Wired or non-wired rear view camera?

[Paul Wilkins]

I don't know how the sun shines on your rear view mirror but the sun doesn't shine on mine as it's where most are fitted I.e. Inside the top of my windshield. The only time I suffer from the sun is in my covertible car fitted with a monitor and when the sun is behind me can't see anything but as I only use that camera in reverse it's not a great problem.

Yeah sorry, didn't quite explain it properly. If you have sunlight coming through the front windscreen all you see in the mirror is the reflection of the MH, the monitor screen isn't bright enough (even with adjustment) to compete with the reflection.

 

[Dave Collins]

Ok, as I have a dark blue curtain behind my seat there isn't any reflection. Like most things it's what works for you in your outfit. Since fitting mine no oncoming vans etc. have whacked my outside mirror.

 

[Paul Wilkins]

I decided to dump the 'mirror monitor' in favour of a CKO 7" monitor. Does anyone have any experience of fitting such a thing to roof line at the top of the windscreen. Are there any nice metal bits that it can be 'bolted' into? Its going into a Bailey Autograph (Boxer)

 

[chatteris]

Fitted a solar powered wireless one to our 6.6m motorhome. Works perfectly. Its a number plate version but i just stuck the solar powered part to the back of the roof with the camera angled down over the side. The solar part has a usb input as well, so if you need to charge it up you can just run a lead to out of a nearby window for a couple of hours and combined with one with the help of the solar power should last about 2 - 3 months. Amazon product ASIN B07YS272Y4

is it still working ok

 

[yesbutnobut]

Yep, and with all the sun we have had, I've not had to charge up the battery by plugging in an usb lead.

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[AXO66]

Fitted a number plate one. From reversing cameras company ! I seem to remember.
one wire takes the video and delivers the power. Cost around £160

choice of powering it from an electric circuit or cigge plug. Chose the latter, but now i know more i would go to spare fuse socket.
separate screen on the dash board.
works well, can have permantly on if need to see behind.
very wide angle , so with wing mirrors easy peasy reversing( 6mtr van).
( monitor can take 4 inputs if needed )

 

[Mark McG]

I decided to dump the 'mirror monitor' in favour of a CKO 7" monitor. Does anyone have any experience of fitting such a thing to roof line at the top of the windscreen. Are there any nice metal bits that it can be 'bolted' into? Its going into a Bailey Autograph (Boxer)

How did your installation work out? Did you find any suitable brackets?

 

[KiwiKampers]

The Old Man is about to install a mirror type camera monitor to the back of our 2016 Autotrail Tracker FB and we are having a lengthy discussion about where he should stick it!
I favour between the number plate and the spare wheel cover. He favours up high where the existing reversing camera lens is.
Please settle the argument for us.
Come on .. don't be shy. He's only 6'3" and a prop for the All Blacks. He won't mind if you agree with my suggestion.

 

[Falcon 269]

I'd say there's a good reason - well, more than one - why factory fit cameras and most aftermarket ones are fitted higher up. Field of view to the rear, for starters; look-down angle to gauge distance reversing close to objects is another. Also, higher up is less likely to get road dirt and water thrown up on to the lens.

 

[cmcardle75]

I'd say there's a good reason - well, more than one - why factory fit cameras and most aftermarket ones are fitted higher up. Field of view to the rear, for starters; look-down angle to gauge distance reversing close to objects is another. Also, higher up is less likely to get road dirt and water thrown up on to the lens.

They are very different. High up gives you a view of tight corners, but no general view of what is to your rear. Low down gives you a better general rear view (i.e. someone about to walk into your way, but not there yet). I prefer them relatively low, as I find it frustrating to only have 1 or 2 metres of view.

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[XxAnthxX]

He's only 6'3" and a prop for the All Blacks. He won't mind if you agree with my suggestion.

He’s right......whatever It is he says, he’s right

 

[Falcon 269]

They are very different. High up gives you a view of tight corners, but no general view of what is to your rear. Low down gives you a better general rear view (i.e. someone about to walk into your way, but not there yet). I prefer them relatively low, as I find it frustrating to only have 1 or 2 metres of view.

Good points, well taken but I was assuming that OP was intending to fit a dual lens camera. I actually have a 3 camera system on mine. One on each corner looking mostly downwards, the centre one set so that it gives me a good rear view down the road but set so that it still has the rear bumper at the bottom of the screen.

 

[cmcardle75]

Good points, well taken but I was assuming that OP was intending to fit a dual lens camera. I actually have a 3 camera system on mine. One on each corner looking mostly downwards, the centre one set so that it gives me a good rear view down the road but set so that it still has the rear bumper at the bottom of the screen.

I've only fitted one camera to mine so far. It was incorporated into the central brake light and is a bit point downy for me. In the unlikely event of having some spare time, I'll add an additional rear facing camera and a switch so that I can see it when driving (or switch between views when driving).

 

[Headrush]

One problem I've found with using the camera full time while driving is the camera wears out. I had this trouble on a 26 tonner I used to drive and its happened with the one fitted to my autotrail.
The camera works, but I have to stop, go to the power cupboard in the back, turn the power on then select reverse. So usually I don't bother. I have to turn off the power afterwards because next time I try to use it the screen says no input.
Early warning signs are washed out colours on the screen and the odd blue screen with interference lines.

 

[Sapper520]

Just fitted an Auto-Vox Solar Wireless camera.

We’ve got the reversing camera in the high brake light, but wanted one to look straight back.

Easy to fit, although I had to modify the number plate surround for it to fit nicely.

Very good picture and no problems with connection.

£110 delivered......that’s with a 15% off voucher on Amazon (offer finishes tomorrow).

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[IanRJ]

Just fitted an Auto-Vox Solar Wireless camera.

We’ve got the reversing camera in the high brake light, but wanted one to look straight back.

Easy to fit, although I had to modify the number plate surround for it to fit nicely.

Very good picture and no problems with connection.

£110 delivered......that’s with a 15% off voucher on Amazon (offer finishes tomorrow).

Isn’t that the one that only works for 30 seconds at a time and you need to reactivate it with a button press after that time? Does it still need recharging by usb after 10 or so uses? Or is it a new model?

 

[Sapper520]

You can programme it for 45, 60 or 90 seconds. Remote button so you just push it if you need more time.

3 to 4 hours initial usb charge, then 30 minutes sun will keep it going for weeks (apparently). I’ve got a charging point near the rear doors, so no problem.

Monitor is plugged into the 12v dash socket.

The the camera is on the number plate, which is off centre, but still works as if it’s located in the centre.....electronic black magic?

Not used it off our drive, but good clear picture. I’ve put the monitor next to the media screen which displays the high level camera. Working both together looks great.