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Re: Camera facing front for lowing branches - anyone use.?
It is true that I do tend to overthink things. A tall stick over my head has worked at times while trying to figure out if I have cleared the driveway enough or if more branches need to go. It is on a slope so learning to eyeball is not always true. Using a ladder to get into the bucket of the John Deere is not the easiest and then back down to move it one way or another so I can reach or try to. This has not been about bridges or highway or developed RV parks - but for those times where you are stopping in an unusual place whose branches might or not be quite right. I have tried using a tape measure but they keep folding before they get tall enough. Stick is fine here - just not to travel with. The back up camera works fine for judging backing up. No doubt when I can travel more often I'll get a feel for the height and worry less in those rare occasions. Also practice that GOAL that I Have been known to do anyway. DH means well, but is more confusing than helpful then not happy with me. He needs to go find something else to do while I park. We were supposed to go see his kids, the RV center couldn't get to me for several weeks so I ended up doing a lot of the repairs myself. All the moving around here I've gotten into the habit of moving it while he is still in the house. grin. But his health slipped again so no trip for awhile I guess. It's all good. Things I need to know as I plan to travel a bunch in the future when it is just me and the dogs. Boy scout be prepared. Thanks392Views0likes0CommentsRe: Camera facing front for lowing branches - anyone use.?
Yes, - have seen several like that online lately. I think there are more low railroad bridges back East than elsewhere. My low motorhome would have been safe there - Looks like you and your car would have been safe also. grin391Views0likes0CommentsRe: Camera facing front for lowing branches - anyone use.?
Mike - Thanks - Best Buy, I didn't think of them for sure. Bob - Yes, if cell phones count - wireless not always reliable with me either. Hope your eyes stop fluttering soon. Ron - Good point about the bugs. Maybe a movable hood could be used so it is only exposed when you need to use it. Beyond my electrical capabilities there. Behind the roof vent would block bugs, but the view not so hot either. grin. Have to think more about that. I know that you have loved your Phoenix and I keep admiring it too - just not the price tag. Still to avoid new roof or paint job makes you think. Obviously I go out and about at times. thanks all.391Views0likes0CommentsCamera facing front for lowing branches - anyone use.?
I have a 30' 2007 Coachman Concord - the backup camera has gotten almost non usable so faded. Want to upgrade to a color monitor. I'm wondering if other people have tried adding a front facing camera for low hanging branches. I know there have been other places besides my driveway were it would have been really helpful. I could use power from vent on the front of the roof. What I have now is a voyager, the monitor slides out and flips up for viewing. Currently it does not want to do that. Hard to get to temp controls behind it too. I understand wired is better than wireless. I'm thinking the new wiring is different than what is in there now. I have no clue how I would run a new wire from the back to the front. I can handle wiring for a wireless system. Sadly we do not use the unit much lately. When my older husband passes, I want to travel. I would rather have a shorter unit say 24-26'. So until I figure out what I really want to do a lot - my best option is to keep the unit that is paid for. grin Anyway I would like to keep from spending big bucks on the color monitor if I don't keep the unit. My sister listens to scraping noises on her sides. Uh, not on my paint job thank you. Any shared thoughts would be welcome.2.2KViews0likes11Comments
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