Securing observation camera to back of TT
I am thinking about securing an observation camera to the back of my TT using VHB tape as I dont want to drill any holes in the fiberglass. Is this a crazy idea? Any other suggestions?
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The only experience I have had with a rear camera is my 2010 Ford Truck Rear Camera that is mounted on the bottom of the FORD EMBLEM on the rear tailgate. This is perfect for Backing up to my trailer and can see the trailer BALL go under my truck hitch on first try. Having the foot markers is also a big plus for me...
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This is DAYTIME only use setup however as at night when anything with lights is approaching me from behind the CAMERA SCREEN on my truck dash flares up big time. Even small rain drops on the camera lens makes it impossible to use. I have even had a small spider/bug go crawling across the lens and makes it impossible to use.
Mounting an observation camera on the rear on the trailer in my opinion would have to be mounted up high as you can get it and pointed down at a rather sharp angle... Much like in this photo... Otherwise it will only be a daytime use camera setup...
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This high position is great as you can tap into an always 'ON' 12VDC line associated with the Trailer DOT Safety Marker lights when the trailer is plugged into the 7-way truck connection... If you need the camera 12VDC Power to be tied into the trailer 12VDC Battery setup you can run some wiring to this high position very easy...
If daytime only observations are only needed then mounting the camera in the lower positions listed in the above post threads trailer positions would be ok...
Just my observations...
Roy Ken
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This is DAYTIME only use setup however as at night when anything with lights is approaching me from behind the CAMERA SCREEN on my truck dash flares up big time. Even small rain drops on the camera lens makes it impossible to use. I have even had a small spider/bug go crawling across the lens and makes it impossible to use.
Mounting an observation camera on the rear on the trailer in my opinion would have to be mounted up high as you can get it and pointed down at a rather sharp angle... Much like in this photo... Otherwise it will only be a daytime use camera setup...
Google image
This high position is great as you can tap into an always 'ON' 12VDC line associated with the Trailer DOT Safety Marker lights when the trailer is plugged into the 7-way truck connection... If you need the camera 12VDC Power to be tied into the trailer 12VDC Battery setup you can run some wiring to this high position very easy...
If daytime only observations are only needed then mounting the camera in the lower positions listed in the above post threads trailer positions would be ok...
Just my observations...
Roy Ken
