I'm doing a restoration of a vintage truck camper. I'm at the point of replacing the rear running lights with LED's. I want to add a back up camera. I believe I have two options. One is add a back up camera to the camper and power it by the center running light. Obviously this would be a dedicated camera as it would be hard mounted to the camper. Good viewing angle being installed up high. Second option is to use a license plate back up camera. This has merit because I can use on the truck or the camper. I would have a power pigtail on the truck and the camper with a slip connector. So two license plates screws and a slip in power and done. Viewing angle obviously is much lower but the convenience of being able to use on both vehicles is a plus. In either case I'm going to use wireless. So what do you guys/gals think ? If I go with the camper mount I need to run the pigtail when I replace the lights. I'm probably a year plus away from having the rig complete but I'll be replacing the lights in the next two weeks. Any advice is appreciated.

My vote would be for the "above the door" view. Gives me, at least, a much better look at the surroundings.-Joe

You definitely want the rear camera up high and pointing down at a sharp angle. This reduces the screen flare up of approaching headlights.Also on your LED lights replacement for your stop and running lights on the rear. make sure they are DOT approved as some LED fixtures and LENS are not and do not have the needed DOT stamp on the lens.This will cause you to fail a State safety inspection and will have to be removed.Just a couple of pointers to look out fo...Roy Ken

Sure glad we don't have "safety" inspections up here.....I've got two of these cameras....and am opting for, both.I'm still intimidated by running the wires inside the camper....I bought a wireless system, but was unimpressed, so haven't finished the install.One of these days I'll get around to mounting the cameras.....

I have been researching a new double din head unit with nav and backup camera. In talking to four different installers, to a man they say avoid the wireless camera. They don't even stock them anymore.No personal experience.

Ive been using a wireless system for over 4 years. It works great. I run 2 cameras off the same system. One is mounted above the door giving me a nice view of whats behind the TC. The other one is mounted on the roof top for when I need to see roof top clearance issues. Wireless systems are like anything else....buy cheap and you get cheap.

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Reddog1
Explorer II
Jul 02, 2014
iwon415 wrote:
Another vote for Voyager wireless. No interference with new style. Best price was RVcams.com
A great camera system, and a fantistic company to buy from. I found them to be very informative in selecting a camera. All cameras are not the same. They will help you select a camera for your needs. The same is true with the monitor. I have had my system since 2006, absolutely no issues. I highly recommend RVcams.com.

Wayne
iwon415
Explorer
Jul 01, 2014
Another vote for Voyager wireless. No interference with new style. Best price was RVcams.com
Photomike
Explorer III
Jul 01, 2014
I bought a cheaper model a few years ago and I love it. Yes sometimes I get the flicker but I am only looking at it for a few seconds to either check the trailer or for backing up so really do not have an issue.

The only issue I have had is getting the monitor to stay where I want it. I can see the benefit of getting the model that has the monitor in the rear view mirror, I hate having stuff on my windshield.

Funny thing the other day; I was taking the truck and camper to work. Turned on the monitor but not the camera and then had to sit on an off ramp. As I was sitting there the monitor came on and showed me a moving picture of the same off ramp, then I see my truck and camper. Freaked me out, turned out it was a RV passing me. Made me step on the brake a little harder as I thought I was moving.
dshind
Explorer
Jul 01, 2014
I had a china made wireless one. paid 250.00 for it.It had a lot of interferance ( flashing lines thru picture).Got rid of it and bought a Voyager system.The camera and monitor are paired and can only see each other (0) interferance.Best thing I ever did. It cost more money but well worth it. Dave
FreeLanceing
Explorer II
Jun 29, 2014
I put a double din pioneer in my 2002 2500hd. Some say it cant be done but it can. I went through 2 license plate cameras inside of a month. I think I will stick with the mirrors and a fish eye. I move a lot of trailers around and I smashed the camera with the hitch.
JumboJet
Explorer
Jun 29, 2014
I purchased the Rear View Safety wireless unit. Works very good. My first install and use was on my 31' motor home. No video problems at 31'. I wired into the clearance lights for the camera and a switched hot wire for the 7" monitor.

I will switch it to my TC when needed. When I get an extra $150, I will buy a second camera and mount the cameras permanently on the TC and MH.

My monitor can handle 4 different cameras which can all be viewed at the same time or toggled through one-by-one. $299 + shipping.
moomps
Explorer
Jun 28, 2014
I installed the 7" Monitor with Wireless Mounted RV Backup Camera from Tadi Brothers. I too hooked the camera up to the clearance lights so they have to be one for the camera to work, but that allows me to check behind me at any time, not just in reverse.
kerry4951
Explorer
Jun 28, 2014
rfuerst911sc wrote:
For those of you that have installed wireless cameras can you tell me what brand/model you chose ?

Dont remember the name of the seller but I got it off Ebay. The make is a Veise. If you search "Veise wireless back up camera" you should find the vendor. Great product and great seller.
eagle777
Explorer
Jun 28, 2014
wireless from Rear View Safety, mounted just under the clearance lights because of the awning. connected to the clearance lights so only on when I have the lights on and spliced a 12v cigarette plug onto the monitor so only on when I plug it in..no problems with either monitor or camera.
rfuerst911sc
Explorer
Jun 28, 2014
For those of you that have installed wireless cameras can you tell me what brand/model you chose ?

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