Let's see those back up cameras.
03-09-2016, 12:15 AM
#1
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Let's see those back up cameras.
As the titles states let's see them, what brand of camera, where did yall install them? I'm wanting to buy a back up camera but I would like to see how some of yall installed them and what type of camera.
Last edited by 04 Lucho; 03-09-2016 at 07:05 PM.
03-09-2016, 05:53 PM
#3
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I bought a generic eBay camera (under 15 bucks), and put it right in the tailgate handle on my '05.
Ran the wires through the tailgate and underneath the truck, and wired it to a SPDT switch. One way taps into the reverse light trigger, so the camera turns on in reverse, the other way taps into a hot wire, so I can turn the camera on going forward. Center is off.
Finally, I ran it to my Pioneer HU. This gave me exactly the perspective and field of view I was looking for. Only thing is the backup lines are not totally accurate because the camera is not dead center; I'd turn off the lines if I could, but don't use them anyway!
Definitely one of the best mods I've done to my truck!
Ran the wires through the tailgate and underneath the truck, and wired it to a SPDT switch. One way taps into the reverse light trigger, so the camera turns on in reverse, the other way taps into a hot wire, so I can turn the camera on going forward. Center is off.
Finally, I ran it to my Pioneer HU. This gave me exactly the perspective and field of view I was looking for. Only thing is the backup lines are not totally accurate because the camera is not dead center; I'd turn off the lines if I could, but don't use them anyway!
Definitely one of the best mods I've done to my truck!
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03-09-2016, 07:06 PM
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I bought a generic eBay camera (under 15 bucks), and put it right in the tailgate handle on my '05.
Ran the wires through the tailgate and underneath the truck, and wired it to a SPDT switch. One way taps into the reverse light trigger, so the camera turns on in reverse, the other way taps into a hot wire, so I can turn the camera on going forward. Center is off.
Finally, I ran it to my Pioneer HU. This gave me exactly the perspective and field of view I was looking for. Only thing is the backup lines are not totally accurate because the camera is not dead center; I'd turn off the lines if I could, but don't use them anyway!
Definitely one of the best mods I've done to my truck!
Ran the wires through the tailgate and underneath the truck, and wired it to a SPDT switch. One way taps into the reverse light trigger, so the camera turns on in reverse, the other way taps into a hot wire, so I can turn the camera on going forward. Center is off.
Finally, I ran it to my Pioneer HU. This gave me exactly the perspective and field of view I was looking for. Only thing is the backup lines are not totally accurate because the camera is not dead center; I'd turn off the lines if I could, but don't use them anyway!
Definitely one of the best mods I've done to my truck!
03-09-2016, 09:52 PM
#6
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Sure thing!
Try this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170-Wide-Ang...4AAOSwyTZUXZbE
I like the one I bought because it allows you to move the lens inside the housing, so you can position the camera's focal point and move it left/right to a degree.
Try this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170-Wide-Ang...4AAOSwyTZUXZbE
I like the one I bought because it allows you to move the lens inside the housing, so you can position the camera's focal point and move it left/right to a degree.
03-10-2016, 03:10 PM
#7
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Sure thing!
Try this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170-Wide-Ang...4AAOSwyTZUXZbE
I like the one I bought because it allows you to move the lens inside the housing, so you can position the camera's focal point and move it left/right to a degree.
Try this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170-Wide-Ang...4AAOSwyTZUXZbE
I like the one I bought because it allows you to move the lens inside the housing, so you can position the camera's focal point and move it left/right to a degree.
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03-11-2016, 10:55 PM
#10
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Just some cheap camera that came with the Pioneer radio I ordered off EBay and made a bracket for it to sit on top of the trailer hitch. Not sure what the brand of the camera is and I'm not sure if that matters too much.
