Backup Camera Installation

[leslie]

Well, this is how the discussion went:

Mounting the camera high up on the trailer was going to cost a lot more money, because it was going to be a lot more work for them to run the wiring inside the camper. Also for me to consider was that the camera attached with 4 screws, which meant 4 insertions in the exterior shell, presenting 4 additional areas for leaks to develop and more work for me in the future to keep those screws caulked. An advantage to placing the camera higher would be a more panoramic view of traffic behind me as I go down the road.

Mounting the camera on the bumper was a much simpler process for the techs, so there would be a smaller charge for the work. As far as maintenance, all I have to do is occasionally check to make sure the camera was tight. The camera has markings to show me how far away the back of the trailer is from objects, which is more helpful with the view from the bumper than with a higher camera placement.

I can see vehicles in back of me just fine, as well as when they are passing. Once installed, it is possible to adjust the angle of the camera up and down, in order to change your view higher or lower. There is no adjustment possible for side to side adjustment.

I am really happy with this system. I like the microphone with the camera. The cameras are very secure on the bumpers. I still have the systems display on the Jeep's monitor and a separate monitor for the rear traffic view while in motion.

I hope you find this info helpful.

[charliem]

[font size="3"]Leslie et al,

Me thinks you found a lazy tech. As I outlined, installing on the roof is only marginally more difficult if you know what you're doing. In defense of your tech, he may not have been familiar with Camplites. One of the beauties of the CLs is everything is accessible. The camera is much safer on the roof away from physical damage and unauthorized "borrowing" in a parking lot. [/font][font size="3"]There is no maintenance required except maybe an annual lens cleaning. [/font][font size="3"]I think the view from the top makes it easier to judge distances and see over close in objects like cars stopped directly behind you. It also seems the camera could be blocked if you carry anything else on the bumper. Most RVs you see with cameras have them up top.
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[kycamper]

charliem....are there two wires coming from the camera on the back of the trailer....one for power and another for video??

Any chance of a picture of your " notch" in the amber lens, shown the routing of the wire(s)?? 

I know that would be a tough photo to take. Thanks again. You are always helpful.

[leslie]

Gleamb, if you are going with the Rearview Safety cameras, the "instructions" that came with mine consisted of a picture showing the wiring, and that was all. I think the diagram would help you answer that question.

My trailer and the paperwork for the cameras are in Florida waiting for me to pick them up and move north. You will probably have yours installed before I am back with the trailer!

[kycamper]

I'm in no hurry. Thanks. I think Rearview is sending me a copy.

[charliem]

[font size="3"]Gleamb,

I got kinda wordy with my reply so check your PM.
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[kycamper]

hope you heal quickly, charliem. I know lots of folks going through this type of procedure. The rehab takes time. Be well.

[nmken]

We are heading out soon for our first real trip since we picked our 2015 up last October - heading south!  You can see the camera on the top of our License Plate.  I'm really happy with this extended rear bumper - it will be sad to see Camplite stop offerring it as an option.

[charliem]

[quote source="/post/8152/thread" timestamp="1426795383" author="@nmken"]  I'm really happy with this extended rear bumper - it will be sad to see Camplite stop offerring it as an option.[/quote][font size="3"]Is there some indication LL is discontinuing this option?[/font]

[nmken]

When we were picking up our CL, another couple was touring the manufacturing floor and had mentioned wanting to permanently mount a 4kw generator - wanted to know if the rear deck could hold the weight.  The floor supervisor went into a bit of a tirade on how bad an idea that was and that they were most likely going to stop offering the deck because of liability issues - not sure if they have or haven't but they are at least contemplating.

[shovelhead]

I have a friend that works welding aluminum all day. Thinking about how he can beef up my bumper to add storage box. I'd like to know what LL perceives as a liability with this option.

[nmken]

their concern is how we can overload the rear bumper with weight that takes weight off the tongue, resulting in a badly balanced load. The 4k generator the guy asked about weighed over 150 lbs which would all come off the tongue weight

[lanell]

We pick up our DB16  in the morning , LL built it to order, we had a rear deck installed. So for now there still making them.

[whoofit]

We are eventually doing a 2 position mountain bike rack in the rear. I want more of a combination backup/security camera back there. Have experience with the security cameras and will go with a wide angle megapixel wireless IP type in a dome high and centered.

Snatch and grabs happen while parked. Even in traffic in some areas. I'd like a dual purpose solution. The current TV has a nice monitor built-in to the dash already with A/V inputs. Only problem is it does not allow A/V inputs to be active while moving or in gear. Need to figure this one out. I'm sure there is a way.

[kycamper]

Snatch and grabs? That's why they invented locks. For honest people!! Happy Trails.....