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!

[NaViDa]

I drove my RV home yesterday, slept in her too, so loved taking a shower in such a nice shower stall and putting new bedding on my bed, etc... but as i was backing her in, the Cam suddenly began to work but the picture wasnt a clear as the Prius Backup cam. What can i do to get a clearer picture?

TIA!

[NaViDa]

Okay, thank you.:)

[OhhWell]

NaViDa wrote:

RLS7201 wrote:
Just so you're aware. Your 1998 coach is built on a 1997 model year Ford F53 chassis with 460 engine and E4OD transmission. Ford didn't build a 1998 model year chassis. Ford did start building their 1999 model year chassis in early 1998. A 1998 coach could have either chassis, but you have the older one.

Richard

so this means nothing??

1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor35WGS FORD35WGS FORD, 5KW Generator5KW Generator, AM/FM/Cassette Stereo, Center Kitchen, Double door refrigerator, Dual Ducted AC, Electric Water Heater, Fiberglass Exterior, Ford Chassis Ford Chassis

Thanks,, party pooper:(

He's not saying you don't have a FORD chassis, he is saying it is the earlier 1997 chassis with the 460 V8, smaller tires and narrower track. It is good information especially when looking for parts. You cannot put 1998 F53 into a part search.

[Bumpyroad]

NaViDa wrote:

RLS7201 wrote:
Just so you're aware. Your 1998 coach is built on a 1997 model year Ford F53 chassis with 460 engine and E4OD transmission. Ford didn't build a 1998 model year chassis. Ford did start building their 1999 model year chassis in early 1998. A 1998 coach could have either chassis, but you have the older one.

Richard

so this means nothing??

1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor35WGS FORD35WGS FORD, 5KW Generator5KW Generator, AM/FM/Cassette Stereo, Center Kitchen, Double door refrigerator, Dual Ducted AC, Electric Water Heater, Fiberglass Exterior, Ford Chassis Ford Chassis

Thanks,, party pooper:(

actually it could mean a lot. I was in the same situation with my motorhome, a 95 on a 94 chassis or somesuch. when I got my insurance policy it came back as a 94 motorhome. I had to arm wrestle my insurance agent and threatened to switch to another company and he finally cut the papers showing it to be a 95 motorhome on a 94 chassis. I would guess the insurance payback on a year older unit would be less.
bumpy

[NaViDa]

RLS7201 wrote:
Just so you're aware. Your 1998 coach is built on a 1997 model year Ford F53 chassis with 460 engine and E4OD transmission. Ford didn't build a 1998 model year chassis. Ford did start building their 1999 model year chassis in early 1998. A 1998 coach could have either chassis, but you have the older one.

Richard

so this means nothing??

1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor35WGS FORD35WGS FORD, 5KW Generator5KW Generator, AM/FM/Cassette Stereo, Center Kitchen, Double door refrigerator, Dual Ducted AC, Electric Water Heater, Fiberglass Exterior, Ford Chassis Ford Chassis

Thanks,, party pooper:(

[RLS7201]

Just so you're aware. Your 1998 coach is built on a 1997 model year Ford F53 chassis with 460 engine and E4OD transmission. Ford didn't build a 1998 model year chassis. Ford did start building their 1999 model year chassis in early 1998. A 1998 coach could have either chassis, but you have the older one.

Richard

[NaViDa]

I'm so glad I found this great forum to guide me in the right direction and now that I'm an Elite Good Sam member, the road has now opened wider for me to travel upon with the help of you all here and my new, to me, Coach, of course!

thank you all!

Happy Holiday Ramblers!!

[J-Rooster]

NaViDa wrote:

fcooper wrote:

OhhWell wrote:
There are already a few wires run back there for the existing camera. If lucky, might just require some splicing.

I agree. If his camera is the Intec system, there are 6 wires in the existing cable, more than enough for new camera to new lcd monitor. Splicing/soldering a few wires is a lot easier than running a new cable down the rear cap, along the frame rail, and back up into the front area.

If you get the coach and remove that existing monitor, be careful when removing. It has to come out under the dash, and it's heavy.

Fred

I just gave them the check for the full amount yesterday, so its coming home soon and one way or another, i'll have an operative back up cam.

thank you!

Congrats on your new coach!

[OhhWell]

NaViDa wrote:

OhhWell wrote:
There are already a few wires run back there for the existing camera. If lucky, might just require some splicing.

I hope so, i'm going to find myself someone that can help me with keeping her in the best shape possible and with putting laminate flooring in and Solar Panels on the roof.

I can't wait to get her home!!

Awesome. Keep us updated. Nothing like getting a motorhome for a great price and making it yours.

[NaViDa]

OhhWell wrote:
There are already a few wires run back there for the existing camera. If lucky, might just require some splicing.

I hope so, i'm going to find myself someone that can help me with keeping her in the best shape possible and with putting laminate flooring in and Solar Panels on the roof.

I can't wait to get her home!!

[NaViDa]

fcooper wrote:

OhhWell wrote:
There are already a few wires run back there for the existing camera. If lucky, might just require some splicing.

I agree. If his camera is the Intec system, there are 6 wires in the existing cable, more than enough for new camera to new lcd monitor. Splicing/soldering a few wires is a lot easier than running a new cable down the rear cap, along the frame rail, and back up into the front area.

If you get the coach and remove that existing monitor, be careful when removing. It has to come out under the dash, and it's heavy.

Fred

I just gave them the check for the full amount yesterday, so its coming home soon and one way or another, i'll have an operative back up cam.

thank you!

[fcooper]

OhhWell wrote:
There are already a few wires run back there for the existing camera. If lucky, might just require some splicing.

I agree. If his camera is the Intec system, there are 6 wires in the existing cable, more than enough for new camera to new lcd monitor. Splicing/soldering a few wires is a lot easier than running a new cable down the rear cap, along the frame rail, and back up into the front area.

If you get the coach and remove that existing monitor, be careful when removing. It has to come out under the dash, and it's heavy.

Fred

[OhhWell]

There are already a few wires run back there for the existing camera. If lucky, might just require some splicing.

[NaViDa]

BobR wrote:
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.

I watched a guy install a wireless backup cam earlier on Youtube. I'm going in today to see how things are progressing. My feet have warmed up again where i'll find a way to get it operating one way or another. I love my Prius backup camera, so i know how important it is to have one when i'm unable to view whats behind me now since i got it in 2007.

http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safety-Backup-Camera/product-reviews/B002GM5GKO/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1
I'm reading the great reviews about the cam you've suggested, it looks like something i'm interested in now!

you all are great here!

thank you!