Greetings - anyone put together any pieces parts to make your own home brew front camera and screen for your f150.. Very helpful when your truck is lifted and good for parking and in traffic and other viewing? I wanted to put something together so I can see better in the parking lot and maneuvering and wondered if anyone has done it. And what were the parts list.
thanks! And I don't necessarily mean stock/OEM. keep in mind I have a 2015 and SYNC 2.

 

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I use something like this with my phone.

This isnt the exact model will look when I get home.

 

There are after market systems which will display on your sync screen. I had this one when I had Sync 2. You can have multiple cameras with RCA interface. front and/or side cameras.

https://camera-source.com/ford-mytou...ay-radios.html

I have upgraded to Sync 3 long ago and replaced it with a Sync 3 compatible version. I still have this Sync 2 system and will make you a deal if interested, send me a PM.

 

There was no way I was going to drill holes in my KR chrome bumper, so I just went cheap & easy:

LeeKooLuu Backup Camera and Monitor Kit Easy Installation for Cars,RVs,Trucks,Pickups Waterproof Night Vision Rear View Camera Single Power System Reverse/Continuous Use Grid Lines

by I paid $38 on Amazon (must have been on sale, since now it`s $39.99). It works great & is not a permanent part of the truck. It works with a lighted switch that plugs into a 12v outlet. The only problem with mine is that the monitor view is reversed right to left.
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I did this very thing a while back here’s the thread https://www.f150forum.com/f118/added...camera-442128/

 

I did this this very thing a while back , here’s the thread I started with the details
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/added...camera-442128/

 

Ok pardon the ignorance but is the screen live when going down the road screen as always on? Or you have to flip a switch? Is there a speed limit limitation, what activates the front screen is what I want to know.. on demand?

 

Ahhh haaa!!
So what camera needed?

Features:

• Uses existing 8” MyFord Touch factory display (display radio not included) WILL NOT WORK ON SYNC 3.
• Allows addition of front camera that can be automatically triggered or with a manual switch.
• Add side turn signal-activated cameras
• Pass through for existing factory backup camera (uses rear port circuitry so 3 ports would remain for additional cams)
• Shuts off front camera at speeds over 7mph
• Press and hold radio power button to manually activate cameras at speeds under 7mph( not including factory rear cam)

 

https://camera-source.com/ford-unive...t-or-rear.html

https://camera-source.com/2015-f150-...l-display.html