backup camera?

brulaz wrote:


Nice. The original system allowing you to switch video feeds in the cab is definitely preferable to crawling under the tailgate.

But I have the same Ford in-mirror video display and would like to use it. Did you use the same after-market camera as in the first install for that? Did you just splice in a new RCA connector to the feed for the trailer?

The camera on the travel trailer, image in both pics, is the same camera. Tow vehicle changed, kept the TT and camera.

I did simply splice an RCA connector into the existing wire harness going to the truck's backup camera. Very simple, two wires. One is a video feed, the other a ground. Just need to know which wires to tap.

An interesting thing I learned, Ford has power going to the camera ALL the time, not just when in reverse. Only goes off when the ignition key is off.



Just remember the camera for the travel trailer needs to come with a reversed image. Readily available online, including eBay.

And since I remove the tailgate when hauling the golf cart, the tailgate camera goes with it. I take a cheap license plate camera (also eBay item), and connect it to the truck's camera wiring harness when not connected to the trailer.



The wiring diagram for the F150 is here: http://2manytoyz.com/xterra/camera/f150cameramod3.jpg

Definitely a DIY project once you have the diagram.

I "could" simply cut the connector going to my tailgate camera, extend it, and add another connector. This way I wouldn't have to climb under the truck to disconnect the cable going to the tailgate. Yet another project for another day!