Powering a Backup Camera - Travel Trailer
I have a little backup camera that I'd like to install on the back of my travel trailer. It's a "wireless" model, but that doesn't mean it is completely wireless. The camera is connected - by wires - ...
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The aux 12v pin will be connected to your trailer battery regardless if your truck powers it. This means your camera will be powered 24/7. I wouldn't call that phantom draw but actual draw since I'm guessing the camera always transmits when powered. The easiest option is to power it from the tail/running lights. Turn them on when underway or whenever you want to use the camera. They're off when you're parked.
I used the same idea years ago when adding a camera to a piece of tow behind farm machinery that already had work lights.
I used the same idea years ago when adding a camera to a piece of tow behind farm machinery that already had work lights.
