Wireless Reversing Camera Install
Submitted: Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 14:31
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Member - Rich
Hi,
I have bought a wireless reversing camera.
It comes with a transmitter and a receiver. The wire on the transmitter unit is supposed to tap into the reverse light wire to get the power for the camera and transmitter.
Unfortunately the wire from the transmitter is very fine and I doubt long enough to reach my reverse light wires. (wires got a bit shortened during my testing :)).
Just wandering if I extend the wire would it be best to match the gauge of the existing fine wire or should I match the wires of the reversing lights (this would be best as it would make tapping into the reverse wire easier).
Do I need to worry about chucking in a fuse?
Thanks for any help,
Rich
Reply By: KenInPerth - Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 18:52
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 18:52
Rich
Not knowing exactly what you have at the receiver (monitor) end I would offer the following input to the discussion:
1. Wire gauge does not matter as long as not less that the one on the equipment.
2. Generally the transmitter (camera end) would (or could be) permanently powered (with fuse if from a battery source and not supplied as part of the camera).
3. The receiver end could be the one powered via the reversing switch if that makes it easier such that it only turns on when you are reversing (and if you fuse it separately use a smaller fuse than the reversing light fuse in the car - the draw of this stuff would be minimal so say a 1Amp fuse should be adequate and way smaller than the car fuse and thus protect the car fuse).
4. Depending on the monitor you have, often these have a control wire that is the one to connect to the reversing switch such that the monitor (or that input) will only turn on when the car is in reverse. The other stuff can then be permanently powered.
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Follow Up By: KenInPerth - Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 19:02
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 19:02
5. if the monitor has multiple inputs (as in you view more than one input on the monitor) you could permanently power everything and just select the camera input when you want to see what is happening at the rear.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rich - Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 22:04
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 22:04
Ken,
Thanks for the info.
I was thinking of a permanent connection at transmitter end. I have a dual battery with plugs in the back so could wire to it. The set up I have can be seen at
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261035107182
The power for both the camera and transmitter is supposed to come from the tap in to the reversing light wire. I don't think they would draw much so just could just go to the dual battery plugs and have it running all the time. Putting in a 1 amp fuse would make it safer. as you suggested.
Could do the same with the receiver and and monitor.
Initially I may just plug it all in to cigarette plugs I have in the back and front to make sure it all works before cutting wires. I guess this way I can just pull out the plugs to turn it off. Having a switch to turn the monitor on off would make it less distracting.
Many thanks,
Rich
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Follow Up By: KenInPerth - Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 23:45
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 23:45
Rich
There are so many options but I tend to like the switch option or having the system permanently powered up and selecting an input channel on the monitor rather than hooking up to the reversing switch or lights as there are times I find it handy to have the camera on even when not reversing (ie. hooking up the caravan) and you also don't suffer the delay with some systems for the monitor coming up and displaying after you select Reverse.
Happy fiddling.
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Reply By: steamfire01 - Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 19:57
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 19:57
Rich
My advice would be to toss the wireless unit and take a look at the website of Safety Dave in
Melbourne - good products and reasonable prices
He carries reversing cameras suitable for caravans as
well. They are easy to install.
No connection between safety Dave & me, I'm just a satisfied customer.
Keep safe out there.
Regards
TJ
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Follow Up By: Member - Rich - Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 at 04:08
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 at 04:08
Tj,
Same issues would apply no matter which one I got I suspect.
I have seen some of his videos and does like a good one to deal with.
I will
check them out if (probably when) I destroy this one :).
Thanks again
Rich
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