Wireless Backup camera options

[andreasduess]

Put the camera to the test today. Two and a half hours on the highway, it performed flawlessly. I installed it by fixing a washer to the perpendicular bunk in the back bedroom where our kids sleep, with the camera looking out of the back window. The magnet in the base then connects to the washer and holds the camera with no movement, it's incredible strong, but still easily removed for recharging. I might wire it in permanently at some point, but for now this setup works well.

I then streamed to a an iPad resting on the lower console, just below my car's main screen. The connection was perfect, with full wifi bars showing in the iPad. The camera still had 60% battery left, so the stated 7 hour battery life is probably true. Throughout the drive, the camera maintained a 20fps frame rate.

Having the rear view at all times was fantastic. No more guessing if there's a vehicle behind me, the camera passes cars to the mirrors without interruption. It's a huge bonus, especially when merging in and out of traffic.

Strangely enough, i didn't find the camera all hat useful when backing up solo but that was perhaps because I had a clear view of where I wanted to go.

[Michael_TW]

Hello All, my family recently bought a 25' Flying Cloud FB and I have REALLY enjoyed these forums and the knowledge sharing going on. I did a bunch of research on rear-view cameras a couple months ago, and thought we would give the new QuickVu Wireless Camera a try. The Nu-Cam WR looks pretty good as well. The QuickVu have a more complex wireless transmission scheme good for 1200' so I thought that worst case I would be able to mount the camera somewhere near the edge of the trailer as others on here have tried wireless cameras with Airstreams with poor results or extremely complex installations. Also my father-in-law purchased a 2001 7.3L turbo diesel which does not have a rear-view camera to tow the Airstream so at minimum it would work for that.

I finally got around to hacking together a proof of concept magnetic mount and thought I should share this option with everyone. I tested the camera today and it worked great! Stuck right on the license plate on the truck, and stuck to the license plate on the trailer with a backing piece of metal.I will let the pictures speak for themselves. I used three rare earth magnets (8lbs pull each), zip tied to some treated plywood. (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LXFNJYF/...709270_TE_item)

I also wrapped a piece of 1" metal stock in painters and packing tape (to prevent scratching) to use as a backing to hold onto the license plate. The QuickVu camera with display is about $400 CAD and Look Ma! no Wires! you could potentially use this camera in a number of scenarios. Let me know if this post was useful. Thanks!

[Frankielee]

I'm going to test out a Rampage unit in the spring. I'll keep you posted.

[DBinSD]

Originally Posted by andreasduess

Put the camera to the test today. Two and a half hours on the highway, it performed flawlessly. I installed it by fixing a washer to the perpendicular bunk in the back bedroom where our kids sleep, with the camera looking out of the back window. The magnet in the base then connects to the washer and holds the camera with no movement, it's incredible strong, but still easily removed for recharging. I might wire it in permanently at some point, but for now this setup works well.

Could you share what the field of view is from the inside please? I am looking to do the same but, I would like to see close to the bumper as well.

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by andreasduess

I installed it by fixing a washer to the perpendicular bunk in the back bedroom ...with the camera looking out of the back window. The magnet in the base then connects to the washer and holds the camera with no movement, it's incredible strong, but still easily removed for recharging.

I'm filling that idea away for future use! Thanks.

What monitor do you use? I-pad?

[Frankielee]

I purchased a Rampage but haven't set it up yet.

[AirGT65]

The GoVue Model RVS-020813 wireless wifi camera, matched with their GoView app on my Android tablet is working well for me as an inexpensive (about $120.00) rear view camera on our 1966 20' Globetrotter. I mounted it between the glass and screen in the back window, connected the positive wire to the license plate wiring inside the body and mounted the transmitter on the side of the window frame. Everything is protected from the weather and inobtrusive. My tablet is on a Bracketron vent mount, on the dash in our tow vehicle. I wish the screen was a bit brighter, but it works fine for rear traffic views and backing up. The software wouldn't work with my cell phone, for some reason. Because it is powered by the license plate light, the lights on the trailer must be on for it to work - not a bad idea anyway, even during the day time. I hope this is helpful. I could only figure out how to attach one photo to this post. Others available if desired.