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CobraGT40
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Jun 20, 2014

Back Up Camera ?

Hey all
I'm beginning to prep my Jayco Eagle 293 RKS for my annual trip to Wisconsin for the airshow and I want to install a backup camera on the rear of the 5th wheel. I pull a small 5'x8' trailer behind the 5th wheel trailer and I would really like to keep an eye on it for my 200 mile trip.
Does anyone have any advice on a brand of camera/monitor system ? My rig only sees the road once a year for this 400 mile round trip, so the camera doesn't have to be anything fancy and I'd like to keep it all in the $100 range.

Thanks !

Scott

  • I bought a came ram system from Harbor Freight for $69.00. It has two cameras and a 8 inch monitor. I have not permanently hooked it up yet, just zip tied to my ladder. Picture quality is great even at night. Great price for a decent little camera set.
  • Does anyone make a camera with Bluetooth or Wifi built in that you could pick up on a tablet or smart phone? Save you from having to buy a separate screen.

    Lyle
  • We are getting one installed Monday but it is $850.00 just for the truck. It might be a better product than anything $100.00 can buy. It will be in the rear view mirror.

    chevman
  • I've been looking at them also and from the reviews the wireless are not very clear and the monitors are pretty small. I keep telling myself to buy a new truck with one built in and shows up on the radio. but that doesn't help you much in you triple tow situation. Me? I would buy a wired unit after reading on the reviews.