Wireless back up camera system

Jim: I knew it was wired, guess I should have said so. Thought after all the money you have into wireless that hasn't worked, I would show you a wired system, that I have used for the last 3 years, without a hiccup.

After installation, it takes about 30 seconds to connect and disconnect the cable. Might be a time and money saver in the long run.

My system installation: Another thread

Winged One: The system you suggest is a hardwired system (not wireless) and would be the clear, foolproof choice IF you can accept a coaxial connector and a hanging cable from the front of the trailer to the cab of your truck. That, and stringing 50 ft. of coax through, over, or under your trailer. But that is exactly why I posted the question in the first place. I want to know if anyone has found a reliable wireless system. I have researched significantly on the internet and found that range claims for the non-digital, analog, video connection seem to be greatly amplified. I need to stay with non-digital, non-proprietary video technology or else replace my 9 inch split screen monitor and now-functional side cameras or add a third monitor to my fairly crowded truck dash.
Sam Spade: You're suggesting some fairly basic factors and I understand that I have not shared the fact that I am a retired electronic engineer or that I have conferred with tech support at TadiBrothers -- the problem is poor signal strength and immuninity to interference. I just want to know if anyone has a successful wireless backup system on a large 5th wheel that is RF analog NTSC video.

jimgram12 wrote:
I now have 6 transmitters and 6 receivers so it's pretty easy to rule out a defective receiver or antenna - they all behave the same or nearly so. Also, I get a good picture when I move them close (e.g. 10 ft.).

What is the common factor in ALL of those 6 sets of gear ??

The operator.

That might not be a fair or accurate assumption about what the problem IS but the logic is rock solid.

In most cases like this there is something simple that you are overlooking.....like both xmit and rec must have antennas in place and they must be oriented in the same plane; either vertical or horizontal.

The other wild possibility is that the lines you are tying into that you assume have 12 V power really don't but have something less, like 6 V for instance. Having a bad negative/ground connection can have a similar bad effect too.

Check those power and ground connections and I'll bet you will find the problem.

If you don't want to take the financial chance on another one that doesn't work with your setup, we use: Rear camera

Works every time, all the time. Shop around.

djgodden wrote:
Jumping in here... if you put the TPMS onto the trailer tires do they need to be rebalanced? I would guess they would but figured I'd ask.

I think you jumped in the wrong post. This is about cameras but FYI when I added my TPMS I did not have to rebalance my tires and felt no vibration or changes.

We have the Furrion FOS48TA-BL Wireless High-Speed Observation System. We had the Furrion back up camera system that came on the trailer and it was not good going down the road. This system is $499 but they gave me $399 credit on the factory system and it was well worth the $100 difference. Also for any of you newer Montana owners they wire these cameras hot all the time and they won't last. I changed mine to the clearance lights and can run them any time needed but not stay on forever.

Jumping in here... if you put the TPMS onto the trailer tires do they need to be rebalanced? I would guess they would but figured I'd ask.

I also have the Furrion and LOVE IT!!!

I set it up so I can back in with a good view and can see if anyone is behind me close enough that I should not pull in after passing. It has a wide enough view that I can see cars in the left and right lanes when passing or someone standing at my bumper. It was not cheap at about 500.00 but when you roll it into a 45,000.00 purchase it was a drop in the bucket.
My trailer was prewired with the adapter and pigtail to plug it in so made it very easy. The mount it comes with is horrible so I used a universal GPS beanbag on my dash. much better now

Chris

I now have 6 transmitters and 6 receivers so it's pretty easy to rule out a defective receiver or antenna - they all behave the same or nearly so. Also, I get a good picture when I move them close (e.g. 10 ft.).

jimgram12 wrote:
With an advertised range of 5 km and an advertised power of 3 watts, it's baffling why I can't get a stable image at less than 50 feet.

Not baffling at all, IF it is the receiver that is bad.

Does the receiver have a short little external antenna ?
If so, is it firmly attached ??