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terrylarock · 08-19-2015, 02:23 PM

I just purchased a Voyager and am getting ready to install the camera on my AS. How difficult is it to remove and tap into the power on the top marker light? I am also a little concerned with the 3/4" hole I have to make in the body. I would like to see a u tube video on this procedure before I start. Thanks

MacPDX · 08-19-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticfox

So i've got a question for you folks with the Voyager system.... I have a 28' with the Fiamma Bike Rack on the rear. Do anyone see any problem with mounting the camera on the bike rack? As opposed to the normal installation. I'm thinking I can still access power from the license plate light.
Any thoughts would be great

thanks

Doug

Depends on what you want to do with the camera. If it is mounted up high, it can angled so that you see the edge of the bumper out, which is great for backing close to objects. It is a wide angle lens, so you still get left and right and behind the trailer.

If you mount it lower, you will have to angle it away from the trailer in order to see anything behind. I know some people have mounted them around the middle rear; maybe they can chime in as to what they can see.

In addition to backing, one of the great advantages is to be able to see traffic behind your trailer as you are travelling. Makes it much easier to switch lanes.

65Streamer · 08-19-2015, 03:00 PM

You've got to love the internet. I returned to my post and found an ad for back-up cameras. Big brother is as efficient as it is spooky.

Anyway, didn't someone mount a camera in a rear window to avoid making holes in trailer and theft? Chime in here.

Beside mounting near the marker light for power, couldn't it be mounted near the licence plate where most rear views on cars are today? There would be 12v power there.

Now, if I could just combine a Garmin like the 2798LMT with 2 wireless cameras (truck bumper/hitch and rear of trailer) onto the same scree I'd know where I've been and where I'm going. I'd be all set.

Silverbee · 08-19-2015, 04:32 PM

Has anyone tried the Garmin for RV with camera? Need a new Garmin so, why not this?

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-760LMT-...=garmin+for+rv

bunni · 08-19-2015, 07:47 PM

We have the garmin with the camera. We have a 30FC. We mount it inside above the bed on a suction cup mount and remove it when we arrive. We put in a 12vt lighter outlet in the alcove next to the bed. We haven't needed the repeater.
I don't have anything to compare it to. The view is OK. It was really easy -- no holes or outside mounting.

AStreamNerds · 08-19-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticfox

Actually I was thinking I could have a plug as that would allow me to take the camera off when I'm not using it and don't want to risk it departing without my knowledge.

That makes a lot of sense. You can get a Ram Mount or something similar to mount it to bike rack. Should do you good. The only drawback to this particular camera is the lens is a bit of a fish eye and may not give you a good view from that low.

nwclassic · 08-19-2015, 09:53 PM

65Streamer -- I just asked Garmin about GPS/camera (I have the 2797lmt). They said 2789lmt mates with BC wireless camera (but not mine

) My goal matches yours.

Arcticfox · 08-19-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AStreamNerds

The only drawback to this particular camera is the lens is a bit of a fish eye and may not give you a good view from that low.

That's a valid point wonder how big an issue that might be? Does anyone reading this have a unit they have not installed yet? Who could put it about half way up the back of your AS and tell me what the viewing angles look like?
Thanks
Doug

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terrylarock · 08-20-2015, 05:14 AM

I have a unmounted Voyager camera. I will try mounting it inside on the rear window and get back to you. Terry

Arcticfox · 08-20-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by terrylarock

I have a unmounted Voyager camera. I will try mounting it inside on the rear window and get back to you. Terry

Thanks Terry!
As I mentioned earlier I'm thinking of mounting the camera on the top arm of my bike rack. That would put it about the same height as the bottom of the back window. So if you could give me an idea how the camera prospective is from that angle that would we great

Thanks

Doug

Two Peas · 08-20-2015, 10:03 AM

We installed the Garmin RV 760LMT that has wireless backup on our 23' Flying Cloud. The back up camera was installed right above the rear window and works seamlessly with the GPS in the cab. So far it's been great. Not that crazy about their trip planning tool (Base Camp) - not very intuitive...

Wayne&Sam · 08-20-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nashrover

I recently saw a wireless back up camera that sends the feed to your iPhone which would be ideal for me. I'll have to go back and find it to post it here.

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https://www.rvrearviewcamera.com

I use this with my iPhone and it works well.

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MaineStreamer · 08-20-2015, 03:48 PM

Here is what I use: https://www.rvrearviewcamera.com/

Roll-on · 08-20-2015, 04:01 PM

I love the iBall camera because it is idiotproof and cheap ($150) and no, I am in no way connected to the company that markets this product. The camera had a magnet that secures to the underside of the AS bumper where the rear storage is. The display plugs into your cigarette lighter and that's it. No wires, no installation! My only complaint is that the display is a little small but you can get used to it. I keep it in my TV until I need it.
iBall - $149.95, Free US & CDN Shipping, Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera â€“ iBallhitchcam.com

AWCHIEF · 04-22-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kacnps

We installed the Garmin RV 760LMT that has wireless backup on our 23' Flying Cloud. The back up camera was installed right above the rear window and works seamlessly with the GPS in the cab. So far it's been great. Not that crazy about their trip planning tool (Base Camp) - not very intuitive...

Realize this an older thread. How did you wire the camera? I do not have a back up light on my 2011 Safari 23 to properly wire it to.

SeaLevel · 04-22-2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AWCHIEF

Realize this an older thread. How did you wire the camera? I do not have a back up light on my 2011 Safari 23 to properly wire it to.

I was considering going with the Garmin solution, and while researching it I think some people ran the cable from the camera to the transmitter under the AS, and powered the transmitter off the battery in the front. They used cable ties or something similar wherever they could from to hold the cable in place.

Mrjkq · 04-22-2016, 07:01 PM

I had the latest Voyager digital wireless installed a couple weeks ago at Camping World & it performs flawlessly, highly recommend the Voyager Camera.

Two Peas · 04-23-2016, 06:51 AM

We went to the dealer to installl

AWCHIEF · 04-23-2016, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kacnps

We went to the dealer to installl

Do you know how they ran the wire and powered the Garmin camera on the 23?

Steamy1 · 04-23-2016, 07:58 AM

I did not want to drill a hole in the end cap, so I mounted on a section of aluminum angle, and attached with double sided tape with small self tamping screw in the window drain channel.

ran the wire down the side of the window and connects to the license plate light wire.

works well for us. certainly mounting on the end cap and running the wire to the center clearance light is a cleaner install, but it does involve drilling holes.