Wireless Reversing camera (1 Viewer)

[suavecarve]

Has anyone had any longer term success with the wireless camera for reversing ?

Or are they still considered a less good option that wiring (even though that is a PITB)

 

[PlacidoD]

On everything I have read they are inferior. I went with wired option.

 

[David and Sally]

On everything I have read they are inferior. I went with wired option.

Me too.

 

[Clivefog]

The actual reversing was fine. It picked up signals from other sender however so would burst into life at odd times. It was a cheap far eastern one and a few years ago, things may have moved on?

 

[David and Sally]

Talk to this guy.

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[Andy MacD]

I have had 2 different wireless camera over 4 years using them as rear view cameras. Only issue was when either driving over underground high voltage lines or under high voltage lines.

The pain was powering the rear camera which had to be connected before and after each trip.

I’ve now changed to a wired one which is much simpler, power / video cable from dash into Ducato vehicle battery compartment then though a hole under the van and runs to the rear. I have a PVC so it comes back in at the bottom of the rear door as I have mine in the rear window but if you’re attaching to number plate for reversing then you don’t have the issue of getting back into the vehicle.

 

[Jev88]

I have wireless now and it is sketchy (9.7 metres to transmit over).
Some have repeater box options on modern ones.

DRW above stock quality components.

 

[suavecarve]

Thanks to all. My mind is made up.

Wife is getting out each time !

 

[Tizme]

This is the one I bought:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUTO-VOX-Wireless-Reversing-Installation-Waterproof/dp/B07YS272Y4/?tag=mhf04-21

I then added a second camera, flick between them by pressing a button on the side of the monitor. Not had any problems at all, no interference etc. I don't plug the monitor in until after I've started the engine and keep the "distance" camera on all the time as a rear view mirror and then switch to the down facing camera when I need to see how close I am to anything, but for the majority of the time the single rear facing camera gives enough field of view to be able to reverse without the second camera. So far it has really worked well, If I was buying again I'm not sure I'd bother with the second camera. Full disclosure: I did get a professional to wire in the cameras, I fitted everything, just got it wired in to ensure I didn't blow anything