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1ed
Explorer
Jul 26, 2019

How many people have cameras on trailer

Just picked up new Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S and was thinking about adding a camera to the rear. Trailer is prewired so install would be easy. Just curious if this is a nice to have item or more of an essential item. Ed
  • I consider rear observation cameras unnecessary as well. I consider them more as a distraction vs. a necessity.
    I actually installed a rear camera but I never use it while driving. I am comfortable just using my mirrors.
    I don't really need to see who or what is behind my trailer as I travel down the road. I'm concerned with what is in front of me not what is behind me.
    I am fine changing lanes with my mirrors.
    I do agree rear cameras can be useful when backing up but are not as beneficial when driving forward.
    I have a Garmin BC-20 camera that displays on my GPS screen. I occasionally use it when backing up. I have had it for a few years now and don't consider it a must have feature
    If the RV is prewired it maybe worthwhile to install the camera simply because it's easy to do, however I would not go through the trouble to install a rear camera from scratch.
  • We have a camera on our new tt and its great! Just like the backup camera on my car, I wouldnt be without one now.
  • Tvov's avatar
    Tvov
    Explorer II
    I don't have one, but would like to have one.

    My wife's car has a backup camera, and it is great!
  • It is very nice to have when travelling down the road to see what is behind you and certainly aids when changing lanes. It is somewhat useful when backing up but I still require a spotter as I worry more about what is beside me in blind spots.
  • :) Hi, being able to see if you completely passed a big rig (or any other vehicle) and backing into a space, makes having a back up camera great.