Rear view camera

johndailey
johndailey Forum Participant Posts: 520
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edited August 2016 in Caravans #1

Do any of you readers of the forum think that there is any value in fitting a rear view camera to the rear of the caravan for overtaking purposes espcially for checking that you are safely clear of the overtaken vehicle (lorries)? and if so, would it be
fairly straightforward to wire in?

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  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 666 ✭
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    edited August 2016 #2

    I have fitted a wireless rear view camera. I have replied to other threads on this subject so use Google to search for them ( you still never find them with the forum search engine!)

    I find the camera a great safety aid when on the motorway and also when reversing into my pitch. 

    My wireless one was easy to fit. The camera is fitted to a home made bracket which is attached to the underside of the rear caravan valence. The transmitter is at the front of the van wired into the battery with a cable under the van joining the two. The
    receiver is under my car seat. I have posted this from a 12v socket that was easy to get too and the screen is on a bracket at the lower right of my windscreen. 

    Try

    http://www.parkingcameras.com/store/home.php

    http://shop.reversingcamerasuk.com/epages/es106294.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es106294_shop/Categories/Wireless_reversing_camera_systems

     

  • johndailey
    johndailey Forum Participant Posts: 520
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    edited August 2016 #3

    Thanks for the reply Simon. It is encouraging to know that the camera is good for overtaking as that is the main reason for me asking. I will slowly go through your answer and take the appropriate action.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited August 2016 #4

    there are usually other pointers/guides to let you know when it's safe to pull in eg shadows on the ground, either from your outfit of the overtaken vehicle. You soon get the hang of it without a camera

  • jeffcc
    jeffcc Forum Participant Posts: 430
    edited August 2016 #5

    I went ott with my system i have two cameras one n/s and one o/s with a split screen monitor, had this system on my vans for years, also asists greatly in pitching up.

  • johndailey
    johndailey Forum Participant Posts: 520
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    edited August 2016 #6

    I agree with everything that you said MM  (despite you not being FAA)! and should not have much problem with it as I have done HGV driving. Just to make life a bit easier I suppose is my attitude. I have looked for the shaddows (not Cliff and the Shaddows)
    but as yet I have not been in a position to use that system. I suppose that I should drive in the sunshine more!

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited August 2016 #7

    We have a Garmin Camper 660 sat nav,(nearly same as the one in cc mag except less than half the price) and there is a wireless camera (add cost) that i site in bathroom window of c/van that works fine for us when needed,but tend to forget to look at it as you will soon get used to length of your outfit when on the road

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited August 2016 #8

     .... and should not have much problem with it as I have done HGV driving.  ....

    you won't need a camera then ...... Innocent

  • TonyG1
    TonyG1 Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited August 2016 #9

    we have this system fitted, not cheap but excellent for overtaking and a god send when driving in France 

    http://www.parkingcamerasuk.com/DW3061-Digital-Wireless-System-with-7-Hi-Res-Mirror-Monitor-and-1-3-Sharp-CCD-White-Bracket-Camera.html

  • johndailey
    johndailey Forum Participant Posts: 520
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    edited August 2016 #10

    Thank you Tony. Will check it out.

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