Reversing Camera 80 Series
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 10, 2007 at 22:23
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Member - Steven H (ACT)
Hi all
I going to install a rear/reversing camera into my 80 series and have a camera on the rear of the vehicle as
well as the camper, Whilst I have read a lot of the previous posts I was hoping to get some comments from 80 series owners on where and how they installed there setups. On the broader topic I am interested in anyones recent purchaese of a setup they think is a good one. I am considering a monitor that clips onto the rear view mirror and I beleiev its a Woza cable? I have pleanty of power in the rear of the cruiser to tap into and i would like it setup so i can use the camera even when not in revers so I need to decide how to power it so i am assuming I can use any 12v constant power in the rear end?
Regards
Reply By: Tony MD - Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 17:51
Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 17:51
Hi Steven.
I have an 80 series GXL with a clip on reversing mirror. There are a few things to consider.
1. With the extra weight on the mirror, in rough or corrugated terrain, the mirror (& camera) can vibrate down so that it is pointing more "down" rather than towards the back of the car.
2. Agree with others. Power the camera & screen via the one power supply to the control box. I located my control box in the front passenger kick panel where there is an accessory powered line available to pick up power from. I did install a fuse at this point for the camera & etc.....
3. The camera (
well mine at least) is switched via a line from the reversing light circuit plus can be turned on manually. Control is either via the on / off button on the screen or the accompanying remote control unit. Two video inputs are also available.
4. My camera does not have infra-red or night lighting but adequate light for reversing is found from the existing reversing lights & helped by the tail / stop lights (red is better). With the camera located on the towbar, below the Strong Arm wheel carrier, I had to make a small shield for the camera from the number plate light.
5.
Bright day time visibility of the screen can be poor. Visibility is best when the back is packed & you can't see out the back window. Often in this scenario, I drive with the camera in the manual "ON" state.
6.
Well, probably should have been (2). I have a Top shelf unit & it is a bit of a squeeze fitting in the clip on screen. My screen is slightly off centre mounted on the mirror. With the top shelf fitted, it was really easy to install the cables.
In all, the camera is a great tool. Reverse parallel
parking is made much easier
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Follow Up By: Member - Steven H (ACT) - Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 20:16
Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 20:16
Thanks Tony for the detailed response. How (where) did you run the cable for the camera to the bow and the box to the monitor. I have run cables in the past along the drivers side under the plastic door/floor trim and I have even run a cable through the chassis rail before but I haven't tried going through the roof lining.
Thanks
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Follow Up By: Tony MD - Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 20:57
Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 20:57
Steve.
The cables to the camera run on the passenger side through the under door trim then into the panels behind the passenger area. They exit the rear quarter panel via an existing grommet about under where the jack is. From there they snake around in split PVC conduit to the camera. I used heat shrink sleeving over the camera video & power plug connectors.
From the passenger quarter panel you can "snake" cables up the front window pillars & use the holes behind the trim & for the grab handle mounting to aid access. From there, it is a bit more difficult to pick up access to the roof channel that gives access to the sub tank gauge & map light in the centre or the front of the roof section. The mirror also mounts to this on the GXL.
I also run cables through the chassis rails - the heavy duty cables for auxillary power plus the diff breather pipes.
I am an Electrician so running concealed cables is the norm for me. I use a "snake" - a spring steel thing 10 metres long, normally used for getting cables through electrical conduits. A bit of Yellow Tounge - the plastic strip found in Chipboard flooring is also good. So is a long & not too thick coat hanger.
PS, the
HF radio causes all sorts of interference to the camera / screen. Just as
well that it is not some ones TV!! The HF also causes the LED indicators to flash on voice peaks.
Hope this helps.
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Follow Up By: Member - Steven H (ACT) - Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 23:02
Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 23:02
Much appreciated.
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