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[Bill D]

 

I ordered one of these 7 pin connector Blazer backup lights off Amazon.  I'll be using it in a about a week for the first time.  Not exactly a backup camera, but at least I will now have light behind me when backing up.  They are going for $14.25 USD on Amazon right now.

 

You can run them in utility mode or backup mode.  In utility mode the light is on when the headlights are on.  In backup mode, the light only turns on when the reverse lights are on.

 

I usually back into my camp sight every night after dark as we usually go watch the sunset, so I'm hoping it will come in handy.  I don't have backup lights on my Hawk.

 

http://www.amazon.co...t/dp/B000OOMQDG

Edited by Bill D, 04 March 2016 - 06:23 AM.

[Icansmelldiesel]

I received and installed it yesterday.

After removing my tailgate with the stock camera, the adapter connections clicked into place. But the camera did not work. I just got an error message on my screen.

I contacted camera source and they're going to send me a replacement tomorrow.

I'll keep you updated. But the preliminary results are not good.

Got the replacement in two days, still didn't work. Contacted Scott at camera source, he was very stumped. He offered to send me the commercial version (https://camera-sourc...camera-kit.html)

I received it 2 days later, and it works! The commercial version costs $50 more, but the quality seems way more durable. Thicker wires, better connections, and heavy duty mounting bracket. Not sure why the first two didn't work, but happy with the end result.

Edited by Icansmelldiesel, 17 March 2016 - 02:54 AM.

[buckland]

Getting a 2016 Colorado and want to install a camera (leaving the one in the tailgate) underneath as shown in this great string. Has anyone done this with the Colorado? Want to be sure the camera is compatible. I found this on Ebay.... seems like the right one?

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Edited by buckland, 11 April 2016 - 01:47 PM.

[Bad Habit]

I have had a reverse camera mounted on the camper bumper which works fine for backing up.  Now however we are set up to tow the wife's new Jeep behind us for areas that we want to base camp and explore via 4x4.  Towing the Jeep behind the truck/camper, you don't know it's there - which is the problem.  Can't see except for some peak a boos around corners, so I decided to come up with way to install a rearview monitor.  Being cheap, I got something off of eBay (we'll see how long it lasts).  Originally was going to try wireless, but you still have to power the camera, and being eBay, direct from China, they didn't send the wireless modules that were supposed to be in the kit.

 

There is a clip on monitor that is hardwired into the cab (it can disconnect at the mirror)

 

Then ran cables back to the back of the truck into a small Pelican box I mounted to provide some protection for the connections

 

 

Then ran cables down from the camper itself in some molding to make it nice and clean, and split loom everywhere else.

 

 

The camera is mounted on the roof with a service loop so it can raise and lower and tuck into the canvas.  I took a very small screw and attached it into the pop-rivet for the elastic that pulls the top in when lowering.

 

 

Hardest part was figuring out the correct lengths for the composite video cables, then running from the back of the truck into the cab (while I'm getting pretty good at it, sure isn't that much fun anymore).  I put double wall heat shrink over any "permanent video connections to help hold in place and keep moisture out (had to piece together a couple of cables to get from cab to back of truck - ~35' because of the route)

 

Gives me decent view of what's going on while hitched up...

 

 

 

[rfg]

I too wanted a rear camera so I could see my little utility trailer which disappears behind my camper but I went the wireless route. I purchased the Peak wireless from Amazon https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Since I wanted it to be always on. I wired it to a 12v cigarette plug. plugged it in inside the camper, and mounted the camera between the screen door and the outside door.

So, I now have an always on rear camera that is completely protected from the weather.

I've got a rear camera from Camera Source that fits a 2012 F150 or F350 (possibly others) if anyone is interested. I'll make you a good deal on it.

[dakozicki]

Here was my solution. I have a newer Garmin Nuvi (2400 series) that is capable of linking via Bluetooth to a Garmin BC130 wireless backup camera. I installed it on my FWC Hawk because I don't need it when the camper is not on the truck. The camera unit is wired to the reverse light and connected via SAE power cables so it can be quickly hooked up when I load the camper on the truck. The camera is protected by a simple 1.5" pipe clamp. It works well.


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[Bajarat]

Here was my solution. I have a newer Garmin Nuvi (2400 series) that is capable of linking via Bluetooth to a Garmin BC130 wireless backup camera. I installed it on my FWC Hawk because I don't need it when the camper is not on the truck. The camera unit is wired to the reverse light and connected via SAE power cables so it can be quickly hooked up when I load the camper on the truck. The camera is protected by a simple 1.5" pipe clamp. It works well.ImageUploadedByWander The West1467308290.283488.jpgImageUploadedByWander The West1467308305.820538.jpgImageUploadedByWander The West1467308326.340453.jpgImageUploadedByWander The West1467308350.042339.jpg


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Any pics of the b/u image on the Garmin ?

 

Thanks !

[Icansmelldiesel]

I've had my commercial camera from camera source for months (see previous posts in this thread). I've been too lazy to set it up, but decided I better get it mounted before our trip this weekend.

I mounted it to a piece of wood, then simply attached that piece to the underside of the camper with two screws.

There's even a nice hole in the truck to run the wire. Connects to my trucks factory display and work great.

Edited by Icansmelldiesel, 08 September 2016 - 11:21 PM.

[super doody]

This past weekend, I installed a new head unit a long with backup camera. We have been listening to the same 6 CDs for the past 2 yrs so it was time. The OEM HU doesn't have aux input. 

 

I installed this pioneer stereo and licence plate camera

 

https://www.amazon.c...eywords=pioneer

 

 

https://www.amazon.c...se plate camera

 

I followed directions from here:

 

 

http://www.tundratal...am-install.html

Edited by super doody, 13 September 2016 - 05:41 PM.

[kmcintyre]

Coming in late to this thread... (a year?) but considering this.  One thing about positioning a new camera where most people are mounting them is that if you put/tow/etc. a rack or car behind you, it's not very useful.  Maybe with a bike rack you'd still get some view if it was offset from the center a bit.

 

I was going to move my camera just off to the side of the license plate so that the centerline of bikes wouldn't be in the way.  I guess I'll test it before permanently hooking it up.

 

I like the high mounted idea but don't like all the extra wiring.  Down low below the rack might work but wonder about usefulness.  So many questions, so little time :-).