| Back-up cameras [message #224025] |
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JShot
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What's the latest skinny on a back-up camera? Wireless, or wired? Any new models out there that you have used? With the ceiling out, I'd like to pre-wire if I need to.
Thanks,
John
John Shotwell
Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224030 is a reply to message #224025] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 17:20  |
kerry pinkerton
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I put in the largest PEAK wireless system. My son's Advance sells them.
It's OK. The image blacks out then starts back every 5 minutes or so. Almost a flicker. Also it's not quite as clear as I'd like. The screen is not non-glare and when I had it mounted down low it was not usable. I made a mount that hangs off the rear view mirror mount and now it sits up just above the mirror. I've got it on a switched circuit.
I like it but expect there are better options.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224033 is a reply to message #224030] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 18:07 |
tphipps
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Do be cautious using a wireless system. Since all of them are sharing a limited piece of spectrum, several cameras that are transmitting at the same time, will interfere with your receiver. Reports exist of driver's using the backup video, but unknowingly receiving an image from some other coach.
If I had my ceiling down, I would run at least one dedicated coax cable the length of the coach. I would also consider running some 12v lines, just for future use.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224043 is a reply to message #224040] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 19:39 |
mojoe
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I am in the middle of restoring and still have the walls and ceiling open. Trying to remember everything that I might want to rough in before I close it up.
What would I need to run from the cockpit to the rear for a backup camera?
Coax and 2-#14 wires?
thanks in advance. J
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224044 is a reply to message #224025] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 20:07 |
Dennis S
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| JShot wrote on Sun, 29 September 2013 16:23 |
What's the latest skinny on a back-up camera? Wireless, or wired? Any new models out there that you have used? With the ceiling out, I'd like to pre-wire if I need to.
Thanks,
John
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This may still be a good guide to installing a wired back up camera.
http://webrodder.com/article.php?AID=568&SID=60
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224054 is a reply to message #224025] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 23:16 |
drdonaldg
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With the ceiling and walls exposed definitely use a wired system. There will not be any interference and you will have a clear picture. I used two cameras, one for rear view which is on all the time with the monitor in the rear view mirror the other camera comes on with the back up lights and uses the 7" double din display of the receiver system in the dash. The back up camera is aimed so that the view is from the rear bumper to about 15 feet back. Use a high definition camera and monitor.
Run two coax cables and a hot and ground wire, you can pick up the power for the back up camera from the back up lights
1977 Palm Beach
TZE167V100274
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| Re: [GMCnet] Back-up cameras [message #224067 is a reply to message #224025] |
Mon, 30 September 2013 07:59 |
Steven Ferguson
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So far John, the best one I've seen is the Voyager. Large display and a
very impressive range. I believe they make a model with more than one
selectable viewing angle. Excellent picture on the monitor.
Steve F.
On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 2:23 PM, John Shotwell <jshot@rtecexpress.net>wrote:
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> What's the latest skinny on a back-up camera? Wireless, or wired? Any new
> models out there that you have used? With the ceiling out, I'd like to
> pre-wire if I need to.
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> Thanks,
> John
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| Re: [GMCnet] Back-up cameras [message #224106 is a reply to message #224043] |
Mon, 30 September 2013 14:06 |
jhbridges
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Simple ruile of thumb - double all hidden wire runs. Sooner or later you'll be glad you did.
--johnny
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On Mon, 9/30/13, Joe Kemenczky <toyomojoe@live.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Back-up cameras
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, September 30, 2013, 12:39 AM
I am in the middle of restoring and still have the walls and
ceiling open. Trying to remember everything that I might
want to rough in before I close it up.
What would I need to run from the cockpit to the rear for a
backup camera?
Coax and 2-#14 wires?
thanks in advance. J
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Joe Kemenczky
1975 Eleganza ll (Odie) 75,000 miles.
Working on complete restoration. In year 2 of a 3 year
restoration.
Loving every minute!
Monroe, NC (East of Charlotte).
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224135 is a reply to message #224130] |
Mon, 30 September 2013 19:11 |
mojoe
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So If I run two coax cables to the rear with 2 power wires and one ground, and 1 coax under the hood someplace with a power and ground wire, Using on off switches for each I should be good to go?
Looked up a few cameras and the wiring does not look like standard coax cable. should that be a problem?
I really don't have the cash to buy a back up system right now.
So just looking to get some wires in to continue on.
Thanks j
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224157 is a reply to message #224025] |
Mon, 30 September 2013 22:17 |
drdonaldg
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Joe, the coax cables you want to run are AV cables for video cameras with RCA jacks on each end, not TV or CB antenna coax cables. No need for on off switches on these.
1977 Palm Beach
TZE167V100274
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| Re: Back-up cameras [message #224158 is a reply to message #224157] |
Mon, 30 September 2013 22:36 |
mojoe
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Thanks Donald. on the cables. If I want to put the camera on a switch so I can use it all the time , would I not need a switch and a power line from switch to camera?
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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