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I'm running a samsung Tab A for my trail maps and looking to hook up a Bluetooth back up camera on the tablet ...Anyone foing this and got any suggestions on which is the best camera ?
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The best solution would something automatic. I want to do something similar.
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Not sure if it's best or not but I got a wifi cam from Amazon that connects to my tablet, its in all the time, more like a rear view mirror
Here's the one I got
HD WiFi Digital Wireless Backup... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SGD3M1B?tag=sxsweb24-20
I just installed a wired one, pretty easy, as I already had ignition switched power to the top/front roll bar for my tablet, phone charger and refrigerator freezer (okay, I lied about that last part).
$50 for camera and display. I did have to make a wedge to mount the camera, as the roof is sloped, and the camera wouldn't declinate down enough to see the jack I have mounted for a back bumper. I wanted to see up close to avoid puttin a wheel over a mountain trail switchback where you have to go forward/reverse multiple times to make the tight corner. Ended up being a clean install, comes on with key, but if not needed there's an easy to reach button on the display to turn it off.
$50 for camera and display. I did have to make a wedge to mount the camera, as the roof is sloped, and the camera wouldn't declinate down enough to see the jack I have mounted for a back bumper. I wanted to see up close to avoid puttin a wheel over a mountain trail switchback where you have to go forward/reverse multiple times to make the tight corner. Ended up being a clean install, comes on with key, but if not needed there's an easy to reach button on the display to turn it off.
I just installed upper soft doors on my pioneer 1000 so had to remove my seismic side view mirrors so bought a 40 dollar back up camera off of Amazon and temporarily installed it. I think it will work out fine and keep me from backing into things. 
I have a front and back camera mounted. The monitor is mounted right in front of my steering wheel. The 5" monitor has a button to switch from front to back. I have it always on. I think it's better with narrow field of vision. It's a little better than just a novelty. Backing up to drop-offs may not require getting out to check distance. And I can see if someone is behind me. My front camera needs a more narrow field of vision. It is good when going up a steep peak to be sure there isn't an immediate turn either direction.
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I installed a cheap $25 wired cam for a backup camera on the Pioneer. It's powered through a rocker switch on the dash. Hit the switch, wait about 7-8 seconds, then tap the camera shortcut on my Agama screen launcher and it fires up the camera app. I have the tablet set to auto-connect to the SSID that the camera broadcasts, so it pretty much comes right up (no need to go into WiFi connections and manually connect). It gets the job done. Made a little custom bracket to mount the camera under the roof.
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I'm gonna get one for my wife. If there is one tree in the middle of 40 acres, she will somehow back in to it.maybe I need some cameras?
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Thank the Good Lord that I am not the only one married to one!! Sheesh. My wife has all the cameras and won’t look at them as she is backing into something….oh and the beeping alarm is just the beat of the music to her also!!I'm gonna get one for my wife. If there is one tree in the middle of 40 acres, she will somehow back in to it.
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She even got around to marking her territory on the front end, a couple of weeks ago. She was giving a fellow female senior citizen her first UTV (and probably her last) ride and hit a tree with the front end. Busted some of the plastic around the headlight. Apparently that is part of an assembly that is not cheap.Thank the Good Lord that I am not the only one married to one!! Sheesh. My wife has all the cameras and won’t look at them as she is backing into something….oh and the beeping alarm is just the beat of the music to her also!!
what ever camera you choose , Make sure to mount it where You can clean off easy during rides
I'm not sure which camera I have. But it has a visor over it that seems to keep it pretty clean. I also have a front camera that stays clean. Rarely need to clean them off. My suggestion for you is to get the narrowest field of vision you can, depending what you want to use it for. I want mine to give a clear picture of how close I am when backing up or when trying to peek over the top of a hill. Is there a sharp turn left or right? Is straight ahead over a cliff? If you have a huge monitor, wide angle will be okay.
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I'm running this (Wolfbox G840S) in my Talon X4 and am very happy with it, got the hardwire kit for it and tied it to key on power.
@JACKAL This would be my ideal setup but I'm worried about the durability of the screen. I just talked to customer service and they confirmed only the cameras have IP ratings, not the screen. I was reading the Major General Build Thread and saw he may have had some issues when it rained. I have a windshield but no full enclosure, and I don't plan to get one.
How long have you been running it? Has it gotten wet, and if so are we talking soaking wet or just misted?
How long have you been running it? Has it gotten wet, and if so are we talking soaking wet or just misted?
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Mine has not gotten wet, but no issues thus far. Wolfbox has a new model the 900 TriPro that also has a front bumper camera option that starts shipping April 30th. But it's 2x the cost of what I have.
@JACKAL Just curious which hardware kits you got. Looks like they offer a hard wire package, a Polarizing lens for the mirror camera, a nice looking bracket to mount the mirror, and anti-glare film for the mirror. All of the parts are reasonably priced. If you were doing it all over would you spring for the new G900 pro? The technical specs for the different cameras are Greek to me.
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I got the Wolfbox G840S 12" 4K mirror dashcam w/ backup camera:
And the Hardwire Kit, tying it into Key-on power only as it has a security function that will (optionally) video monitor the vehicle 24/7 storing video of any movement near it. - This would of course drain the battery
Now with the newer model available April 30th 2025 WOLFBOX G900 TriPro Bumper Version ) I would probably go with this version with the front bumper camera as well. That way you wouldn't need a wheel spotter waving his arms like being attacked by murder hornets and yelling while your trying to concentrate on driving
WOLFBOX G900 TriPro Bumper Version 3 Channel Rearview Mirror
Born for off-road adventure, the G900TriPro introduces the industry's first front bumper camera, helping you effortlessly spot obstacles ahead and conquer every unknown road. Crystal Clear Details with IMX678 Sensor Featuring Sony IMX678 sensor technology, the G900TriPro delivers exceptional...
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I still might get this one and put the other in my Pioneer, can't decide.
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