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Aftermarket Backup Camera
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June 2, 2015 - 12:15 pm
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Does anyone use an aftermarket backup camera?  I just bought a new Dodge 1500 Pickup and I was thinking of installing a backup camera.  However, I was also thinking.....can I hook up 2 or 3 camera's to the monitor somehow? 

Here is my idea.  I will use 1 normal backup camera that bolts to the license plate on the truck Great, simple and easy.  But I am thinking of upgrading to a TT.  Can I somehow put 1 camera off the backup of the TT or maybe even one on the side of the TT as well to help when I backup?  I hear there are wireless cameras.....will they work from at the back of the trailer at the end of my truck?  Will I have to wire them....I could just have another plug with the trailer lights.

Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer.  Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

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June 2, 2015 - 10:28 pm
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I just bought a garmin backup camera that wirelessly connects to my existing GPS screen.  I haven't installed it yet, I'll let you know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?.....1tW_buzlX8

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June 3, 2015 - 11:04 am
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I want a camera that I can use to see what is behind me.  I will use it when backing up, hitching up, and parking.  I don't know if that is considered a rearview or backup camera.  I would like to maybe have the ability to have a 2nd camera on the back of my trailer that I can use when backing that up.

Joe,  I like the Garmin camera.  I'll have to see if my Garmin has that ability.  Maybe have 1 camera on the reverse lights to automatically come on and then another that I can switch to that is on the trailer.....if I can run with 2 cameras.

Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer.  Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

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June 3, 2015 - 1:56 pm
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Have you looked on etrailer.com, they have a few selections that may work for you.

Best Regards,
Norm

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June 5, 2015 - 10:40 pm
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I have an aftermarket camera. First question: Is your vehicle equipped with bluetooth? If so, you do not want a digital signal camera. You want an analog. Otherwise it messes with the wireless transmission.

Second, keep your receipt and warranty card. Mine has stopped working. Not sure why. Was intermittant when I hooked up at Gettyburg. Got home and it stopped working all together. I have yet to crawl under truck and check connections to see if I have corroded connections or something.

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