JohnG3 wrote:
Why would you want a camera in a tailgate you can see through?
I always park my F350 in the garage. I have a total of 3 inches of play between my garage wall, and the garage door. In order to park, I have to back in. Using the back up camera allows me to see the rear bumper and the wall so I can get within 1/2 inch of the wall without having to get out of the truck or have someone guide me back. Being able to see through the gate wouldn't allow me to get that accurate.
The second reason is that it has a very wide field of view. I can be in a parking place with my vision blocked through the driver's and passenger's window, and still be able to see if any traffic is coming from either direction before I start to back up. You never want to fully depend on one, but they are a great tool to supplement your eyesight.
