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On the hunt for a good wired Backup Camera

JoeChiOhki
Explorer II
Explorer II
Decided it would be prudent to add a backup camera to the Amerigo while I've got her fully opened up, so I'm looking for some more recent wired camera options folks have been using.

I went through the one entry we have in the University post, but the camera and details go back to 2006, so a little dated.

I'm also hoping to find a unit that can be wired up to use a trailer plug to connect between the truck and the camper for ease of disconnect.

Depending on how many wires it needs, I might be able to combine it with the Intercom unit using the same plug (unique pins for each).
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noteven
Explorer III
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I read about someone using an industrial grade camera with night vision that is commonly used in dairy barns. His reasoning was lower price for higher quality vs rv type stuff. Do you think I can find the article again? Nope....

DWeikert
Explorer II
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Not long ago I would've been another recommendation for Tadibrothers. One problem I've had using backup cameras is with the models that have a single plastic lens that covers both the IR LED's and the camera lens, for example.

The ring around the lens is supposed to block the IR from the LED's but the smallest gap will make night vision look like shining a flashlight into a dense fog as the IR is reflected back into the camera. I was trying to get info from Tadibrothers on one of their cameras and they recommended one of this style. When I mentioned my previous experience with these the reply I got was-
Eddie wrote:
I’m not sure that’s what this is
The LEDs soak in the light and make nightvision possible

That pretty much told me what to expect from tech support. On the other hand, they did work well with me when I was having problems with a rear view mirror/monitor I purchased from them. The problem was the mirror surface over the display basically washed out the display if there was any light colored object being reflected in the mirror. They sent a replacement and even sent a newer model they received while I was working through this problem. In the end, they ended up giving me a full refund. So from that perspective, I give them 2 thumbs up. Just be sure you know what you're shopping for. Along those lines, if you get a camera with IR LED's, try to find one where the LED's are not behind the same shield as the camera lens, for example

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Buzzcut1
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towpro wrote:
give Tadi Brothers a call. they were more then helpful to me. I got a monitor that was too big so they actually allowed me to exchange it, but they did not have the 2 camera system in stock so they sent me a 1 camera system, than exchanged it for a 2 camera system once they got them back in stock.

I personally went with the self contained wireless camera, works great.


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towpro
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give Tadi Brothers a call. they were more then helpful to me. I got a monitor that was too big so they actually allowed me to exchange it, but they did not have the 2 camera system in stock so they sent me a 1 camera system, than exchanged it for a 2 camera system once they got them back in stock.

I personally went with the self contained wireless camera, works great.
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I have two weatherproof bullet security cameras from Amazon ($15/Pair), 7 in LCD Monitor ($30), and two 25ft and two 50 ft sets of cables ($25/4 x 4 wire cables). Each camera uses 3 wires (power, ground, video), in the cable. I have a 5er so I run the two 50ft 3 wire cables from the cameras to the hitch where I plug them into the two 25ft 3 wire cables to get up to my monitor. I do have to unplug a number of jacks but they are all taped together and labeled so it is not a big issue. When I am not pulling the boat behind the 5er I can plug the cameras into the 25ft cables and use them as backup/hitch cameras for the truck or to monitor the boat, utility trailer or what ever is back there being towed. The cameras and monitor are both 12 volt so power is easy.
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downtheroad
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Explorer
Spend some time checking this one out. Piece of cake to install. Mine has been working perfectly for 3 years now.

Not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for, but hope it helps.

Back-up Camera (wired)....LINK
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azrving
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I have a rearview safety. It uses a 7 way plug which has pins vs the flat blades like the RV 7 way. There is a coiled flexible lead between the 7 way at the pinbox area and truck bed. I don't remember exactly how the RV harness was wired because I only use one camera at the rear. There have to be other leads coming off the RV harness because it has the ability to run 3 or 4 cameras