Subject: Reverse camera and monitor Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:56 pm
What is the best reverse camera and monitor? Should it be wired in or wireless? Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm looking for good quality vision on both camera and monitor and discreetly placed so it doesn't look too out of place..
Bob
Cabin : Club Location : Wotton Under Edge, Glos Posts : 194 Join date : 2009-12-19
Subject: Re: Reverse camera and monitor Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:19 pm
I fitted one in a number plate surround and wired it to the reversing light to come on when reverse is selected . It wirelessly connects to the monitor at the front removing the need to run video link wires up the van. The monitor sits on my dash and I wired the power in through a switch. When I select reverse I switch the monitor on to see reverse view. I ran the monitor feed wires in above the headlining near the courtesy light .
Subject: Re: Reverse camera and monitor Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:36 pm
This is interesting, 2 different styles. So with the wireless one have you ever had a problem with signal?
Also what make, models did you both buy and was it some where like Halfords or Ebay?
Bob
Cabin : Club Location : Wotton Under Edge, Glos Posts : 194 Join date : 2009-12-19
Subject: Re: Reverse camera and monitor Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:49 pm
I bought mine on eBay , not sure of make. Image is usually very good even at night. never had a problem with wireless. Like the idea of wiring it in to side lights as you can see what's following you.
Subject: Re: Reverse camera and monitor Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:52 pm
Ours is WiFi and struggles to maintain a good and steady picture - so nothing to recommend, sorry. Be careful not to overhang the rear number plate - can be a source of complaint at MOT. osg
Bob
Cabin : Club Location : Wotton Under Edge, Glos Posts : 194 Join date : 2009-12-19
Subject: Re: Reverse camera and monitor Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:28 pm
This is similar to what I have from ebay
170° Wireless Car Rear View Reversing Camera License Number Plate Night Vision And NEW Car Rear View Camera Parking Night Vision Reversing Camera Kit 7 Monitor UK
Skytiger
Cabin : Exec 008 Location : Central Scotland Posts : 1792 Join date : 2010-09-04
Subject: Re: Reverse camera and monitor Fri Oct 16, 2020 10:14 am
If you search 'reversing camera', you'll find a post that I added pictures of our camera and set up to our stereo. Had it for a few years now and not had any issues.