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dpgllg
Explorer
Apr 12, 2018

Furrion FOS48TAPK-BL Observation Camera Power Questions

Hello,

Tomorrow is the big day as I will be pulling our 5th wheel out of underground storage and begin getting it ready for the upcoming season.

We have a Grand Design Reflection 27RL 5th wheel that comes prewired for the Furrion Cameras.

Questions:

1. How can I determine where the camera is getting its power from? Running lights tail lights etc.

2 In reading the other forum posts I may need to be concerned that the camera will be a drain on the battery when not being used as it is "always on". What steps can I take to prevent this from happening?

3. How difficult is it to install this system? Are there any tricks or gothcas I need to know about before hand?

Thanks in advance

Dave
  • dpgllg's avatar
    dpgllg
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2018
    RSD559 wrote:
    My Furrion pre-wire provides power when the trailer is plugged into the tow vehicle. I have heard from others that it is on whenever there is battery power. Only way to tell is to check for power with a meter when it is not hooked up. Or you can plug in the camera and see if the LED lights up. I believe there is a LED to indicate power.


    Thanks!

    Well if I put in a battery disconnect it will take care of this because all other times I will be hooked up to tow or connected to shore power as we do not dry camp

    Dave
  • RSD559's avatar
    RSD559
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2018
    My Furrion pre-wire provides power when the trailer is plugged into the tow vehicle. I have heard from others that it is on whenever there is battery power. Only way to tell is to check for power with a meter when it is not hooked up. Or you can plug in the camera and see if the LED lights up. I believe there is a LED to indicate power.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2018
    dpgllg wrote:
    We have a Grand Design Reflection 27RL 5th wheel that comes prewired for the Furrion Cameras.

    Questions:

    1. How can I determine where the camera is getting its power from? Running lights tail lights etc.

    2 In reading the other forum posts I may need to be concerned that the camera will be a drain on the battery when not being used as it is "always on". What steps can I take to prevent this from happening?

    3. How difficult is it to install this system? Are there any tricks or gothcas I need to know about before hand?


    Since your GD is prewired for the Furrion system it's Plug 'n Play ... just remove a few screws and stick it on. Installation instructions recommend drawing power from the trailer's running lights, in which case the trailer battery has nothing to do with it ... no need to make this more complicated than it is. ;) FWIW, those I know who have a Furrion seem to really like it. :)
  • dpgllg's avatar
    dpgllg
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2018
    jfkmk wrote:
    Hi Dave,
    I was looking at these cameras and they look very easy to install. There are installation instructions on their website. The instructions say you can sure them to the marker lights.


    Thanks for your response!

    I looked at the instructions and yes it should be very easy to install. Just 4 screws and a electrical plug.

    Need now to hear about if I need to be concerned about battery drain or not. And if I need to put a shut off switch in.
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2018
    Hi Dave,
    I was looking at these cameras and they look very easy to install. There are installation instructions on their website. The instructions say you can sure them to the marker lights.

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