We just purchased a 2015 Chevy Silverado 4x4 3500 extended cab long box dually to carry our ALP Adventurer 86 SBS. We purchased the MyLink infotainment system as an option. There is a backup camera in the tailgate that will, of course, be removed when the camper is loaded, so I was wondering if anyone knows if it would be possible to integrate an RV camera ... or 3 camera system ... with the MyLink system once the tailgate and backup camera are removed? Guess the warranty would be voided anyway even if we're possible to use them?Also, since that 2015 model is wider than the comparable 2014 model, I was wondering if anyone would know if there will be a problem with fitting that camper in the box. I've purchased the extensions ... not installed yet ... for the front jacks, so there won't be a problem there, but because of the width, I don't know if there will be a problem with the camper overhangs at the rear. I checked with ALP before ordering the 2015, but they were unable to tell me anything.

Maybe you could take a picture of the camera plug when the tail gate is removed and check with someone like RVCam to see if there is anything special about it. Does your current camera only work in reverse? That is the only drawback that I have seen to the factory cameras. Or, how about going to Chevy and seeing if you can buy just the camera and mount with an extension cord?

I am in the same situation with a 2015 GMC 3500. I just communicated yesterday with Ed at "cubbycam" who is in San Jose CA and specializes in GMC cameras. I already sent him pictures of the backup camera connector and it is new for 2015. He is working on trying to find a source for the six pin connector. I don't know if you have tried removing your tailgate yet but GMC did not make the wiring part easy! The wire from the tailgate camera goes through two wire holders under the tailgate that you need to open and release and then terminates in a junction block on the frame to the left of the spare tire. Very challenging to figure out how to release the connector the first time! There is also a "dummy" connector next to the real one that your are supposed to remove and put in place of the real one to keep the socket clean when the tailgate is off. Let me know if you need help with wire disconnecting. You can google cubbycam and see their offerings. Hopefully they will find the connector and then they said they can make me a wire/socket/camera of any length I need that I can mount on my camper.

Thanks for the quick reply, Greg. I was wondering about the tailgate connections, so I really appreciate that information! We only took delivery of the 3500 a few days ago and I haven't removed the tailgate yet or done anything else because first of all I have to take it on a 400 mile trip to get the tie downs installed ... took almost eight weeks to get those in after I ordered them ... livin' out in the sticks here, you know. :)If I have any trouble I'll certainly take you up on your offer. Thanks again!

I would buy another factory camera and fabricate a mount for it in a good spot for when the TC is loaded. Then it's just plug and play. Not sure where the Chevy plug is but on my friend's Ford it is behind the bumper so it's easy to unplug.

dealer price for a camera is aprox $160.00 not exactly cheap :(

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54suds
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014
dealer price for a camera is aprox $160.00 not exactly cheap :(
languiduck
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014
I would buy another factory camera and fabricate a mount for it in a good spot for when the TC is loaded. Then it's just plug and play. Not sure where the Chevy plug is but on my friend's Ford it is behind the bumper so it's easy to unplug.
Zircon
Explorer
Aug 21, 2014
Thanks for the quick reply, Greg. I was wondering about the tailgate connections, so I really appreciate that information! We only took delivery of the 3500 a few days ago and I haven't removed the tailgate yet or done anything else because first of all I have to take it on a 400 mile trip to get the tie downs installed ... took almost eight weeks to get those in after I ordered them ... livin' out in the sticks here, you know. :)

If I have any trouble I'll certainly take you up on your offer. Thanks again!
gregchambers
Explorer
Aug 21, 2014
I am in the same situation with a 2015 GMC 3500. I just communicated yesterday with Ed at "cubbycam" who is in San Jose CA and specializes in GMC cameras. I already sent him pictures of the backup camera connector and it is new for 2015. He is working on trying to find a source for the six pin connector. I don't know if you have tried removing your tailgate yet but GMC did not make the wiring part easy! The wire from the tailgate camera goes through two wire holders under the tailgate that you need to open and release and then terminates in a junction block on the frame to the left of the spare tire. Very challenging to figure out how to release the connector the first time! There is also a "dummy" connector next to the real one that your are supposed to remove and put in place of the real one to keep the socket clean when the tailgate is off. Let me know if you need help with wire disconnecting. You can google cubbycam and see their offerings. Hopefully they will find the connector and then they said they can make me a wire/socket/camera of any length I need that I can mount on my camper.
Super_Dave
Explorer
Aug 21, 2014
Maybe you could take a picture of the camera plug when the tail gate is removed and check with someone like RVCam to see if there is anything special about it. Does your current camera only work in reverse? That is the only drawback that I have seen to the factory cameras.

Or, how about going to Chevy and seeing if you can buy just the camera and mount with an extension cord?

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