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vrdr84
Explorer
Aug 25, 2014

Rear View Camera

We have a rearview camera that was installed after market on our motorhome by the previous owner. It is one that has a reverse image. When it was wired in a hole was drilled through the back and the wiring was brought to a nearby closet. At that point there is a 6 pin connector that connects to the wiring that goes to the front to a small Radio Shack TV monitor. Recently the camera quit working. We took it to a local RV Dealer/Repair Service. They checked it out for $160 and said the camera was fine and the monitor was the problem. They would replace it all for only $1500. Needless to say my husband brought it home disgusted. We found the same monitor and replaced it. Only to find it is the camera.

Now my question does anyone have an idea where to find a camera with this type of connection? So far we have only found RCA type connectors.

7 Replies

  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Aug 26, 2014
    The six pin connector is called a "DIN" connector
    But what you need is an adapter and breakout cable, to connect a new camera
    I think RVcams.com can help you if you call them
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2014
    vrdr84 wrote:
    Recently the camera quit working. We took it to a local RV Dealer/Repair Service. They checked it out for $160 and said the camera was fine and the monitor was the problem. They would replace it all for only $1500.


    Wireless or Wired, either or, $160.00 to have it checked out & $1500 to replace ???? And afterwards to find out that it was the camera. I hope they were reimbursed in part / all for an incorrect diagnosis.
  • kgarrett9999's avatar
    kgarrett9999
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2014
    I have a Rear View Safety wireless and in general wouldn't recommend it. I finally got it to work, but only after extending the camera and monitor antennas so that they have a line of sight view of each other about 10 feet apart. Even then the frame rate is slow and causes the video to be jerky.
  • Hondavalk's avatar
    Hondavalk
    Explorer II
    Aug 26, 2014
    Dakota98 wrote:
    This may be a stupid question, but why not replace the entire set-up with a wireless monitor / camera for under $200 ?

    Generally the wired cameras have better picture quality. I have a Hopkins wired system that was $120.00
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2014
    This may be a stupid question, but why not replace the entire set-up with a wireless monitor / camera for under $200 ?

    A wireless back-up camera is normally connected to a vehicles back up lights via the transmitter & turns off & on via that type of connection. If the transmitter power lead is connected to a 12 volt power supply that is on, when the ignition is on, the camera should work just fine for your needs. The monitor simply connects to a 12 volt receptacle on your dash.
  • brirene's avatar
    brirene
    Explorer
    Aug 25, 2014
    Here is another thread on the subject that might give you some information. Good luck!

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