Reversing camera

[Gingernuts]

I have a wireless reversing camera on my Possl 2 win put in by the previous owner. Could it be draining my batteries, ie permanently on when keys out and ignition off?

 

[Clivefog]

Any buttons to press on the screen to see if it is live with engine off?

 

[Gingernuts]

Screen is powered thru a cigarette lighter socket so monitor is only on with ignition

 

[Clivefog]

In that case no it must be something else.

 

[Hoovie]

I have a wireless reversing camera on my Possl 2 win put in by the previous owner. Could it be draining my batteries, ie permanently on when keys out and ignition off?

Does the Camera show the rear view without reverse being engaged?

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[Gingernuts]

Yes

 

[Hoovie]

Yes

In that case, it is quite possible the camera is permenantly powered. Cameras usually take very little power but over time it can all add up.
If you can power the screen without the ignition on (run the cable to a 12V socket in the hab area powered by the Leisure Battery) then do that and see if you see the rear view.
If so, then camera is always powered.
If not, camera is powered via ignition.

It is possible (but unlikely for a self-fit) that there is a control box and switch fitted somewhere. For example, my Factory-fitted reversing camera only gets displayed when Reverse is on, BUT ... the control box uses power ALL the time it is switched on and I have to have that box on as well to see the camera - so I have to remember to turn a switch on and off (bit rubbish really )