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09-28-2010, 07:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1969 21' Globetrotter
Seattle & Olympic Peninsula
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 88
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Decent No Cut Install $115 Backup Camera
Hey guys,
Having been spoilt by the ease of hitching provided by the backup camera in our Toyota Highlander I've been on the look out for a cheap ~$100 backup / hitch camera.
Since we're planning to upgrade the truck soon I was really looking for a no-cut device that I could move around easily from vehicle to vehicle.
After searching the net I finally found a decent solution on Amazon for $115....
Master Lock 4843DATSEN Vehicle Back Up and Hitch Alignment Camera with 3.5 Inch Color Monitor
Amazon.com: Master Lock 4843DATSEN Vehicle Back Up and Hitch Alignment Camera with 3.5 Inch Color Monitor: Automotive
Here's a video review that sold me...
Amazon.com: Joseph Brown "Tool guy"'s review of Master Lock 4843DATSEN Vehicle Back Up and...
The unit is pretty solid, the view is acceptable for hitching and it installs in seconds as the camera gets it's power from the trailer plug.
Dave
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09-28-2010, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,403
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Cool! Thanks! Added it to my wish list:-)
Gary
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09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Springfield
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 82
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Thanks! Perfect
Thanks Dave! I just bought one! Exactly what I need for the new F-350 longbed Crew Cab DRW I just bought (hope I don't destroy my AS with the TV...although I did recently purchase the Airsafe hitch).
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12-08-2010, 01:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,103
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how do you use it to hitch up if it installs in the hitch receiver??
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12-09-2010, 06:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1969 21' Globetrotter
Seattle & Olympic Peninsula
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 88
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The camera also has a magnetic base so it can be attached anywhere on the bumper or tailgate.
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12-10-2010, 09:12 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Springfield
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 82
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Magnet
As Dave stated, I attached the camara, with the magnetic base, to the tailgate. I works perfectly and is a great resource when I'm traveling solo
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12-10-2010, 09:19 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 22' International CCD
San Luis Obispo
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 418
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Cool!
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Wayne
2002 22' CCD
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi
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12-10-2010, 11:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lylesgl
Thanks Dave! I just bought one! Exactly what I need for the new F-350 longbed Crew Cab DRW I just bought (hope I don't destroy my AS with the TV...although I did recently purchase the Airsafe hitch).
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Make sure you test one out or at least buy from someone with a good return policy. My crew cab dually chevy is so long that I tried four different wireless cameras before giving up and buying a wired setup. All of the wireless ones would only work reliably with the camera perched on top of the tailgate.
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Unrestored 1969 25' Tradewind
Overkill Tow Vehicle of the Year Award:
2001 GMC 3500 4x4 Dually 6.6L Duramax
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06-10-2011, 10:06 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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Journalist,
Good comment. The further away the lower the image quality on a wireless setup. You get image roll & "snow" on the screen. On my unit when I hold the 3.5" monitor up away from the dash or console, the image improves. Since I only use it to hookup and that is the only time I plug in the monitor, I can live with that issue. Otherwise the monitor is in the console.
TKNELLE
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06-10-2011, 12:11 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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FYI, the link now goes to the unit at the price of $164.85
At least, that's what I get. I have noticed funny things about Amazon since I live in Canada. I can't buy from the .com version of Amazon, and the .ca version is often a lot more money for the same item, if it's even available at all on it.
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