SBM Sprinter Backup Camera Replacement

[RMH]

I want to replace the backup camera on my 2016 SMB Sprinter 2500 for one with higher resolution than the original install. Also, the lense is crazed, so direct sunlight kills the image. I may first try to polish the lense.

Any suggestions as to camera make and model? There seems to be a lot of disappointed purchasers of after-market cameras.

[eddyturn]

try using some headlight polish on the lens to see if that works. Worked for me.

[Fitz]

I'm looking to do the same, I'll watch this thread for developments and post anything I find.
Amazon list some replacements, but none with what I consider good reviews.

[Vndlfsn]

Any luck here? I’m looking to install a sprinter third brake light with built in camera to replace the old camera there now- it’s allowing water into the van.

[RMH]

So far no good suggestions for a replacement backup-light/camera.

I had to replace the light's gasket. Mine was also leaking. The foam gasket had turned to dust. I bought some thin gasket material at a local auto parts store, removed the light to trace the pattern on to the gasket sheet, cut the new gasket and coated it with silicone sealant before reinstalling. That solved the leaking problem.

I still need to try polishing the camera lens with windshield polish to see if that improves camera image quality.

[Vndlfsn]

I’m in the middle of addressing an unfortunate situation myself.

When the Kenwood rear facing camera was installed, they cut a slot vertically at the top of the opening for the third brake light in order to feed the cable through and it has leaked off and on ever since.

I have a new third brake light on order but I’m not exactly sure how I’m going to improve on this.

I thought I could go with an aftermarket third brake light with rear camera built-in but I don’t want to have to feed new cable from the back of the van all the way up to the head unit.

[Jeffrey]

I installed the WolfBox 900. It's fabulous. Game over.

[Vndlfsn]

In a sprinter? How and where did you mount the camera?

[N147JK]

Originally Posted by Vndlfsn

I don’t want to have to feed new cable from the back of the van all the way up to the head unit.

Might take the camera off and see what's behind there. Mine came with a pigtail sort of lead that plugs into the cable running through the van - no need to run a new cable. It makes changing the camera easy - just plug the camera into the existing cable.

[Jeffrey]

Originally Posted by Vndlfsn

In a sprinter? How and where did you mount the camera?

Here, next to the stock rear camera :