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06-06-2011, 03:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Alamo
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 73
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Backup camera for trailer
Could a fellow Airstreamer point me towards any forums dealing with backup cameras for the trailer -- not for the tow vehicle. Interested to find out if others have done, equipment used and results.
Thanks,
TKNELLE
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06-06-2011, 03:54 PM
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Airstreamer
2012 27' FB International
Bellevue
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 291
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Good question -- hubby keeps saying how badly he wants one (after I mislead him backing up.....). I think this would solve many problems, lol !
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06-06-2011, 04:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Alamo
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 73
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J5MM,
Installed wireless unit from Costco on rear license plate of our Yukon XL - no more guessing lining up hitch. Wired to power up when truck put in reverse. Otherwise off.
Now want to investigate what others have done for rear of trailer not only to assist with backing but also to see directly behind trailer when traveling down the road.
TKNELLE
PS we have the same trailer only a 2007 FB SE LS unit w/wrap-around windows on both ends.
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06-06-2011, 04:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
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I'm not sure that most of the reasonably priced backup cameras intended for use on the tow vehicle have sufficient range to get good reception if the camera is on teh back of the trailer instead.
I friend of mine bought one of the inexpensive kits - about $70 from Costco - and he opened up the camera and extended the internal antenna using coax cable up to the front of the trailer so that with the camera at the back of the trailer, the antenna effectively is at the front.
I haven't seen it, but he says it works just fine.
Brian
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06-06-2011, 05:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wingeezer
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I friend of mine bought one of the inexpensive kits - about $70 from Costco - and he opened up the camera and extended the internal antenna using coax cable up to the front of the trailer so that with the camera at the back of the trailer, the antenna effectively is at the front...
Brian
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If the camera has a detachable antenna, running a suitable coax to the front is a viable solution. If the camera was mounted high (near the marker lights) and angled down, it should provide a commanding view behind the trailer and not be blinded by headlights if you're monitoring what's going on back there. The coax could be secured along the awning rail. The primary decision is how to power the camera. If wired into the backup light circuit, it would only be on when you were in reverse. Maybe the tail light circuit? You could turn the lights on during the day to look back, but at night the camera would be on all the time, suppose you could switch off the monitor if you didn't want to see the line of cars behind you. Who tows at night anyway? :-)
I tried a camera I ordered off the Internet, but it wasn't compatible with my existing monitor, so I'm rethinking my choices. Sure would like to find a 3rd brake light/camera combo. Has anyone seen such a critter?
Look for a monitor that will allow you to reverse the image. Most of us are so accustomed to the rearview mirror that when looking behind with a camera, we get our left and right reversed unless the monitor will reverse the image for us.
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06-06-2011, 09:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TKNELLE
Could a fellow Airstreamer point me towards any forums dealing with backup cameras for the trailer -- not for the tow vehicle. Interested to find out if others have done, equipment used and results.
Thanks,
TKNELLE
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A quick google found a few threads to look through. Google Custom Search
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
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AIR 6030
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06-06-2011, 09:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 541
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I installed a wireless camera on the back of our A/S that I bought from 4UCam.com.Bought the CCD Camera/Transmitter (9901T) with Monitor/Receiver (7610) along with the antenna
I attached it to the rear window using a large 100 lbs capicity suction cup. So far it has worked great on short trips, we will be going further this Wednesday,I will report back on how it worked.
Gary
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06-10-2011, 10:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Alamo
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 73
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Gary,
Would appreciate hearing more after your outing. Please comment on the image quality while driving and backing up.
Thanks,
TKNELLE
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06-11-2011, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 541
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We just got back from our 3 hour trip camping with the rear mounted camera, here are my observations.
The camera is to wide angle for backing, the field of view is at way to wide to identify anything smaller than a car.
I have the extra antenna with a 10 foot cord, this is not long enough. The picture keeps cutting out or else the static makes it to bad to see anything. I am going to get a longer cord so that the antenna is closer to the front of our 22' Sport.
However when the picture is working correctly the camera does what I want it to, that is it allows me to see behind the A/S and what is along the passenger side.
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08-22-2011, 04:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
2005 30' Classic
1993 33' Land Yacht
Wellfleet
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 109
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Did you mount he camera inside the trailer or on the outside ?
Don
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08-22-2011, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
1963 19' Globetrotter
1961 19' Globetrotter
Wheat Ridge
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Well I seam to recall that if you are married your back up camera is your wife... It seams were ever I go this back up camera comes in all shapes and sizes.. and now come with ether "walkie talkies" or cell phones... the funny thing is the guy in the driver seat never uses this type of back up camera... and the camera (the wife) seams to get very loud and does not know the difference between right and left... or is that the guy driver....
So us single guys look twice and just back up... Good luck in your search for the perfect back up camera...
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08-22-2011, 05:30 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1986 Argosy
Deerfield Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Try Rearview safety (they are the ones who make the backup cameras for Costco). I did a little research on their site and they have some pictures and instructions which may help.
Backup Camera System | Rear View Backup Camera | RearViewSafety.com
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12-05-2011, 10:29 AM
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Airstreamer
2012 27' FB International
Bellevue
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 291
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Thanks Max for that link! I just sent them a question via their contact link; however, has anyone on the forums heard of or saw a backup camera installed on the back of the Airstream and then viewed on the Ford Microsoft SYNC/Navigation Screen?
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12-05-2011, 11:32 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 541
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Don.44
Did you mount he camera inside the trailer or on the outside ?
Don
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I mounted it on the outside of the rear window with an industrial strength suction cup. I then ran the wire up onto the roof and fastened the antenna down with Velcro.
Gary
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12-05-2011, 11:39 AM
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Rivet Master
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
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I bought the RearViewSafety wired system. It's FANTASTIC! infrared light for night and audio and a 7" color display. The wiring was a bit cumbersome but due to interference I feel and mentioned in these forums. I went wired. It's a great sytem and reliable. It solves the behind the trailer sight while traveling and also when backing into storage. The wife loves it as well, being the cheif navigator.
Sphere
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12-05-2011, 12:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
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I have a Peak installed in my trailer rear window. Peak makes a 25' extension cord to connect with the sending unit I have in the back of my p/u.. The wide angle makes it less usefull than I hoped for backing. Also can be used to see traffic behind you. Manufacturer only reccommends intermittant not constant use.
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12-05-2011, 02:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Here's my run at a wireless system. I am pleased with it.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f450...ras-83497.html
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