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campermama
Explorer II
May 30, 2018

Backup camera....

I have an RVS - 83112 wireless camera that runs on a 9V battery. I put it on my bumper and use it to see my hitch for hooking up. I want to make a connector to connect the camera to my truck.So no more batteries. The camera works on 8V - 12V.

Was hoping to use the 4 pin connector but that does not supply 12V power, correct?

So then I need to use a 6 pin connector. Question on this setup is do I connect the RED from the camera to the 12V pin and the BLACK to the ground pin?

TIA!!

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    TakingThe5th
    Explorer
    May 31, 2018
    Do you want the camera to be powered all the time, or just when the backup lights are on? Does your 6-pin connector have a backup light circuit? You may have to convert to a 7-pin connector.

    When I do a project like this, I like to have the wiring diagram for my particular connector in front of me, right next to my voltmeter. Before twisting any wires together I use my voltmeter to check out my plan. Sometimes colors aren't used the way you would think, especially if some of it is made across the pond. The voltmeter is the final verification of what you have.

    But yes, red is usually the positive lead and black might be the ground on the camera. Again, trace it with your voltmeter or check the markings on the 9 volt battery.

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