P1000 My Backup Camera

[Mark in Northern Iowa]

I know, I know,..............WHY?
And I used to say that, anytime I read about someone installing one.
But, getting a little older and that rearview mirror, or turning around to see.
Just isn't as easy as it used to be, especially when plowing snow.
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As always, research first, did the do diligence.
And, was surprised at how cheap they are.
This was the one I bought for $39.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D875WXWD?tag=sxsweb24-20

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It had good reviews, some good adjustments, 7" screen, the camera was waterproof, and it was.......cheap. haha
YEP, I now they have wireless ones, but I knew it was going to be a short run and I don't mind the wires.
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Because I mounted everything up high, I only used the power cable.
I already had a key on hot wire up there from a previous project, and tied into it.
1 hot, 1 ground, easy.
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I had this mount on hand from O'Rielly Autoparts.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/nvision/truck--towing---jeep/trailer---towing/trailer---utility-lighting/lighting-mounting-brackets--grommets---plugs/283c9c3a95c8/hopkins-nvision-light-mounting-bracket/hop3/nv639

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I removed the suction cup off the screen mount and attached it to the O'Reilly mount.
Mounted easily to the roll bar above the rearview mirror.

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The camera itself, I also mounted up high.
It is underneath the roofs rear overhang.
Maybe it will stay a little clearer under there.

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I'll let ya know how well it works after I plow some snow this winter.
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Have a good day

 

[Admin]

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Thanks! I've been considering something like that. I did not know they were that reasonably priced. My wife backs into something about every other time she drives, and my old neck does not swivel all the way around like it used to.

 

[Hillbillytnt]

I have one and like it.

 

[TxDoc]

I have one, too. Big as the end of your little finger, maybe 1/2" long. Mine is mounted up under the roof line and a 20" LED light bar is mounted similarly. My 8" color screen is mounted to the roof up in the center above the windshield.

Mine is wired with the power to the rear light bar. I figured as bright at the light bar is, even in daylight people, or kids would see it and look to get their attention as I backed up.

It's great to back up right to a trailer or back up right to something without making contact. And, to keep an eye on who you might be pulling out, or towing.

I love it. Recommended to anyone.

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[bumperm]

I added a "back up" camera front and rear. The front one looks down from the upper part of the bumper mounted under small light bar (I posted about it with pictures before). This provides an accurate depiction of where the front tires will track, by referencing the front bumper, so I can tell within an inch or two how much clearance I have from rocks etc.