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BradW
Explorer II
Feb 02, 2018

2017 / 2018 F350 T/Cs and Cameras

We are about to order 2018 F350 XLT 4x4 PSD 4-door DRW.

One of the things I am confused about are the camera options.

I would like to have the rear cab and tail gate cameras when I'm just towing a trailer. But I would also like to have a rear facing camera on the T/C when we are also towing a trailer.

What have y'all done concerning trailers/TC's and cameras?

Thanks for any help,
BradW
  • Check out Camara-source.com they have license plate mounted cameras that use the oem tailgate connectors. The cord on mine is long enough to either be mounted at the truck plate or run to the back of then TC and mounted at the plate location on the TC, you can switch back to the tailgate location when not caring the camper or just use the plate location permanently
    Mike
  • Look into something called the lockpick

    Mainly aimed at Dodge and Ram since they were first with a computerized display system, but GM and Ford options exist too.

    Lockpick will get rid of speed and gear lockouts, as well as let you add cameras you didn't pay for from the factory. Also unlocks gps if equipped, so you can type while driving.
  • I have extreme tow package on my 2017 that come with 5 cameras on the truck.
    Trailer camera is additional purchase and you can have it alone, or with TPMS for trailer.
    As above, not only Ford is not allowing you to use cameras above 5 mph, but the only way to activate rear cameras is by switching to reverse and then you still have to scroll the screen for bed camera.
    I am waiting for smart guys to hack the system. The cameras are pretty good and I would love to have front working with recorder as traffic camera.
    You can find my thread how I converted the tailgate camera for camper use HERE
  • Brad, we ordered our 2017 F350 DRW Lariat with all of the cameras. the only problem is they all shut off after you hit 5MPH. We installed a Voyager camera system on our TC for when we tow since the tail gate has to be removed, we also added an auxiliary camera that hooks to the factory harness that can be mounted around the rear of the truck. We mounted it just above the license plate holder
    PM is you need pics.