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lavafish
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Jan 02, 2017

back up camera for triple hitching

I am looking for a wireless back up camera to go on the back of my fifth wheel so i can hook up to my boat

Preferably on that works with my I-phone

Anybody have any experience with that?

John
  • I use a FURRION backup system on my 41' fifth wheel. It works well without drop outs. I took power from the center clearance light, so no major wiring needed. Don't let the price scare you, you can find them a lot cheaper.


    (added on edit) I would like a bigger screen. The Furrion screen is a bit small for my old eyes.
  • I have deleted all the off topic posts in this thread, including my own. Lets try to answer the OP's question. Thank you.
    Barney
  • I have a Peak wireless camera that I've used for 6 years now to keep an eye on my Goldwing on a trailer behind my 5er.

    I made a suction cup mount from an old GPS mount to stick it on the inside of the rear window. I put the antenna near the front of the 5er and it works well. I don't leave it on continuously as I read they don't last well when on all the time. I powered mine from the running light circuit and just turn them on when I want to check on things.

    I occasionally have a little interference in town from local wireless security systems but no issue on the open road.
  • lavafish wrote:
    I am looking for a wireless back up camera to go on the back of my fifth wheel so i can hook up to my boat

    Preferably on that works with my I-phone

    Anybody have any experience with that?

    John


    Do you have a GoPro? That will work with your iPhone, and it's a multi-tasker, useful for a lot of things other than just being a backup camera.

    The 4 and 5 stream pretty well over WiFi, the 3 does but there's a delay, even so, it's manageable.