backup camera wiring

[nayther]

waiting for them to build our new trailer:

http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=199&Image=5086&ShowParent=1&ModelID=1290#Main

they say it is "backup camera ready" does that mean they ran power to the location at the rear roof or does it also include cabling to the front of the trailer? I can't find anything on the website and the dealer is no help.

[mat60]

My new Furrion Observation/Back up camera arrived 30 min ago.I thought I was going to need to pare the camera and monitor but it was already done. Install was just take 4 screws out of a plate and remove it from pre installed factory mount. Plug camera to the wire that was in the mount and install camera where plate was with the same 4 screws. Plug in truck and turn on marker lights to power camera. Plug in the monitor and its working.. I still need to mess with the up and down adjustments of the camera and adjust for brightness, contrast and color exc..Very quick easy install.

[nayther]

Range Maggot Bob wrote:

nayther wrote:
So it's confirmed that I'll need a wireless camera? That was really the heart of my question.

And yes, "rearview camera" is probably a better description. If there is a constant hot why would I need to turn on the running lights?

PM sent.

No, no. Your camera gets it's power from your tow vehicle. When you plug your trailer's power cord into your tow vehicle, that gives your camera power. It's always on. By wireless, they mean the signal sent to your monitor is wireless. You still have to connect the wires- the ones inside your mount on your trailer- to your camera. It sends a wireless signal to your monitor. Your tow vehicle monitor gets its power from a cord that plugs into a 12V receptacle- cigarette lighter. The camera sends a signal through the little antenna mounted on it and the monitor receives the signal from the little antenna mounted on it. Your main lights- not your running lights and not your daytime lights and not your automatic lights- have to be on for the monitor to receiver the signal from your camera. At least for the system I have. I guess the position of the light switch- running, auto, daylight,etc., may be different on other systems. Hope this helps.

Sorry, I know the camera is hard wired for power, not battery powered, we're talking the output signal to the screen being wired or wireless

[mat60]

YouTube---Furrion RV back up camera. This may help you also.

[Range_Maggot_Bo]

nayther wrote:
So it's confirmed that I'll need a wireless camera? That was really the heart of my question.

And yes, "rearview camera" is probably a better description. If there is a constant hot why would I need to turn on the running lights?

PM sent.

No, no. Your camera gets it's power from your tow vehicle. When you plug your trailer's power cord into your tow vehicle, that gives your camera power. It's always on. By wireless, they mean the signal sent to your monitor is wireless. You still have to connect the wires- the ones inside your mount on your trailer- to your camera. It sends a wireless signal to your monitor. Your tow vehicle monitor gets its power from a cord that plugs into a 12V receptacle- cigarette lighter. The camera sends a signal through the little antenna mounted on it and the monitor receives the signal from the little antenna mounted on it. Your main lights- not your running lights and not your daytime lights and not your automatic lights- have to be on for the monitor to receiver the signal from your camera. At least for the system I have. I guess the position of the light switch- running, auto, daylight,etc., may be different on other systems. Hope this helps.

[twinstick]

.https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pslg76Emw6DZoBw42

Not sure if this will work, but here's a picture of it.

[twinstick]

No, I wired mine. Trailer is about 32'. No interference what so ever. Works perfect. Have a friend with a 39' open range that was prewired. His works perfect as well. There are good cameras.

[nayther]

twinstick wrote:
This is what you need...

Furrion FOS48TA-BL RV Digital Wireless Observation System (Camera + Monitor, MOUNTING BRACKET NOT INCLUDED) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017P8H7BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pttVAbBASK70Q

Thanks, was yours "pre-wired"? Do you have any interference issues with the wireless signal? How long is your trailer?

[twinstick]

This is what you need...

Furrion FOS48TA-BL RV Digital Wireless Observation System (Camera + Monitor, MOUNTING BRACKET NOT INCLUDED) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017P8H7BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pttVAbBASK70Q

[twinstick]

You'll probably need at least your parking lights on. It probably is hot from the center top light on the back of the trailer. There are 2 wireless furrions, a rear observation, and a backup. Get the rear observation. I put one on my trailer and love it, not a seconds problem with it.

[nayther]

So it's confirmed that I'll need a wireless camera? That was really the heart of my question.

And yes, "rearview camera" is probably a better description. If there is a constant hot why would I need to turn on the running lights?

PM sent.

[mat60]

Furrion does make a Observation/back up that will fit in the same mount as the back up camera only unit. I'm not made of money but I think the extra cost of the FOS48TA-BL is worth it as far as being safe while driving and changing lanes. Yes there are cameras out there for less but why would you want to mess around with adaptors or different mounts.

[Range_Maggot_Bo]

First of all, you need to make the distinction between "back-up camera" and "rear observation camera". The mount on the back of your trailer is for a rear observation camera. A back-up camera usually goes in your license plate frame or thereabouts somewhere. Your trailer is pre-wired from the rear camera mount to the umbilical cable that attaches to your tow vehicle. That's where your camera gets it 12V power. It then sends a wireless signal to your monitor in your tow vehicle, which gets it's power from a cigarette lighter receptacle. There is better and cheaper units out there than the Furrions; PM me if you would like the name of the one that we bought. Ten minute installation.

After you've done all this and it doesn't work, remember to turn your lights to the on position to power up the camera. Not auto, not daytime running lights, none of those. The lights have to be in the "ON" position. Good luck to you!

[jacksrbet]

I have a Furrion for mine . work great also wireless

[nayther]

mat60 wrote:
With my new trailer there is a mount all ready on the back with the power supply pre wired inside of it. You need to supply the camera kit yourself. I have a Furrion for mine on the way. Its a easy install. I don't no what model you need.

Is that the only wire they roughed in? Just power and ground? I assume you're waiting on a wireless camera system then?

Anyone else install a wired backup camera in a "pre-wired" trailer?