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10-17-2014, 06:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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GoPro cam on my roof
I'd like to put a GoPro on my roof and remote operate it from in the truck via Bluetooth.
Anyone ever do something like that?
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10-17-2014, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Traverse City
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 594
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No, but I'm sticking to this thread cause I'd like to try something similar!
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10-17-2014, 08:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Hi Ted;
I cannot say i've actually mounted it on my roof. but I've put it a lot of other places and controlled it from my iPhone. As long as you have the suction cup mount you should be good to go.
Make sure you test your communication between the camera and your phone before you head down the road and have fun....
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10-17-2014, 08:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 30' Classic
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arcticfox
Hi Ted;
I cannot say i've actually mounted it on my roof. but I've put it a lot of other places and controlled it from my iPhone. As long as you have the suction cup mount you should be goo to go.
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+1, the suction cup mount is great...I've used it down the track at well over 100mph without it budging. Depending on your intentions, the battery life will be the limiting factor if you don't have it tethered with power.
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10-17-2014, 08:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I'm curious if there is a power mount that I can rotate, I do not own a GoPro but my wife is doing a Zombie Run tomorrow so we might buy a Hero 4. I figure it would be cool to capture some shots on our trip next year because if I got no pictures it ain't true!
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10-17-2014, 08:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 30' Classic
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2014
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GoPro on my roof
This is the coolest accessory for the GoPro (or DSLR) I've seen in awhile, it has amazing possibilities...no power required.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...t-cameras-ocul
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10-17-2014, 11:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Currently Looking...
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Los Osos
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The suction cup mount is very dependable especially if mounted on a non-flexing area.
You can use a battery bac pac, and I believe 12 hour external battery pacs are available to the public. WiFi can run batteries down rather quickly.
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10-18-2014, 03:23 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 International 684
Koeln
, NRW
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23
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Hi,
I haven't used it on an AS but regularly remote control GoPro HEROs on the roof, inside, front etc of race cars. I have no experience with the new BT based remote control (HERO4), but with WiFi based RCs only. The BT option is new for the HERO4 series, all older HEROs used WiFi.
BT is more limited in RCing distance possible (compared to WiFi), so independent of the controlling device, you need to check the ON/OFF/record cycle feasibility. I assume attaching the HERO not to the front of the AS but e.g. to the side in the back, will be out of reach given the huge TVs and ASs you drive in the US :-)
For WiFi it will be no issue and you can either use the GoPro app or the GoPro remote control (in case it is part of your package) to operate the cam.
Battery time is super limited for GoPros, so take care to have it fully charged when starting and record your footage soon after starting your drive.
Harry
P.S. First post here on the forum. Can't wait to get my European AS ordered for March next year :-D We live in Germany. Great forum, I like it!
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10-18-2014, 05:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Good luck getting the trailer Harry,thanks for posting
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10-18-2014, 06:45 AM
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Colonial Airstream NJ
Airstream Dealer
1961 16' Bambi
1997 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Millstone Township
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2003
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10-20-2014, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Traverse City
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 594
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeatAirstream
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Cool!
Realized it takes a geek to enjoy this when my wife asked me what I was watching and I said "this guy made a great video of his airstream in tow with his GoPro mounted on his truck!" She looked at the video for 10 seconds, looked at me and said "seriously, that's what you're watching?" I didn't tell her I watched BOTH of them a few times each!
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10-20-2014, 08:10 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted S.
I'd like to put a GoPro on my roof and remote operate it from in the truck via Bluetooth.
Anyone ever do something like that?
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Why?
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10-20-2014, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Castaway
Why?
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Uh, because I want too?
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10-20-2014, 09:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Good luck...
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10-21-2014, 10:15 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 Ted S.
Uh, because I want too?
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Ok, I thought maybe you were making a movie or something
Gary
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10-21-2014, 10:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
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We do all of the time. Our 1964 has the removable front vent, I stuck a mount to the top of it. I had used the suction cup but it came loose after a few hours - thank goodness I had a tether!
It's not like you get a bunch of unique video, after a few minutes of seeing the front cap, the truck and a few cars zooming by everything starts gets real repetitive.
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10-21-2014, 04:04 PM
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Jim
2016 30' International
Big Lake
, Alaska
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 65
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I like this idea - seems to me it would work well as a backup camera or a what's happening behind me camera when we are going down the road plus I would have a GoPro for whatever else I wanted to use it for. Can the GoPro be turned off and on by the app when not in use to conserve battery power? Will the WiFi version work the same or should I spring for the HERO4 with the Bluetooth?
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10-21-2014, 05:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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My iPad will barely control the wifi gopro from the cab of the truck to the top of the front cap. I doubt it would reach to the rear of the camper for use as a backup camera.
Yes, you can control the power but it stays semi active because it's still monitoring the wifi so battery life is better but still limited to a few hours
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10-21-2014, 06:04 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
2009 30' Classic
Melbourne, FL
, Searsport, ME
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 309
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This works great if you have an iPhone and want a rear view camera: rvrearviewcamera.com.
Fred
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10-21-2014, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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That works great.. I chose to be 'wired'... so, no surprise there, eh, 60's survivors?
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