Van Modification Success: Goodbye Blind Spot Mirrors (3 Viewers)

[Stoosal]

This is an interesting document from Volvo re the use of cameras etc and it gives a reference to the UN document that gives rise to the use of indirect vision devices etc.

The difference between driving with a camera monitor system and mirrors

Side mirrors have long been taken for granted. What are the pros and cons of driving a truck with a camera monitor system versus a traditional side mirror?

www.volvotrucks.co.uk

https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/main/wp29/wp29regs/2013/R046r5e.pdf

Interesting to note that the drive behind cameras was initially to reduce drag on the vehicle and hence its energy consumption.......though in the near future this will morph into the removal of blind spots as a general requirement.
The document does note some serious 'challenges' with the use of cameras and screens and they are certainly not a direct replacement in and around the man / machine interface......

That’s the doc Ive been looking for……

Thanks!

 

[Rob Turner]

The issue I find is normally you can lean forward in your seat and get a variable view, with the cameras it’s a fixed image and doesn’t negate the blind spots.

To be fair the range of view is a lot wider than the mirrors gave and if I do need it to be wider then I just press a button to pan left or right but I haven’t needed to yet.
I’m off to France in a week so will give it a good test then.
With your reference to blind spots, I no longer have them as this was the main reason I had them installed.

 

[Rob Turner]

It probably won’t be coming back from his next trip away

I hope it does as I haven’t got anymore kicking about.

 

[Rob Turner]

YouTube video of install.

 

[WESTY66]

YouTube video of install.

Woohoo I have a famous mirror that’s been on the tv

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Woohoo I have a famous mirror

What still after 1500 miles

 

[philann]

These are the rules in the UK for using Phones, sat nav’s or other devices. Basically, you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline, with a few exceptions. Hands free is OK.
Doesn’t say anything about merely looking at a screen except You must stay in full control of your vehicleat all times. The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted and you can be prosecuted.

Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving

It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.

www.gov.uk

 

[WESTY66]

What still after 1500 miles

Yes, it’s still at home, haven’t fitted it yet