Backup and Side View Cameras - Network IP Cam

rvexodus wrote:
Curious if anyone is using standard network ip cameras for backup, side view and even forward facing. I have a 43ft fifth wheel that I’d like to get a few really good camera angles. I hate to pay a $1000 for a system with another screen to manage. We already have a gps and iPad that we use when towing. To be able to use the iPad screen to view network cameras would be great.

Now a little disclaimer. We are already doing this with a few cameras on the inside. My wireless network is always on as well as my Mac mini which is running s program called security spy. This program aggregates multiple cameras into one stream which I can then view on an iPad whil towing or an Apple TV at night as a security device. So far it works great inside.

Outside is a different story. I’m trying to find some low profile cameras which also have good night vision. I can find one or the other but not both. I’ve had really good results stationary with an amcrest bullet camera which boasts a pretty long night vision viewing distance. Alternately I found a nice compact camera by la view that has so so image quality and night vision.

My goal would be to mount the cameras in the back, sides and on the roof angled forward as a birds eye dash cam.

Wanted to see if anyone else was doing this. Is this a silly idea? I am a gadget geek. Is there a better more simple option I should concider?

Thanks,

Kirk

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