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How much do you love your backup camera

milkman41
Explorer
Explorer
Thinking of getting a backup camera for 5er. Have you found it as useful as you thought it would be? Also, if you installed it aftermarket, what brand did you choose and why?
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KansasRV
Explorer
Explorer
I use Rear View Safety

lotss of different options

Me_Again
Explorer II
Explorer II
pioneerclaims wrote:
My Open Range Roamer 337RLS came with the FURRION wireless backup camera. They mounted it at the top center of the rear wall, an it works okay. Just wish it had a wider angle lens, and didn't show the ladder so much. I would love to have it configured to operate full-time while driving, so I can see the boat or golf cart trailer I tow behind the fiver. Somehow, it is wired to only come on when in Reverse. I need to figure out how to rewire the power lead to come on when the headlights are on. Any suggestions???

Thanks,

Z


Remove the tail lights on the trailer and look for wires leading to it. Or they did it at the pinbox or junction in the front compartment. Call them and ask. Chris
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

pioneerclaims
Explorer
Explorer
My Open Range Roamer 337RLS came with the FURRION wireless backup camera. They mounted it at the top center of the rear wall, an it works okay. Just wish it had a wider angle lens, and didn't show the ladder so much. I would love to have it configured to operate full-time while driving, so I can see the boat or golf cart trailer I tow behind the fiver. Somehow, it is wired to only come on when in Reverse. I need to figure out how to rewire the power lead to come on when the headlights are on. Any suggestions???

Thanks,

Z
Steve Z and sometimes... Debbie, Jon, Chris, Aleyna
2015 Open Range 2015 ROAMER RF337RLS Fifth Wheel
2015 Ford F250 Super Duty Lariat 4-Door Diesel
Triumph 170CC Center Console Bay Boat in tow

Rangerman40
Explorer
Explorer
I've looked into it for backing into tight spots, but am of the opinion that if you need one while driving you probably need a shorter rig if you can't even tell when to merge back over after passing someone..... My fiver is 40ft long and it's pretty easy to tell once you've passed someone and have sufficient room to get over.

Bumpyroad
Explorer
Explorer
CJW8 wrote:
I wish there were a way to have my Ford back up camera on the back of my 5th wheel when I am hooked up. I do not want another dash device.


I'd be willing to bet that you could buy another camera and finagle (to use a technical term) a bit of wiring to make it work.
bupy

CJW8
Explorer
Explorer
I wish there were a way to have my Ford back up camera on the back of my 5th wheel when I am hooked up. I do not want another dash device.
2003 Forest River Sierra M-37SP Toy Hauler- Traded in
2015 Keystone Raptor 332TS 5th wheel toy Hauler (sold)
2004 Winnebago Vectra. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad

Racine96
Explorer
Explorer
Voyager all the time. Wireless. Love it.

ORbiker
Explorer
Explorer
I purchased the Garmin RV 660LMT 6" Touchscreen GPS and BC 30 Backup Camera from Costco when it was on sale for $399.

It's working good. I had to get an extension cord for the wireless because our rig is 42ft.
Backpacker and tent camper all my life. Motorcycle trips with a tent too 1978 to Present. 2016 Grand Design 380TH as of 10-29-2015. Now a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude as of 3-16-19. 10-19-18-traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 Long Box.

AZ_T_T
Explorer
Explorer
I have a Tadi Brothers wireless camera. I got it for backing up and its great for that. What I love about it is changing lanes while driving. It really makes a big difference!
AZ T&T
2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 29.5RKS
2011 Chevy 2500 HD 4x4 Duramax
B&W Companion Hitch - Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags
Honda EU2000i Generator

laknox
Nomad
Nomad
A friend has a big Newmar, towed with a Freightliner Sport Chassis. He added 3 cameras. One, high-center on the rear. One on each side in small enclosures painted to match his coach and mounted right behind the hitch "step", looking back. He has a 10" screen that he can zoom on a single cam or show all 3 in a split-screen. Normally his DW handles the switching as they drive. He loves it for checking blind spots, even with his extended mirrors.

Lyle
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax
B&W OEM Companion & Gooseneck Kit
2017 KZ Durango 1500 D277RLT
1936 John Deere Model A
International Flying Farmers 64 Year Member

Me_Again
Explorer II
Explorer II
Our trailer was pre setup for the 48. The power came off a sconce light on the real wall, so I installed a switch in the light base.



Chris
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

Second_Chance
Explorer II
Explorer II
hbillsmith wrote:
Furrion Observation model 48. Definetly not Furrion Backup model 12


X2 on the model. I find it less useful for backing than I had hoped - but very useful on the highway. It gives me exact information on when it's safe to pull back over after passing a semi, etc. I do use it when backing into camping spaces, but rely more on my wife back there with a two-way radio.

Rob
U.S. Army retired
2020 Solitude 310GK-R
MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
2012 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.7
Full-time since 8/2015

bigdon68
Explorer
Explorer
I just ordered this one, It looks pretty good for what I need.


Rear View Safety RVS-83112 Video Camera with 3.5-Inch LCD (Black

โ€ข Digital wireless connection provides an uninterrupted signal for up to 70ft
โ€ข Camera comes with magnetic base for instant mounting and removing
โ€ข Hitch camera is completely waterproof with infra-red night vision
โ€ข 3.5" LCD Display plugs right into 12V power port in vehicle
โ€ข Installs in minutes - ready to use out of the box

2017 F450 Lariat Shadow Black / Magnetic, LB, 6.7, Chrome Pkg. TS3 Air Hitch, Retrax, 55 Gal.Aux.Tank
2017 DRV Mobile Suites,induction cooktop, solar, f/b paint, MorRyde IS, 17.5" Tires,residential frig, 3" riser, MorRyde Steps

MY PICTURES

azdryheat
Explorer
Explorer
My Voltage came with a backup camera and I find that I rarely use it, except when backing into it's parking space at home. I could easily do without a camera. My wife uses the camera to see how close cars are when she changes lanes on the road.
2013 Chevy 3500HD CC dually
2014 Voltage 3600 toy hauler
2019 RZR 1000XP TRE