cheap wireless reversing camera?

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Looking for a cheap wireless reversing camera - just to guide me when hooking up the camper. Are there any that are reasonably priced that would suit this purpose?
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Reply By: Motherhen - Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 16:28

Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 16:28
Try eBay Moose
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 19:10

Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 19:10
DONT BUY WIRELESS Depending on the amount of metal between the camera and the receiver they may or may not work.
Its easy to put a wired one in on a car A bit harder on a van but I have one on both.

I have tried every combination known to man including wireless and wouldnt touch another one. There are plenty of wired ones cheap enough on Ebay and wont give any trouble at all..
Also DONT buy a REAR VISION MIRROR screen. They are next to useless in sunlight. I tried matt screen covers and everything and finally binned it
A word of advice Place camera in line with towbar its much easier to line up.
I had mine like that and hit it every time.

Then had to shift it off line when I put a spare wheel carrier on.
Made it harder to line up.
Up to you but speaking from hard earned experience and quite a lot of
wasted money
A 3 1/2 in screen is unobtrusive and is enough for what you want Thats all I have now and its fine.

Had an 8" one and its sitting in the cupboard waiting on a new owner.


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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 01:37

Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 01:37
Hi Graham

Wireless worked well in the car for us, and if only being used for hitching, interference reported by some people with wireless cameras should not be an issue. Wireless was unsatisfactory for our caravan due to too much metal.

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 09:58

Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 09:58
Yes I know it did BUT I would rather recommend a system that I know would work over one that MAY depending on conditions at installation.


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Reply By: Rangiephil - Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 22:38

Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 22:38
Ditto, I got mine for $99 and is wired and powered by the reversing lights.
Works great and really helps to link up.
HINT- because it is wide angle drop the chains on the camper and they will come into view first and give more distance to line up.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 09:00

Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 09:00
got a ebay URL there for this one Phil? I am interested in a look and theres lots to be found. Trying to sort the wheat from the chaff
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 10:11

Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 10:11
I would buy this screen

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mini-3-5-TFT-LCD-Car-Rearview-Reverse-Monitor-Camera-/150514535569?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item230b5d8c91



and perhaps this camera

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-Reverse-Camera-Color-Water-Proof-/140433934410?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b283c84a



or even this one

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-CAR-REVERSE-CAMERA-IR-NIGHT-VISION-REAR-VIEW-COLOR-/170564900074?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b675d4ea


Would give you a good cheap system and as they use RCA cables if 5m not enough you can buy longer ones at Hi Fi shops or Dick Smiths ETC

5m should do a Cruiser OK.

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 10:15

Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 10:15
On looking further this would be an excellent system.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-CAR-IR-REVERSE-CAMERA-W-LCD-COLOR-MONITOR-REAR-VIEW-/170563669627?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b6630e7b



I have bought several things of this guy and he is a good seller His stuff is always good and he is helpful if you have problems.

I would consider this FIRST above the other two.
As well its already in Australia and he sends within a few days.

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Follow Up By: Moose - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 17:07

Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 17:07
Thanks heap Graham - have ordered one.
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