Backup Cam not working on 37ft Class A

[NaViDa]

Hi All,

I may be purchasing my 1st RV this week. Its a used Class A 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 37ft, 1 sideout. I want my own to continue living FullTime in, for I've been living in someone else's on his property for about 3 years now. The price has dropped from 19k to $15,777 in the last month or so of spotting it. Today, i took her for a test drive, she ran smoothly but there was one problem. The backup camera didn't come on. The salesmen is going to check it out but he said since they've dropped the price so low, if its not a fuse or simple repair they're not going to put anymore $ into. Its As Is, right? I really like her but i also need to have that backup camera operative when i take her 37ft body off the lot since I'll be doing this alone.

Any and All advice will be greatly appreciated.

Here's the link to her, tell me what you think?
http://www.rvt.com/dealerframe/sahararvdetail.php?id=5421288

TIA!

[BobR]

Tell them the camera not working is a deal breaker. They may change their mind about repair/replacement. If not, for under $300 you can buy a system from Rear View Safety. The pain will be running the cable from the monitor to the camera.

[SacsTC]

clicky

[NaViDa]

OhhWell wrote:
Wow, I didn't even pick up on the Thor thing.... That HR looks nicer than the Thor. And only 1 mile on it... :R

The back up camera really is a small worry. Don't get me wrong though, it would probably be about the first thing I would fix as it is very useful. That is a good price, especially sitting at a dealer. Nothing else seems wrong with it other than the camera?

Yeah, it has about 37,000 miles on her, maybe thats where i got the number "37" from? Everything else seems fine but its my first time driving one.
The one i've lived in for about 3 years is immobile but i fell in love with this way of living nevertheless. The date on the tires read 2009. I knew to ask after what i read here just days before. I've checked the cabinets and electricals inside. Haven't ran any water yet. The speakers, air conditioner and heater work fine and the Fridge got cold last I checked. Luckily i live only 6 miles at most from Camping World. I'm trying my best to make sure everything is operative before i give them a Cashiers Check and before i head off to Costa Rica Xmas morning for 18 days. I want it ready for me when i get back in the New Year.

[OhhWell]

Wow, I didn't even pick up on the Thor thing.... That HR looks nicer than the Thor. And only 1 mile on it... :R

The back up camera really is a small worry. Don't get me wrong though, it would probably be about the first thing I would fix as it is very useful. That is a good price, especially sitting at a dealer. Nothing else seems wrong with it other than the camera?

[NaViDa]

fcooper wrote:
The OP wrote "Its a used Class A 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 37ft, 1 sideout" but the link takes me to a 99 Thor Hurricane? Checked the dealer's inventory and there is no 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor listed. Am I missing something?
Fred

"http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1998-Holiday-Rambler-Endeavor-35WGS-FORD-111360299"

I hadnt gone to bed yet, so i fricked up and posted the wrong link. Try this link. If its 34ft, then i'm even happier about that because 37ft seem big to me, as well. Not sure why he told me since it also says 35WGS? I think i may have gotten my number mixed up when dealing with everything so fast these past few days.

There's a small camera up over to the right thats the backup camera. He'll get back to me today as to what's going on with it. You all are making me feel better about taking it home now. I've since researched how to install a backup cam there too.

thanks!

[fischer]

craigs list has a HR for sale in Vegas for about that price but its 34ft and gas engine ? 460

[Bumpyroad]

fcooper wrote:
The OP wrote "Its a used Class A 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 37ft, 1 sideout" but the link takes me to a 99 Thor Hurricane? Checked the dealer's inventory and there is no 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor listed. Am I missing something?
Fred

now I get page can't be found.
bumpy

[wny_pat1]

fcooper wrote:
The OP wrote "Its a used Class A 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 37ft, 1 sideout" but the link takes me to a 99 Thor Hurricane? Checked the dealer's inventory and there is no 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor listed. Am I missing something?
Fred

Glad you caught it too!!! Was beginning to think I was nuts.

[carp65]

Our camera has gone dead on a few occasions. Problem has always been a
loose connection in the rear of the dashboard screen. I can reach up
behind and check connections and after pushing on all the connections, the
camera again works. Evidently they work loose while driving.

[fcooper]

The OP wrote "Its a used Class A 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 37ft, 1 sideout" but the link takes me to a 99 Thor Hurricane? Checked the dealer's inventory and there is no 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor listed. Am I missing something?
Fred

[OhhWell]

NaViDa wrote:
Here she is on the lot.
http://www.rvt.com/dealerframe/sahararvdetail.php?id=5421288

I feel as though I'm getting cold feet worrying about having a rig so big even though she didn't feel that way driving her. It's just when i get out and look back at her is when i'm slightly taken back by her size.

That backup camera does not look like it came from the factory. Is it routed to the TV in the center of the dash there or something?

[NaViDa]

fcooper wrote:
Agree that you can easily drive the coach without the backup camera working. If you have to back into a place when you get it home, you can get out and look several times.

That camera/monitor will probably be an Intec system like I removed from my Holiday Rambler when it died. If checking cable connections, fuses, power connections, etc. does not fix the problem, just plan on replacing it. Replacement cost if you do the work will be under $200.

When/if you get to that point, send me a private message with your email address and I'll email a word document showing the steps required to remove/replace the monitor/camera.

Fred

Okay, thank you!

[NaViDa]

Here she is on the lot.
http://www.rvt.com/dealerframe/sahararvdetail.php?id=5421288

I feel as though I'm getting cold feet worrying about having a rig so big even though she didn't feel that way driving her. It's just when i get out and look back at her is when i'm slightly taken back by her size.

[fcooper]

Agree that you can easily drive the coach without the backup camera working. If you have to back into a place when you get it home, you can get out and look several times.

That camera/monitor will probably be an Intec system like I removed from my Holiday Rambler when it died. If checking cable connections, fuses, power connections, etc. does not fix the problem, just plan on replacing it. Replacement cost if you do the work will be under $200.

When/if you get to that point, send me a private message with your email address and I'll email a word document showing the steps required to remove/replace the monitor/camera.

Fred

[OhhWell]

Have them drive it to the lot entrance and take it from there. Unless you have to back it up alone somewhere when you get home, it's not necessary during normal driving. Then just fix it as you can. The system is just power to the cam, signal wire from the cam to the monitor, power to the monitor and a switch sometimes to deactivate when in anything but reverse. On ours, the reverse-only thing can be overridden on the monitor.