looks like with the floods on.
The air tank and compressors pushing the 200psi to the train horn.
A look @ the pressure regulator (far right) dropping the pressure from 200psi to 30psi for the solenoids (next one to the left which is normally closed) then the normally open solenoid (far left), and on to the air cylinder.
Another look @ the setup from the ground and behind the plate.
I went to the extreme on my setup which was originally to supply the train horn. I now use it for multiple things like inflating tires with the 50' hose reel I have in the bed or running an impact. The dropping plate is useful for those pesky camera lights or that jack a** that is riding your butt when you feel like blinding him with your hidden back up lights. Lets just say I got really bored one weekend!
Plate in the normal mode, air cylinder under no pressure.
This is what it looks like dropped, air cylinder under 30psi.
The backup camera is in the center, to the left of it is the air cylinder, return spring and on the far left and right are the 100 watt floods.
What it looks like with the floods on.
The air tank and compressors pushing the 200psi to the train horn.
A look @ the pressure regulator (far right) dropping the pressure from 200psi to 30psi for the solenoids (next one to the left which is normally closed) then the normally open solenoid (far left), and on to the air cylinder.
Another look @ the setup from the ground and behind the plate.
I went to the extreme on my setup which was originally to supply the train horn. I now use it for multiple things like inflating tires with the 50' hose reel I have in the bed or running an impact. The dropping plate is useful for those pesky camera lights or that jack a** that is riding your butt when you feel like blinding him with your hidden back up lights. Lets just say I got really bored one weekend!
