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sailmike1
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May 13, 2020

Rear View Camera vs Backup Camera

I'd just like some clarification on this topic. Every time I do a search for a rear view camera, I get a list of backup camera's. I'm looking for a camera and monitor that's on all the time, not just for backing up my vehicle. I can't find any information to clarify this.

Are all backup camera's only for backing up?
How do I find one to replace the rear view mirror to use for normal driving?

Thanks,
Puzzled

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  • :) Hi, instead of connecting my back up camera to my back up lights, or tail lights, I have mine connected directly to my battery. So my camera is on all of the time. Mine is part of my GPS so I can toggle between the camera and the maps. I have a two wire connecter from my batteries for my Battery Tender; I use this same connecter for my back up camera. I only plug it in when I'm towing and un plug it when parked.