GPS with backup camera

I like the new Garmin LMT I think it is. It is a dash cam, a gps and has the ability to hook up a wireless rearview camera. It's kinda spendy though.

Vulcan Rider wrote:

ktmrfs wrote:

IIRC cost is about $100

I think that's probably exactly the kind of answer he is looking for.
BUT.....the GPS you referred to runs about $360 and I suspect the camera is at least another $100.

it works with many other garmin GPS units as well. the garmin website lists what units the backup cameras work with.

Lantley wrote:
I have a Garmin 760LMT and the Garmin BC-20 back up camera. They work well together.
Being able to use the GPS screen as a monitor for the cmaera is a huge plus.

exactly the same system I have and I love it.

I have a Garmin 760LMT and the Garmin BC-20 back up camera. They work well together.
Being able to use the GPS screen as a monitor for the cmaera is a huge plus.

Garmin RV 760 with life time maps and rear camera is $500 online.
plus cable to reach rear of trailer is extra.

ktmrfs wrote:

IIRC cost is about $100

I think that's probably exactly the kind of answer he is looking for.
BUT.....the GPS you referred to runs about $360 and I suspect the camera is at least another $100.

many of the garmin units will take a garmin remote camera. I have one with my Garmin RV760. Garmin did it properly. It is wireless, but with the optional extension cable you can mount the camera on the back of the trailer and the wireless unit on the trailer tongue (50ft of cable). That way the transmitter is close enough to the GPS to give a solid signal at all times. Other features

1) you can wire the camera to come on as desired. mine is wired to the trailer running lights so I can have it on at all times, not just backing.
2) you can adjust the guidance lines to match your vehicle width. pull up next to a curb, and move the lines to touch the curb lines repeat on the other side.
3) you can switch between camera and gps
4) the camera is somewhat wide angle, wide enough for a good view, but not terribly distorted like some
5) has good night vision as well
6) you can turn off the guidance lines if you want

IIRC cost is about $100

I don't know that a GPS/backup camera exists but if it does I wouldn't want it. It will probably be expensive and what do you do when half of it malfunctions?

I use an $85 TomTom GPS and have a $65 wireless backup camera system. They are independent of each other and I consider them to be disposable when the day comes that they malfunction.

Doesn't HAVE to be but that would be the easiest.

If you are considering an in-dash unit I encourage you to re-think that.
Multi-function in-dash hardware can be a pain; if one function quits you often must replace the whole thing.....at your expense if it's out or warranty.

Also regardless of what make and model you end up considering, be SURE to find out if and how you update the built-in maps.....and how much that will cost. Often updating the maps costs more than buying a new stand-alone Garmin (as an example).