Backup camera power source
#1
Backup camera power source
I am going to install a backup camera this weekend. Does anyone here see any reason to not tie into the trailer hitch wiring?
I am thinking of just vampire clipping into the reverse wire this way it only is powered when actually in reverse. My HU with the MFRD-1 handles telling the radio when in reverse so I have that figured out.
Thanks for any help.
I am thinking of just vampire clipping into the reverse wire this way it only is powered when actually in reverse. My HU with the MFRD-1 handles telling the radio when in reverse so I have that figured out.
Thanks for any help.
#2
I'll follow up on my own post just in case anyone else is wanting to do this. The answer is....it will not work! Voltage is not sent to these wires unless a trailer is connected.
Getting power from the backup light was super easy instead though. Can't wait til I hitch up and see how much easier it is with the new camera.
Getting power from the backup light was super easy instead though. Can't wait til I hitch up and see how much easier it is with the new camera.