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08-29-2008, 04:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
san diego
, California
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 12
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back-up camera anyone?
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has installed a backup camera on the back on their Airstream. I am thinking about using the camera while driving not just backing up. Any thoughts? Thanks, Richard Lane
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08-29-2008, 05:54 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard lane
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has installed a backup camera on the back on their Airstream. I am thinking about using the camera while driving not just backing up. Any thoughts? Thanks, Richard Lane
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Depends on what quality you want and how much you want to spend.
Costco has them for about $90.00.
We tested one by letting it run continuous for right at 2 weeks, with about 150 feet between the camera and receiver, and with concrete walls lined with steel to boot.
Andy
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08-29-2008, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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I have one. I bought this kit and installed it.
The two 30' cables that come with the kit were more than enough for my application.
I ran one from my pickup cab to the end of the truck. It's attached to the chassis with zip ties.
The other cable runs from the jack to the rear of the trailer underneath.
I used little cable holders that are screwed into the belly pan.
The camera is attached to a metal plate (galvanized tin) that is attached to the bottom of the license plate bracket.
Using the camera is great because with this and my side-view mirrors, there is NO blind spot.
This camera has a really wide-angle (120 degree?) view so objects are much closer than they appear and you need to adapt.
I'd prefer one with not such a wide-angle view.
I have some pics somewhere that I'll post.
I bought a 2nd camera to use on the back of my pickup but I don't really find that I use it very much.
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BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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08-29-2008, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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HEY!
That almost looks like a 2air post
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BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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08-29-2008, 08:39 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Graham
, North Carolina
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 276
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I,ve used back up camers on fire trucks for the last few years, but they really are only good when you start backing, I've always loss where I was if I watched the camera when the truck was in motion. Since a AS is has a hinge point (the Hitch) I think I would be lost sure enough.
Jerry
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08-29-2008, 09:55 PM
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Hondo was a great cat
2005 28' International CCD
Salt Lake City
, Utah
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 311
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My wife wants to know if this will help with back up arguments?
She just doesn't understand me. Right means right, my right
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08-29-2008, 10:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Bonney Lake
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 41
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I use a back-up camera on my tow vehicle and it works great. I also have two cameras on the back of the trailer (one on each back corner). I use them for traveling down the road more than backing up. Since the cameras are pointed out and not down I have no point of reference, which makes it harder to tell distances. But I can see closing rates and if someone is behind me. The cameras are hard wired though a seperate trailer pluged and swiched inside the cab for which camera to use
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08-30-2008, 04:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cosmotini
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That's a bad link.
It should be this
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08-30-2008, 07:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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see next post :-)
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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08-30-2008, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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08-30-2008, 12:02 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
san diego
, California
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 12
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Many thanks for your camera advise..I will be ordering the unit today! Richard Lane
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09-18-2008, 09:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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Pictures
I meant to post some pictures a few weeks ago of my install but didn't have any. So I took a few today.
This is a picture of the monitor from inside my truck. The camera is attached to the rear of the trailer. Even with the sunlight, it's got a pretty bright picture. One odd problem is if you wear polarized sun glasses, you may have to tilt your head one way or another.
This is a picture of connecting the two camera cables between the truck and trailer.
This is the camera attached to a piece of galvanized sheet metal. I then attached that to the bottom of the license plate frame.
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Dennis
BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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09-18-2008, 10:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
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Hi Dennis
Nice looking camera! How do you power it up? Does it just plug into the cig lighter?
I think I found my Xmas present!
Thanks
Dennis
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09-19-2008, 05:27 AM
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Cyclist
2007 28' International CCD
Windermere
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 457
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I used the Costco make twice, then put it away. Too unreliable transmission from back of AS. And, I could see 90% of what it picked up in the truck side mirrors.
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2007 28' Int CCD.
2011 F 250 Big Honking Diesel
DTV 5lnb on a tripod.
Wilson wired repeater with YAG.
Two big screens
15dB Backfire WiFi antenna and WaveMagnum
Centramatics.
Hawkshead Tire Monitors.
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09-19-2008, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by millvalleyca
Hi Dennis
Nice looking camera! How do you power it up? Does it just plug into the cig lighter?
I think I found my Xmas present!
Thanks
Dennis
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Plugging into the cig lighter is an option but I just wired into the fuse box since it was near where I ran the cable.
The cable carries power, video and audio.
I did put a toggle switch on the power line and mounted it under the dash since it was always on. I just reach under and flip the switch.
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BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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09-19-2008, 07:09 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2011 27' FB Flying Cloud
Bradenton and Saluda
, Florida & North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 177
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I have a 2008 Jeep that has a navigation system in it already, and a camera on the back of the jeep for when I back up. Do you know a way to attach a camera to the back of the AS and display on my lcd?
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11-05-2008, 09:26 PM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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Ok I was looking for a new GPS for my truck. It has a Video input. While I was talking to the salesman it hit me. Why cannot I set it up so my Video input for my Audio Head unit to switch over from my hitch mounted camera to a back of the airstream camera when I hook up the trailer. The only solution I can come up with is a simple switch. I would like it to be automatic. Yeah I know keep it simple but that is no fun!
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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11-05-2008, 09:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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automatic, like a relay activated by the reverse lights?
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Ricky
2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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11-05-2008, 09:50 PM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richinny
automatic, like a relay activated by the reverse lights?
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Ok I though of that but the big question is does the backup line come alive when trailer is not connected? The answer for my truck is yes! I use that line to power the camera on my hitch.
What I need is a current sensor that activates a relay. Running lights or backup lights on trailer on backup camera on trailer active.
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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11-06-2008, 06:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Belleview
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,635
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I vote for a manual switch. That way when you need/want to see the rear view while moving forward you can.
Nothing like having to put it into reverse to powerup the camera when you just need a peek.
There are lots of low cost cameras out there that you can put anywhere. The most important feature is the ability to reverse or mirror image the view. This can be done on some cameras and on some monitors.
BTW when faced with the choice between a CCD vs. a CMOS camera the image will be much sharper with a CCD.
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1984 28' Funeral Coach
Former Rolling Showroom & PuttLab (now party bus)
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