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freddc1
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Jun 20, 2013

IBall Hitch Camera - Anyone using one?

Backing trailer onto hitch is always a two person job. I did put a little backup eye in the handle on my tailgate. It will get my close to lining up but not close enough without me jumping in and out of the cab a dozen times. Has anyone used this brand, seems affordable compared to some of the other options I've seen. Thank you

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  • I'm in the process right now of getting THIS to use as a hitch camera, a remote camera to check on the gutters on our two story home for obstructions, to use in our front window as an entrance camera house front security camera, and possibly in the rear window of the trailer as a redneck backup/rear view camera. I like the zoom and pan capabilities and it has a much larger 3.5" TV screen than the swift hitch or IBall and the camera has the option of battery power when needed. It also has adjustments for contrast and brightness and hopefully has a little better range and video quality because of it's intended purpose. As a plus it has a two way intercom with the only real down side is that it's not intended for outdoor use, but that is minor compared to what it offers. It is priced inbetween the swift hitch and IBall.

    Talk about repurposing something ... LOL:B

    Larry
  • I usually hitch up the trailer by myself. Unless you're spatially challenged it isn't that hard.
  • I used the iball camera when I had my TT. They work very well. I still use it for my utility trailer.
  • I was going to buy one of those backup cameras - still might cause I like gadgets, but I got one of THESE instead while visiting Harbor Freight. Works great.
  • Chromag wrote:
    I've been using the Swift Hitch for almost a year and it works great. As long as I can remember to keep it charged!


    X2
  • I've been using the Swift Hitch for almost a year and it works great. As long as I can remember to keep it charged!
  • I just got one a couple of weeks ago. It works great and I'm able to back in easily to hitch up with a lot less frustration. I tried putting it on the bumper of the trailer to check the view, but the image gets a bit fuzzy.

    It was what I wanted: no installation, not too expensive, easy to use.

    Look in the back of Trailer Life for a discount code for 10% off.