Wired or Wireless?
I am an extreme newbie. We just purchased a 27ft TT and then purchased a 3 camera wired system on amazon (rear view safety). Took it to the dealer to install, they was $1000 to install and now they sa...
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BurbMan wrote:
If you have a good set of towing mirrors so that you can see down both sides of the camper, there is no need for a back up camera. I also installed back up lights on the bumper of the TT so folks know I am backing up. If backing into a tight spot it helps to have a spotter but I have done it many times solo as well.
Remember the GOAL method: Get Out And Look!
Burbman I've been pretty much in the why do you need a back up camera camp! What's wrong with your mirrors!
However at the end of the camping season I crossed over to the camera side:E
I purchased a Garmin 760LMT RV gps and they have a wireless camera option for $130.00 plus a $35.00 extension cable.
I installed the whole mess and it works fairly well. The picture is decent from the rear of the fiver to the cab of the truck.
Funny thing is now that it is installed. I don't know what to use it for.
Am I supposed to trust it when backing into a site?
Or should I be using it to watch traffic behind me?
I know how to use and rely on my mirrors, however I have been slow to warm up to the rear camera thing.
Maybe in time I'll will learn to trust it..so far it has been a slow process..
It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks
