Rearview camera hardwired on fifth wheel
I'm installing a rearview camera on my fifth wheel and looking for ideas on the best way to run the wiring. My fifth wheel is 40'and had a wireless camera that was problematic.
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I installed a hardwire setup on my previous travel trailer.
Details here: http://www.2manytoyz.com/backupcam.html
In a vehicle that didn't have a backup monitor, I added an aftermarket clip-on mirror/monitor.
What you're seeing in the mirror is actually the video feed from behind the travel trailer.
I also tried a dedicated monitor on the center console:
But the monitor on the mirror was much easier to use while driving.
When I traded in that tow vehicle for an F150, it had a monitor in the mirror, albeit very small, it did work. Same idea, the image is behind the trailer.
I modified the tailgate camera connector on my truck. I can now disconnect the stock camera, and plug in the trailer camera. I found the wiring diagram on an F150 forum. Pic of it here: http://2manytoyz.com/xterra/camera/f150cameramod3.jpg
Details here: http://www.2manytoyz.com/backupcam.html
In a vehicle that didn't have a backup monitor, I added an aftermarket clip-on mirror/monitor.
What you're seeing in the mirror is actually the video feed from behind the travel trailer.
I also tried a dedicated monitor on the center console:
But the monitor on the mirror was much easier to use while driving.
When I traded in that tow vehicle for an F150, it had a monitor in the mirror, albeit very small, it did work. Same idea, the image is behind the trailer.
I modified the tailgate camera connector on my truck. I can now disconnect the stock camera, and plug in the trailer camera. I found the wiring diagram on an F150 forum. Pic of it here: http://2manytoyz.com/xterra/camera/f150cameramod3.jpg
