Replacing Backup Camera System
I have a 1995 Geogie Boy Cruisemaster. Need to know how to run the new coax at the rear(behind the cabinets above the bed; no access)to the removeable access panels along the ceiling edge.
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It's very unlikely you would need to replace the coax unless it's physically damaged. Adapter plugs are available for almost any connector combination you might have.
I just went through this whole exercise and found:
1) Almost any camera can be adapted to existing coax very easily. Determine what connector is on you coax and what is on the desired camera than find the proper adapter.
2) The folks at RVcam are knowledgeable enough but not necessarily truthfull since they are only interesting in selling their product.
3) Be carful of cameras with IR lights for night vision. Ours is mounted inside the cap and looks out a window and the IR lights reflect on the glass wiping out the camera so that option was out. I now have a camera in the bay I can not use.....$86.00 error on my part.
4)Back up line look good until the toad is hooked up than it becomes very busy...part of the above $86.00 oops.
Excellent cameras abound on the internet so get a good one, preferably CCD proper view angle ( I found 120 degree to be best for my use. Expect to pay $100.00 or so for a really one. CMOS are much cheaper but you get what you pay for in cameras.
Good luck in your search.
I just went through this whole exercise and found:
1) Almost any camera can be adapted to existing coax very easily. Determine what connector is on you coax and what is on the desired camera than find the proper adapter.
2) The folks at RVcam are knowledgeable enough but not necessarily truthfull since they are only interesting in selling their product.
3) Be carful of cameras with IR lights for night vision. Ours is mounted inside the cap and looks out a window and the IR lights reflect on the glass wiping out the camera so that option was out. I now have a camera in the bay I can not use.....$86.00 error on my part.
4)Back up line look good until the toad is hooked up than it becomes very busy...part of the above $86.00 oops.
Excellent cameras abound on the internet so get a good one, preferably CCD proper view angle ( I found 120 degree to be best for my use. Expect to pay $100.00 or so for a really one. CMOS are much cheaper but you get what you pay for in cameras.
Good luck in your search.
