Suggestions on wireless camera

I like having the camera to see if anybody is coming up fast and changing lanes behind me in order to pass me just as I am about to make a lane change.

Halibut214 wrote:

csamayfield55 wrote:
so for all you naysayers, why do big class A motor homes have them? Why do we have rear view mirrors on our dash? What is the problem in having one more piece of information on hand? BTW, the federal govt has if I am correct started mandating reverse camera's in cars right?

Chris

I'm in complete agreement with you Chris but using the using the "federal government" as a measuring stick? Too many good reasons to throw that in the mix.:)

Yeah, I hear ya just trying to make a point. Every time I someone says that they probably should be slapped huh!! HAHA

Chris

csamayfield55 wrote:
so for all you naysayers, why do big class A motor homes have them? Why do we have rear view mirrors on our dash? What is the problem in having one more piece of information on hand? BTW, the federal govt has if I am correct started mandating reverse camera's in cars right?

Chris

I'm in complete agreement with you Chris but using the using the "federal government" as a measuring stick? Too many good reasons to throw that in the mix.:)

TNGW1500SE wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
Most are designed to only operate in reverse so as not to distract the driver.

Mine was wired that way too. I just took the wire that got power from the reverse lights and moved it to the "key on" hot. Now every time the key is on the monitor comes on.

I could have added a toggle switch so it could operate as it did or as it does (after the rewire) but it doesn't ever bother me to have it on and I can see the trailer is "still there". Kind of nice to know ;)

that may be OK with a better camera but I know that the cheapies warned against this since it would quickly burn out the screen.
bumpy

Terryallan wrote:
Most are designed to only operate in reverse so as not to distract the driver.

Mine was wired that way too. I just took the wire that got power from the reverse lights and moved it to the "key on" hot. Now every time the key is on the monitor comes on.

I could have added a toggle switch so it could operate as it did or as it does (after the rewire) but it doesn't ever bother me to have it on and I can see the trailer is "still there". Kind of nice to know ;)

csamayfield55 wrote:
BTW, the federal govt has if I am correct started mandating reverse camera's in cars right?

Chris

I would not use the actions of the federal govt. as an example of doing things right. :s
and I took another closer look at that camera at Sam's club. high def wide angle shot in front, rear view camera also, notifies of various red light cameras, etc. about $250.
bumpy

so for all you naysayers, why do big class A motor homes have them? Why do we have rear view mirrors on our dash? What is the problem in having one more piece of information on hand? BTW, the federal govt has if I am correct started mandating reverse camera's in cars right?

Chris

After much research and reading hundreds of reviews I ordered the Wireless Quad Camera System with Cigarette Lighter Adaptor from Rearview safety. It arrives next Tuesday so I'll let you know what I think. This comes with a 30 day money back guarantee if your not happy. I DO care what's behind me but quite honestly it doesn't matter. Your entitled to do as you wish.

Im another Retired Trucker, I could care less what is behind me, If they rearend me ill get a new Fiver at there expense, Scan your Mirrors every few seconds and enjoy the Ride.

I agree with westend, and go with the hardwire units. I have a wireless unit (spent half of what I would have for the Firrion for the one I have) and it loses signal in the most inopportune times...mostly in cities where of course most of the traffic congestion is and where you need it the most. On my first unit I installed a hardwired system and never lost signal...and it was only $100 bucks from Costco.
And for those of you that only drive with you mirrors, good on ya, but I like to see who is tucked in behind me in heavy traffic like I-5 in Seattle. I also do not use it when backing.