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basic261
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Apr 20, 2016

Backup Cameras

Hi. Just purchased a use 29 foot Jayco travel trailer. I'm looking to add a wireless backup camera. Has anyone used a good wireless camera. I'm thinking of using my android as the monitor. I was talking with someone today on using a POE IP camera. One that you would use on the outside of your house. Any suggestions?
  • I mounted a security camera on the back of my RV about 15 years ago.

    The problem is they see things like you are looking out the window, not like you see things in your rear view mirror. In other words if there is a tree on the drivers side of your trailer in the back it will show up on the right hand side of your viewfinder. With a back up camera, the tree will show up on the left side of the screen if the tree is on the left side of the trailer.

    The security camera will get you all confused until you begin to get used to it. I would recommend a back up camera, they are pretty low cost these days. I put in a wired camera in my shuttle van, and it has a 32 GB memory card, so it records the front and rear view all the time.

    Check out this website, AliExpress.com Search for back up camera. They sell just about anything you can imagine. Put in wireless. You might also want to power the camera with 12 volts, and then you can watch it from inside to see what is behind you, or watch from the cab mounted screen.

    Good luck,

    Fred.
  • I use a Swift Hitch SH02 Wireless Camera System and really prefer it over competing systems because it's not only robust but because both the camera / transmitter unit and the monitor unit are both self powered, meaning no interfacing to the TV is required. Transmission is quite good and the system can even be used at night ... no issues at all in several years of use. Pics are in my gallery for anyone interested.