Reversing cameras
Submitted: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 11:53
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We are about to embark on a 3 month trip in our new slide on camper / Nissan Patrol Ute but reversing is a real problem due to the camper body. Appreciate any
feedback on best reversing cameras members may have.
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 12:24
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 12:24
If I were buying again, I'd get a screen that replaces the rearview mirror, and probably use the same camera I currently have, which is a 92 degree infrared camera that just needs a 28mm hole drilled in the back, and you can aim it downwards.
I've had a Jaycar DIN size 7" in dash screen that you pop out, but it flops down whenever you hit bumps. Screen works
well though. And when I bought it, I was a bit wary about ebay. But I think its a bit overpriced at present.
Derek on this site sells this sort of stuff. Also theres a good choice down at Autobahn for reasonable prices.
If you are planning on computer mapping, you may want to look into touch screens that have inputs for both, but I think I'd prefer to have the computing separate from the rear view camera.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 13:06
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 13:06
Yes, I have the small (5" I think it is) TFT screen that came with the Poron (now known as "Polaris") system. It was designed to be mounted on it's own stand on the dash etc. However, I removed the interior mirror, used the "break-away" bracket set-up and mounted the screen where the mirror used to be. It can be viewed by everybody in the vehicle (whereas a mirror is only of any use to the driver). I have a total blackout behind me due to the cargo box on the dual cab, so a mirror was a total waste of space anyway.
Have a 2nd camera on the back of the camper trailer and it can be switched over via a button on the screen unit.
Bloody great set-up.
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Reply By: Harry - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 20:54
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 20:54
Try this site www.nesavision.com.au
they're a mob based in W.A.
I bought a tilting camera for the truck, which tilts down when backing up to the trailer or camper, this tilts back up to the horizontal when driving and I also have a bullet camera on the camper and I have them alternating on the screen, so I can keep an eye on the camper as
well.
I bought those through Cobra car alarms in Vermont, Vic
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