reversing cameras, wireless
Submitted: Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 12:28
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kampenman
can anyone tell me if these wireless reversing cameras are any good. looking at one on e-bay but don't know much about them.also blue tooth hands free for the car. many thanks.
pete
Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 13:04
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 13:04
All (I repeat "ALL") the reports I have seen, read and heard about the wireless units have been bad. You get drop outs and interference etc. I would definitely suggest you stick with a good brand and hard-wire it.
Cheers
Roachie
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Follow Up By: kampenman - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 13:20
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 13:20
just what i thought, thanks for that Roachie. no harm in asking.
pete
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 15:09
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 15:09
I second that BIG TIME tried one binned it Look thru the threads there is alot of info on reversing cameras about 3 pages back
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Reply By: Baz & Pud (Tassie) - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 13:15
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 13:15
We have a blue tooth hands free in the truck and find it excellent.
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Follow Up By: Voxson - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39
Do you have the camera mounted on the back of a standard meduim rigid truck or is on the back of a semi trailer?
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Follow Up By: Voxson - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39
medium i meant
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 15:10
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 15:10
Can mount them anywhere if its a wired one but a wireless one wont work thru several layers of metal. EG on the back of a alloy van. or a truck with a metal body for that matter
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Reply By: DIO - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 18:45
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 18:45
I am currently using a wirless reversing system and have not had any problems with it. In fact, at times it can be very interseting when you pick up on security cameras in businesses/homes etc. Usually occurs when parked outside or in close proximity to business.
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 22:54
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 22:54
What have you got it installed in cos most reckon they are c**p
especilly as far as vans are concerned
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Follow Up By: Kazza055 - Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 at 10:04
Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 at 10:04
Dio - you say "I am currently using a wirless reversing system and have not had any problems with it." but then go on to say that you pick up on security cameras - isn't this interference?
Don't get any of that on a hard wired system.
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 at 10:55
Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 at 10:55
Had similar interference probs Mine kept trying to pick up channel 7. Was a real nuisance.
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Reply By: Edna1111 - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 21:02
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 21:02
First, wireless cameras are only fifty per cent wireless, you still have to get power to the camera, receiver and screen. I thought wireless would be the go but it would not work through the rear door of the Prado, let alone the caravan. I now have a wired one, a good picture all the time.
While you have the panels off getting the power to the items you might as
well throw the signal cable in too.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 22:17
Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at 22:17
Hi kampenman
My experience with wireless camera for rear of caravan is outlined in thread 52938. The answer is still yes and no.
Motherhen
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