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01-06-2018, 10:10 AM
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01-06-2018, 03:12 PM
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Thanks Scalf,it looks like you have attached it to the fiberglass pop top.And I assume you are running your wiring through your brake light.
If mounting to the top are you backing that up with a plate behind or is that a chafing issue?
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01-06-2018, 03:51 PM
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Greg, who makes the camera you are using? It looks like it has great night vision.
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Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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01-06-2018, 04:29 PM
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Backup camera thoughts and suggestions!
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01-07-2018, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Scalf77
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Larrie,
That was purchased at Rocky Americas - CCD Color EXTRA Heavy Duty Night Vision Infrared Vehicle Rear View Backup Camera,
Although that one has been moved to the front and I purchased one that is identical except that it has a built in heater. The place I bought that went out of business,but I think you can find something similar at https://www.rearviewsafety.com/rvs-8...mera-1509.html
The night time performance is very good. I probably good dig up a video or two if someone wanted to see. Or make a new one.
The original camera still works fine as it has been moved inside as my dash cam. Both of these cameras can be switched to mirror mode if needed.
I split the output of the cameras straight to the monitor, and to a usb vid capture for my "Carputer" The Dashcam is set to record 15 min segments storing up to 8, it replaces the oldest , so you end up with 2 hours of stored video.
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01-07-2018, 06:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blowby
Thanks Scalf,it looks like you have attached it to the fiberglass pop top.And I assume you are running your wiring through your brake light.
If mounting to the top are you backing that up with a plate behind or is that a chafing issue?
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I did not use a backing plate, I believe just washers, maybe fender washers. The wiring does not go into the break light, but does follow the path under the canvas and down into the van, I could probably snap off some pics if needed.
Answering this thread, made me think of this post I made long time ago.
http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...orum-3435.html
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01-08-2018, 09:16 PM
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Greg can you tell me if the heater was a worth while investment,I have thought about that option but am on the fence.
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01-09-2018, 07:06 AM
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Quote:
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Greg can you tell me if the heater was a worth while investment,I have thought about that option but am on the fence.
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In general, it does clear up the fogging faster, then if you rely on the camera itself. So it is better, so it really comes down to the cost differential. I would do it again, now I believe the cost differential is lower.
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01-15-2018, 11:06 PM
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I have wired in cameras it works great I did get a wireless for testing it lasted a hole 3 seconds before it crapped out..
Stick with wired systems...
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01-16-2018, 09:37 PM
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Decided to go wired, and have just ordered from Rear View Safety.Now it will be a matter of when I get the time to install.
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