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Post by johnr on Apr 29, 2015 11:39:44 GMT -5
I've got my weekend project set to go. I picked up a wireless camera and monitor that I'm planning on installing this weekend.
I put 12v plugs on both devices and made sure they work prior to attempting anything. I found that the monitor still received signal from the camera at over 100 feet away, so that seems promising. Going to use some 3/4" pan-head screws to attach the camera to the camper, filling in the holes with silicone to seal it all up. Still on the fence about how I'm going to run the wires to the clearance light to get power for it and then seal that hole as well.
Also still trying to determine how to put the monitor in the truck. Not going to use it except for backing up (as far as I know right now), so I don't want to make holes to permanently mount it to the dash. I'm thinking I might get one of those items that are beanbags to sit on top of the dash and only throw the monitor up there when I need it?
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Post by johnr on May 4, 2015 7:24:21 GMT -5
Installation went fairly smooth. Ended up drilling a hole in the RV to run the wires through, sealed it up with plumbers putty and silicone. Will need to keep an eye on it to make sure nothing leaks, ever. Still on the fence about what to do with the monitor, it blocks my view if I try to put it on top of the dashboard. Was thinking of something like this where I could throw the monitor up when needed: Scosche Dashboard Mat |
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Post by Chris on May 11, 2015 12:46:58 GMT -5
Have you tested the camera yet? On my old trailer I had to mount the camera on the roof of the TT to get decent reception in the TV, wondering if you found that to be true also. I plan to add a rearview camera to my Sportsmen and was thinking of going with a wired unit to avoid reception issues.
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Post by johnr on May 12, 2015 7:52:28 GMT -5
At home it worked like a dream. I got to the campground this past weekend and it was there was a lot of static. Not sure if the strong wifi system at the campground had anything to do with it. Got back home and it was perfectly clear again. Will check it out again when we go out over Memorial Day weekend to a different campground.
Nervous about the hole I made. I'm thinking about tearing the putty out and putting in a fiberglass patch around the cable.
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Post by Chris on May 14, 2015 14:52:22 GMT -5
I'd use exterior silicone to seal the hole. Sorry about the static, that's what I was curious about. Makes me think a wired version is the way to go.
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Post by johnr on May 18, 2015 9:08:41 GMT -5
I'm thinking about getting a fiberglass repair kit and using that to fill the hole. I've used plumbers putty and silicone, but it just makes me nervous.
I just don't know how I'd run a wired connection. That would be interesting.
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Post by johnr on May 22, 2015 13:28:18 GMT -5
Well, took the RV out to the campground last night. Camera still static-y. There must be something at home that is boosting the signal inadvertently. Need to think about this one some... maybe there's a way for me to boost the signal by getting different antennas?
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Post by Chris on May 28, 2015 13:04:39 GMT -5
I'm guessing you mounted it by the license plate, right? Not sure why it's clear at home and not away from home but I found it pretty much requires mounting the camera high to avoid the TT from interfering with the signal. I just ordered one today after my experimental hard-wired to my built-in navigation didn't work as I hoped. I'll mount the camera where I have the current one mounted which gets the power from the middle running light on the top of the rear.
I'll post up after I get it installed and let you know how it works.
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Post by johnr on May 28, 2015 13:08:11 GMT -5
I put the camera up high, directly under the middle running light.
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Post by Chris on May 28, 2015 14:55:59 GMT -5
Hmmm, obviously that's not going to solve the static problem you're experiencing.
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Post by Jim on May 31, 2015 7:40:43 GMT -5
Johnr,
How long is your trailer ?
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Post by johnr on Jun 1, 2015 6:49:01 GMT -5
It's about a 35 or 36 foot 5th wheel, dodge 3500 with 8 foot bed and extended cab.
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Post by Chris on Jun 1, 2015 12:09:57 GMT -5
How's the reception on the road? Static free? I found mine was good except when turning where it had interference.
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Post by johnr on Jun 1, 2015 15:03:32 GMT -5
I never turned the monitor on while driving. I'll try that next time we go out. I think we're taking a weekend off to get some yard work done this coming weekend.
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Post by Jim on Jun 5, 2015 13:53:58 GMT -5
I'd like to hear how it worked as a rear view mirror.
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Post by Chris on Jun 5, 2015 19:21:14 GMT -5
I thought that was why he installed it but apparently just for backing/parking.
(BTW, your 18RBT looks a lot like my 19SBT)
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Post by Jim on Jun 8, 2015 13:49:43 GMT -5
I have an old back up camera you put on your lic. plate, I was thinking of mounting it up under the marker lights and use it as a rear view mirror.
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Post by Chris on Jun 12, 2015 18:34:13 GMT -5
I mounted my wireless setup today. I put the camera on the edge of the roof wired to the center marker light so the lights have to be on for it to work. My wife likes that since she thinks we should always have the tv lights on when towing. Standing still the image on the screen is great, I'll see how it works when we head out next week on a two week trip from CO to the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell.
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Post by johnr on Jun 15, 2015 7:05:37 GMT -5
Was out over the weekend. When driving the picture was pretty good, got a static bar every now and then. The picture was also pretty good at the campgrounds this time. I'm still thinking I might need to replace the antennas to get a better picture.
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Post by Chris on Jun 30, 2015 20:44:44 GMT -5
I took a 2 week trip and tested mine and found a poor signal at the campground too. I wonder if the wifi signal there conflicts with that of the camera. I have two different monitors/screens and one has an antenna as does the camera, that one worked much better on the road than the one w/o an antenna.
Not sure what to make of it but thought I'd share.
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