Wilhelm369
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We've bought a 22' TT, and I'd like to get a rear view camera for the trailer, without going into several hundreds of bucks. Any recommendations, or warnings?
I am researching this myself right now. No recommends so far, but I will say get a system with two cameras, one for the trailer rear and one for the rear of you tow vehicle, if you don't already have one there.We've bought a 22' TT, and I'd like to get a rear view camera for the trailer, without going into several hundreds of bucks. Any recommendations, or warnings?
I guess I don't understand the reasoning behind a camera for the tow vehicle except 'maybe' to look at the hitch.
He wants a camera on the back of his travel trailer with the display in the tow vehicle. Amazon has a lot of options, but I've not used any so hopefully someone else has.We've bought a 22' TT, and I'd like to get a rear view camera for the trailer,
Yes, Amazon has options, but good luck figuring out what people think is good. I saw one review of a product which got 5 stars from a woman, she gushed for a couple of sentences about it. Then said she wasn't sure exactly how the product was because someone threw it away before it was used!He wants a camera on the back of his travel trailer with the display in the tow vehicle. Amazon has a lot of options, but I've not used any so hopefully someone else has.
When I had my Trailmanor, I picked up a small portable (mag mount) camera for the back of the pickup, but it was mostly good for help in aligning the hitch, not enough view for much else. But when towing a vehicle with a motorhome, the rear view camera is tremendously useful, watching the condition of the toad, seeing traffic to the rear, seeing when you're clear when passing, etc.I guess I don't understand the reasoning behind a camera for the tow vehicle except 'maybe' to look at the hitch.
That's something I've always heard as well. Spent quite a bit of time looking at various wired options until I was persuaded by a tech, who demonstrated his wifi camera, that wired was not necessary.The only caution I would say is be skeptical of wifi cameras.
Can I ask what camera you have?That's something I've always heard as well. Spent quite a bit of time looking at various wired options until I was persuaded by a tech, who demonstrated his wifi camera, that wired was not necessary.
Been 4 years since then and the wifi camera we ended up buying has always worked very well at all times on the rear of our coach. Perhaps just lucky...
As far as the view while driving, I'm a mirror guy but it is handy to be able to glance at the camera from time to time just to make sure the tow is still there.
Where it's most useful to me is backing into a new site. Even after dark the backup lights on the coach show the site very clearly.
I bought this camera on Amazon. Has dual cam capability but we never tried connecting the 2nd camera.Can I ask what camera you have?
With a MH I can see your reasoning, the camera is mounted high enough to watch your toad. The OP is pulling a travel trailer.When I had my Trailmanor, I picked up a small portable (mag mount) camera for the back of the pickup, but it was mostly good for help in aligning the hitch, not enough view for much else. But when towing a vehicle with a motorhome, the rear view camera is tremendously useful, watching the condition of the toad, seeing traffic to the rear, seeing when you're clear when passing, etc.
I misread his post. I thought he wanted to see the trailer. My bad.He wants a camera on the back of his travel trailer with the display in the tow vehicle. Amazon has a lot of options, but I've not used any so hopefully someone else has.
I agree. I have a Tacoma with a rear view camera that displays in my rear view mirror when I shift into reverse. Do you think it's possible for someone to jury rig a switch to turn it on when needed?" ... It is "dumb" that the makers don't allow the option for the back up camera to be a full time rear view camera...."
I have a 2005 Jeep for towing, removed the original radio and installed a Sony "head unit" as they are now called. On the menu was the choice for backup rear camera. If your "head unit" has that option, the rear camera needs to be rewired slightly, it needs to be powered on full time, not off the back up light circuit. Some back up camera wiring will have another wire at the radio end to feed full time.I agree. I have a Tacoma with a rear view camera that displays in my rear view mirror when I shift into reverse. Do you think it's possible for someone to jury rig a switch to turn it on when needed?