Drip shield for rear backup camera?
#1
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Drip shield for rear backup camera?
Hey all, just wanted to ask if anybody has seen or come up with a way to shield the rear backup camera lens from rain or moisture accumulation. It seems like every time it's a little foggy or we get rain my rear backup camera is completely worthless. All the moisture buildup around the lens blocks and distorts the view so much that it's practically unusable. I've searched for something like this and came up with nothing. I think it's a problem with placement on the tailgate where it is just a little too exposed, my wife's Murano for example has the camera tucked up underneath the rear hatch release and it never has an issue with water accumulation.
I know this may sound like a small issue but it affects my parking on a daily basis if we have less than sunny weather. I back into my garage and I'm just tired of having to jump out and wipe off the camera before backing in.
I appreciate any feedback from you guys, thanks!
I know this may sound like a small issue but it affects my parking on a daily basis if we have less than sunny weather. I back into my garage and I'm just tired of having to jump out and wipe off the camera before backing in.
I appreciate any feedback from you guys, thanks!
#3
Another forum member suggested to me previously, that to get in the habit of running your thumb across the lens before you get in. I've used it a few times and it works. I don't always want to use the technique, or remember to do it for that matter, but it is helpful nonetheless.
Ford went cheap on the rearview camera optics, that's for sure. When you need it the most it might not be there for you. I had a '15 Tacoma before this truck, and that camera was great.
The rain-X trick didn't work for me, but I may try it again, and I'm still open to new ideas about fixing the issue. I may try LED backup lights next - boosting the light output may help with the cheap camera.
Ford went cheap on the rearview camera optics, that's for sure. When you need it the most it might not be there for you. I had a '15 Tacoma before this truck, and that camera was great.
The rain-X trick didn't work for me, but I may try it again, and I'm still open to new ideas about fixing the issue. I may try LED backup lights next - boosting the light output may help with the cheap camera.
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#5
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It needs to be protected from all directions, not just above. If you hid it in a cone shaped shield, it would likely be difficult to clean. The tailgate, being vertical, collects all the spray off the road flung by the tires and no, mud flaps don't work. The camera probably should have been mounted in the box light/brake light but then it won't work for canopy users.
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Thread from 4 days ago: https://www.f150forum.com/f118/keepi...-clean-367500/
Edit - should have refreshed my screen before posting...
Edit - should have refreshed my screen before posting...
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Trying hooking up a custom made sprayer that runs off of your windshield washers. Post the build so I can copy you
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#9
I get all kinds of rain and other crap on my back up camera lens, and have only had one occasion where the vision was blurred due to water. I simply back up without using the camera. It's not a big deal.
#10
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I have to back in or else have no clearance to get out my door with the other car in the garage...
Nissan has camera washers now...one day ford should have it...they squirt it with window cleaner followed by a blast of air