I am disappointed in the quality of the original black and white monitor and 3 back-up cameras in my MH (2008 Itasca Suncruiser 35L). There is not enough contrast or brightness to actually see much in most situations.I would like to upgrade to a color monitor. Does that also require replacing the 3 cameras? I assume that the installed cables would still be usable. Any thoughts?

You may have to change cameras to color as well. Cables should be OK depending on the end connectors and if they match the new cameras. It's rare that color cameras would have been installed if the monitor is B&W.

Call these guys. They have several full time RV camera/monitor techs on staff. They can tell you what you need: http://www.rvcams.com/Default.htm

You need a new color camera as well as a color monitor. My Voyager black and white 7" monitor died recently. I replaced it from RV Cams. Its a color monitor but I kept the original camera. The color camera with audio is spendy.Jim

As an RV tech, I drive and back thousands of motorhomes every year. Color LCD systems(resolution) vary widely. IF I have MY choice, I would prefer a B&W system over a Color any day. If a B&W is up to specs, the quality of the resolution is far superior to a Color system. Especially in bright sunlight. But you need to see and operate the specific color system you want to upgrade too. Doug

It looks like I need to do a bit of research. My current resolution is not reliable to show me what I need to see. It shows detail for an instant as it first comes on, and then goes to mostly black with no ability to adjust for contrast or brightness. Although in certain light conditions, it seems fine. It might be that my monitor has a problem? I've driven a more current Itasca with a color monitor, and the color allowed me to identify more of what is visible even with not great resolution. There would probably be no advantage in the dark?Thanks all for your thoughts.

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dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 30, 2013
As an RV tech, I drive and back thousands of motorhomes every year. Color LCD systems(resolution) vary widely. IF I have MY choice, I would prefer a B&W system over a Color any day. If a B&W is up to specs, the quality of the resolution is far superior to a Color system. Especially in bright sunlight. But you need to see and operate the specific color system you want to upgrade too. Doug
jauguston
Explorer
Aug 30, 2013
You need a new color camera as well as a color monitor. My Voyager black and white 7" monitor died recently. I replaced it from RV Cams. Its a color monitor but I kept the original camera. The color camera with audio is spendy.

Jim
wolfe10
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013
Call these guys. They have several full time RV camera/monitor techs on staff. They can tell you what you need:

http://www.rvcams.com/Default.htm
the_bear_II
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013
You may have to change cameras to color as well. Cables should be OK depending on the end connectors and if they match the new cameras. It's rare that color cameras would have been installed if the monitor is B&W.

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