Problems with backup camera
We just purchased a 2008 Hurricane with a factory installed back-up camera; the screen comes on when I put the rig in reverse, seems to be trying to show a picture, but stays blank. Have had two sons...
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Bob
I have a vanguard that was probably installed when the coach was new 20 years ago. Several years ago I started loosing a picture and thought it was the camera so had a new on installed along with a new cable. Everything worked ok for a while then began loosing the picture again. They had installed the cable on the underside of the RV along the frame in the same location as the original . The cable was open to the elements and subject to abrasion from the undercarriage. I pulled the cable and tested it and could not get continuity so purchased a new cable. While I was waiting for UPS to deliver the new cable I decided to see if I could locate the break in the old one. I probably cut that thing in 5 pieces before I could find a section that would test. Then I thought I’d see if I could solder it back together. I did, so I connected to the monitor and the camera and it worked. I decided then that I would run the new cable, when I got it, inside the coach along the wall behind the cabinets. I used the old cable for a trial run, it worked fine and it’s been in there ever since. I still have the new cable which is stored away somewhere. Anyway you might look at the cable for the problem.
Stan
I have a vanguard that was probably installed when the coach was new 20 years ago. Several years ago I started loosing a picture and thought it was the camera so had a new on installed along with a new cable. Everything worked ok for a while then began loosing the picture again. They had installed the cable on the underside of the RV along the frame in the same location as the original . The cable was open to the elements and subject to abrasion from the undercarriage. I pulled the cable and tested it and could not get continuity so purchased a new cable. While I was waiting for UPS to deliver the new cable I decided to see if I could locate the break in the old one. I probably cut that thing in 5 pieces before I could find a section that would test. Then I thought I’d see if I could solder it back together. I did, so I connected to the monitor and the camera and it worked. I decided then that I would run the new cable, when I got it, inside the coach along the wall behind the cabinets. I used the old cable for a trial run, it worked fine and it’s been in there ever since. I still have the new cable which is stored away somewhere. Anyway you might look at the cable for the problem.
Stan
