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underpanda
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Sep 25, 2017

backup camera

My wife and I just bought a new travel trailer. We have a dodge ram 2500 with a connect 5.0 radio. I was wanting to get a backup camera for the truck and the camper. The camper would be a wireless blue-tooth, I assume. Does anyone have a similar set up because I got to thinking that when you put the truck in reverse the truck backup camera would take precedent over the trailer backup, defeating the purpose.
  • My current TT was prewired for a rear camera and I purchased what the OEM pushed. Furion.

    I use it as a guide when backing up so I do not hit anything, but even more importantly I use it as a rear view mirror behind the trailer while I tow.

    Using the rear camera as a rear view mirror negated the need for towing mirrors as well as I can see dramatically more than I ever could before. I highly recommend their use and will never again own a TT without one!
  • I have a question on back-up/observation camera's. Are they worth the $330 (I have it prewired on the trailer) and should I have it installed prior to picking up my new camper? If they install, then the 7 year warranty will cover it. But, that's more money than I want to put out right now. Thoughts?
  • :) Hi, I have a Garmin RV 760 GPS with wireless back-up camera. Works great for me.
  • I have a back up camera that is wired through the 12v system on the trailer so it is on all the time as a rear view camera, now I can always see what is behind or coming around me before I see it in my mirrors.
  • Hate to pour cold water, but I have been trying to get a rear view camera work on my 5th wheel for about 6 years now. Vibration (I guess) keeps killing the camera. After replacing the camera and having it die within a couple years, I have given up on the idea.
  • Quidry
    Which of the two cameras did you buy? How did you run the wires through the truck back to tt.?
    thanks
    Del
  • Wireless will be expensive for a good system. I decided on a wired system and bought the following from Amazon. Affordable and you can turn on the monitor whenever you want. Good for when you want to see behind you while on the road, especially when passing a slow vehicle so you can see that you are safely ahead. You just unplug the wires when you land at camp and unhook the RV. I ran the wires from a mounted camera (on my rear ladder) under the trailer and zip tied them to the front of the trailer. Everything is mobile and can be temporary or permanent as you want. Good luck

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