backup monitor

When I replaced my old INTEC black and white monitor (gosh that thing was heavy), I cut a thin piece of lexan and spray painted it to match the dash color. I mounted it over the hole left by removing the monitor using 4 small screws and nuts. It actually blended fairly well. I moved my monitor because I did not like the original location, and used the new lexan cover area to mount some other items I installed.

Once you cover the hole left by the old monitor, it will be easy to mount the new monitor on the surface of the new cover, or you can recess the monitor to be flush. Either way, you will use the monitor shell (originally designed to mount into an auto headrest}, and mount this with some type of fastener. If you are recessing it, they usually have tabs on the side that will snap into place if you cut the hole correctly.

If your original monitor is not in a good location, now is the time to relocate the monitor while you are installing a new one.

I hope this helps.

Fred

i put one in the corner , just above eye level
really easy to see, not in the way

not the best picture, i have ever taken

Call these guys. They helped me find a camera that was right for the old system on the gasser I had. Great service, reasonable prices.

Check eBay. I was able to find an exact replacement for my monitor.

bukzin wrote:
I have a non-working dash mount back-up monitor.

Tested my system by connecting the output to my coach TV
and everything else seems to work. (great troubleshooting tips from YC1 !)


Need a new display monitor and don't want to cut into my dashboard.

Does it make sense to just buy a slightly larger one (my Weldex is
approx. 7" wide X 5" tall) and SURFACE mount it over the hole?

Maybe use Velcro or hot glue? Anyone have experience or photos of this?


Thanks!

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I had the same problem with my Weldex WDRV-6800. Called RV Cams and ordered WDRV-7063M cost $394.00.
I taped Gorilla Mounting Clear Glue Double Sided Weatherproof tape on both sides to hold in place while I installed my home made brackets. There is no face plate so you need to hold it in place while you install.
There is a gap at the bottom, about an 1" but you have to stand on your head to see it. I used the 2 clamp brackets from the old one drilled one hole in the middle and made 2 flat head slide bolts to hold it in place. I also run my Silverleaf through the monitor, great picture. http://www.rvcams.com/p/18/WDRV-7063M-R.html

Hope this helps
JR

JR, Any chance you could post or email a couple of photos?

Not quite sure how you mounted it.


Did you just surface mount it with the tape over the
flush mount hole in your dash?

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