rear view cameras ?

I am interested in the same!!

We choose a dash mounted screen rather than have to run wires up to the RV mirror. Mirror would be obvious place to look so would be ideal if having a professional fit done. We took the easy path. Our monitor is also bigger.

I've got the clip on type for the mirror and reckon it is very good. When screen is off it acts as a mirror. Plenty of view and extremely helpful in hooking up the trailer. Not sure of the size but probably 7 or 8 inches wide by 4 inches high. Can't really compare it with the others as I have not tried them.

Got mine from Brash Imports on the web.

One tip is that I wired my camera to the parking lights rather than the reversing lights (as suggested in instructions). If I want to use the camera while driving I just switch on the monitor and turn the lights to park.

Yeah I'm trying to work this out too. The guy at TJM told me the mirror screens were hopeless offroad.(ie. always falling off and due to weight always needing to be adjusted) Not sure if he was fos or not.

Well I went with the 5" TFT screen and did away with the standard rear view mirror altogether. In my case (both the old Patrol and especially the new one) I couldn't see anything via the internal mirror anyway, so it was just a useless orament that needed to go.

I removed the mirror and made up a simple 90o bracket that screws to the same (break-away) mount that the mirror was attached to. Never have any isses with it falling off etc. It sits "straight" (ie: it is not angled towards the driver like a normal mirror is), so everybody in the vehicle can see the screen equally as well.

Cheers

Roachie

I've had a 7 inch in-dash TFT screen for 2 years. It doesn't need to be that big for a reversing camera. I'd get a small one where the RV mirror is next time.

Swagman,

Like Norm, I purchased a unit from Brash Imports.
The reason being because they had a clip-on rear view mirror option, which was my preferred option.

The display takes up about two thirds of the screen when its on, otherwise the whole unit acts as a standard mirror. Other mirror mount brands I looked at gave a display about one third of the "mirror" size.

When wiring up, the correct method as per instructions will give you two choices of operation.

When placing the gear shift into reverse, the monitor will come on automatically, so you don't need to do anything else, providing the ignition switch is on.

By selecting the correct channel via the mode switch on the mirror/monitor, you can turn on the monitor "permanently", regardless of whether you are reversing or not.
If you connect a camera to both available channels AV1 & AV2, you can switch between them. The AV2 channel can be activated via the reverse gear selection circuit and if a second camera on the rear of a caravan, camper, etc. is employed, one press of the mode switch will activate channel AV1 and a second press will activate channel AV2. The unit also comes with a small remote control pad.

I have one minor "negative" with the mirror mounted display and it is not the fault of any of the hardware.

Because of its location, it is sometimes hard to see the image, because daylight through the rear window will create a "washout" effect. The solution is to simply direct the angle of the mirror up towards the roof and the problem is solved.

Brash Imports have several different types of cameras to choose from, including a number plate mounted option.

All options and prices are included on their Web site.
Brash Imports

I have had a Poron unit for around two years now and took the option of clipping the TFT screen to the passenger sun visor. It gives me a much better field of view but doesn't make the passenger happy when in use so I try and go backwards only when the LHS seat is vacant.

One thing to consider is selecting infa-red rather than just a standard camera. These give much better night definition and whilst more expensive are worth it in my view.

There is some doubt over the legality of the rear view mirror option as it "technically" can be seen as a distraction. Well according to some legal views I have heard. So far though no prosecutions and hoepfully sensibility will prevail on that one.

Regardless a reversing camera is a much better investment than reversing radar. I have both and know which is better

Regards

RobA

thanx guys for the replies,it has been great

I have a Poron 3.5" colour monitor in a 79 series traytop which replaces the rear view mirror (was useless with the canopy anyway). It's light, works really well, is where you would naturally look, is small and unobtrusive and flips out of the way when not needed (also turning itself off). The camera isn't infrared but that hasn't been a hassle and it's very small with a great fisheye view. I can see within 10cms of the towball to full distance view. Traffic at the back can be a bit closer than you realise. Cheers, Neil M