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Inland RV Center, In · 12-04-2006, 04:50 PM

Perfect for this Christmas

Never be blind again.

FINALLY a wireless back-up monitor system in color for travel trailers. No wires needed between the camera and monitor.

The camera mounts on the license plate bracket and ties into the back-up OR license plate light circuit. It's so small no one will realize it's there. The monitor is placed on the tow vehicle dash and plugs into the 12 volt outlet or cigarette lighter.

We recommend that you tie the camera into the license plate light circuit.

When traveling, turn your parking lights on, so that you can continuously monitor who is behind you. When you're ready to back up, the monitor is still working.

When you park, shut the lights off and you will not have any battery drain.

We tested this system by having the camera 150 feet away from the monitor, certainly far greater distance than from the dash of your tow vehicle to the license plate on the trailer. The monitor displayed a perfect picture.

Christmas special, $139.95, plus shipping.

Best new safety item since load equalizing hitches.

Part # 78000.

Andy

ticki2 · 12-04-2006, 05:11 PM

That sounds like a pretty neat gizmo . Can the camera be taken on and off easily so it could also be used on the TV for backing up to hitch up ?

tslanier · 12-04-2006, 05:38 PM

Do you have a recommendation for tire pressure monitors?

Ed Keyes · 12-04-2006, 05:47 PM

Andy, can you show how it was mounted ?
Thanks,

**moosetags** · 12-04-2006, 06:11 PM

Thanx Andy, I've been looking for something like that.

Inland RV Center, In · 12-04-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ticki2

That sounds like a pretty neat gizmo . Can the camera be taken on and off easily so it could also be used on the TV for backing up to hitch up ?

You would have to have another mounting and another 12 volt wire.

Andy

Inland RV Center, In · 12-04-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Keyes

Andy, can you show how it was mounted ?
Thanks,

It mounts to the top of the license plate bracket as shown in the following photo.

It's the black horizontal bar.

Andy

SteSpot · 12-04-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

Perfect for this Christmas

When traveling, turn your parking lights on, so that you can continuously monitor who is behind you. When you're ready to back up, the monitor is still working.

Andy

Do you mean to drive with your headlights on instead of your parking lights? pj

Inland RV Center, In · 12-04-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pjpoll

Do you mean to drive with your headlights on instead of your parking lights? pj

In the day time, you can use your parking lights or headlights.

At night time, best you use your headlights.

Andy

68 Overlander · 12-04-2006, 08:54 PM

Andy,
That is a neat system and affordable.

soldiermedic · 12-04-2006, 08:59 PM

For under $100.00.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4744711

SteSpot · 12-04-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

In the day time, you can use your parking lights or headlights.

At night time, best you use your headlights.

Andy

It is illegal in California to drive at any time with only parking lights on.
http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/militarydrivers.html. It is best to use your headlights all the time--just took a driving class and don't ask why.pj

2airishuman · 12-04-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

We tested this system by having the camera 150 feet away from the monitor, certainly far greater distance than from the dash of your tow vehicle to the license plate on the trailer. The monitor displayed a perfect picture....Andy

thanks for the product info andy...

i've been looking for this sort of product a while...

150 ft would be GREAT, but according to the vr-3 website...

transmission is 9 meters, about 19 feet...

was your testing 'open space' or through the trailer/tv...

perhaps an upgraded model?

i need 55-60 ft.

cheers
2air'

Jim Clark · 12-04-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2airishuman

thanks for the product info andy...

i've been looking for this sort of product a while...

150 ft would be GREAT, but according to the vr-3 website...

transmission is 9 meters, about 19 feet...

was your testing 'open space' or through the trailer/tv...

perhaps an upgraded model?

i need 55-60 ft.

cheers
2air'

I have one; I haven't tested it on the road yet. It dose transmit from the inside of the trailer to the monitor. I soldered a 12 volt plug in and use the voltage in the trailer. I think I may cut off the license plate mount and a little Velcro will let it be used for many things. Security camera, ball alignment camera and so on. I plan to attach in the back window so it is out of the weather. I may open the unit and add a different antenna. I did get some interference at about 35 feet and 150 feet would be on the far side of the range. Pep boys have the units for $99.00 after rebate. I will bring it to Topsail.

BTW you don't want the 2 button model the one I have has power, contrast, brightness, and 4 postion image flip so 4 buttons.

Jim

claybags · 12-04-2006, 11:02 PM

I see these on Ebay for $125+ $8 shipping. Color LCD, etc.
Jeff

2airishuman · 12-04-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Clark

I will bring it to Topsail.Jim

great. i love trying new gadgets!

2air'

Fyrzowt · 12-04-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pjpoll

It is illegal in California to drive at any time with only parking lights on.
http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/militarydrivers.html. It is best to use your headlights all the time--just took a driving class and don't ask why.pj

PJ,
You beat me to it. Yes driving with parking lights only is illegal in CA. Has been for at least 30 years. Even in daylight.
Dave

ROBERTSUNRUS · 12-04-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrzowt

PJ,
You beat me to it. Yes driving with parking lights only is illegal in CA. Has been for at least 30 years. Even in daylight.
Dave

Hi, I also know of that [stupid] law, But I never, ever heard of someone getting a ticket for it. The only logical reason I could come up with is; While driveing with your parking lights, on you might forget to turn your headlights on when it gets dark!

Bob

klattu · 12-05-2006, 03:23 AM

Ball alignment sounds like a great idea...

Or how about mounting it faceing forward so you can see where your going while getting a drink or taking a leak...

Or beside the door so you can see who is knocking while you ignore them...

rickandsandi · 12-05-2006, 04:59 AM

Andy and All, Greetings-

I just purchased this unit from e-trailer. Thay were having a holiday special, two for the price of one. Ended up costing only $98.00 each. One for me and one for a Christmas present to a good friend. I temporarily set it up in the car and it does work very well. Very clear picture for a small screen, however. Andy, you CAN NOT leave it on full time. Hence my thread asking for help in location the back-up wire in a Safari tail-light wire cluster. They are very specific in stating on their web-site and customer service the camera will overheat if left on full time. The camera MUST be wired into your back-up light harness. So, I am really hoping someone out there can help me find the wire for the back-up lights in my 22' Safari harness. We don't have the back-up lights but I would imagin that AS has a universal harness they use for almost all the trailers and the wire must be there. Any help would be great!