The easiest Reversing Camera to install ever? Autovox Solar 1 Plus

If you're looking for a reversing camera without all the hassle of running wires and making connections then this is the set up for you!
We check out the Autovox Solar 1 Plus putting it through its paces and seeing how it performs.
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[@kerry359]

Thank you just bought one on the strength of this video

[@stupitdog9686]

Ordered one on the strength of this video. (Can't get it so cheap anymore, It's about £145 now......) Fitted it on my Lexus RC 300 H (Lux ) which obviously doesn't have a camera but REALLY needs one! Rear vis is awful!! Works really well .... & .... as stated; was easy to fit. Well happy ... And now maybe I will stop reversing into things I couldn't see !!!

[@alastairchestnutt6416]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@rachelwillett6137]

Glad I watched this video. Had ordered one before I saw this and glad it doesn’t look like I’ve made a huge mistake. Motorhome reversing will be so much easier now! 👍

[@tonym2540]

Another excellent video (the helper was a good addition). I bought one through your link and even though I'm in France it ended up being a better price than I could get here with all the promotions (yours and Amazon's). I already have a top-of-the-van camera, but want another at license plate level. I know from experience that I just don't see everything -- and you can never see too much when backing up 7+ meters of van!

[@billytheghillie]

I bought one and drive a Sportage towing a 7.2 metre caravan , this camera is excellent. When changing lanes on motorway etc, before turning right off main road etc. this camera is a god send, if you tow anything just get one. By the way excellent review.

[@ExploreVanUK]

Nice one! Thanks for sharing!

[@Esteric100]

Great I have gone and purchased a unit for my car thank you

[@errolmagill1611]

Having fitted an Autovox wired camera, which was far from easy to do, I wish I had fitted one of these instead. Seems like a good option.

[@helenwebb65]

Amazing, thanks for this, just ordered one 👍

[@justinsuthers2605]

Really like this!! We have a wireless autovox and it’s been brilliant!! That road you did the test on ia right near my work! You guys in the cardiff area?

[@ExploreVanUK]

Ha ha, yes well spotted!

[@t11cky]

Looks a great product, would I need to take my rear reg plate offerer time I want to charge it if I fit it the same as you??

[@ExploreVanUK]

Great question! No, you can remove the little security screw which lets you detach the camera from the bracket mounted to the number plate. Or alternatively you can use a Portable USB Battery pack to charge it whilst it is on the number plate. I probably should have shown that in the video!

[@mariaschusler8280]

Great vid. Can you still use the parking lines when camera is offset like your barn doors. Also is camera 480p or 720p. Thanks 🙂

[@ExploreVanUK]

To be honest I have the parking lines turned off as I find them of little use on most cameras (other than the dynamic lines on factory fitted cameras) The camera is 1080p

[@joshlambe8259]

Is there a way for the camera to be on constantly on? Im looking for something to take the place of the rear view mirror (or lack thereof!)

[@ExploreVanUK]

Not on this model, but the model we reviewed here can: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2G1oH-ee5xgjqs

[@johnwinsor9481]

Does it interfere with the number plate illumination?

[@ExploreVanUK]

Depends where your plate illumination comes from some are above, some are below and some are from the sides. As you can mount the camera at top or bottom of plate you should always be able to mount it so that it doesn't interfere.

[@Ivanho-go]

Can this system be used as a real time, continuous camera when driving? Will it give a good view to the rear as if its a rear view mirror?

[@ExploreVanUK]

It can’t be set to continuous you would have to tap the button every 2 mins to keep it on, obviously it would also run the camera battery down in 7.5 hours and the solar is unlikely to charge it quick enough to keep it going. If you’re looking to have the camera running continuously I would recommend having one where the camera is wired for power. You could use the AutoVox W7Pro and wire the positive on the camera to a switched live feed rather than the reversing light. amzn.to/4bEkEyL

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Hi, fitted mine 4 months ago and still haven’t had to recharge the camera 👍 . Just wish my number plate was central rather than be off set but other than that I love it, simple and effective.

[@ExploreVanUK]

@richiebainbridge2608 Nice one! That’s great to hear!

[@CarpyChris1964]

Does this affect the number plate lights illuminating the plate at night ??? Nobody seems to mention this in all the videos I've watched

[@ExploreVanUK]

Hi Chris, it's a good question, depending on where your number plate lights are (some are above, some are below and some are to the side of the number plate) it may do. However, as it can be mounted on the Top or the Bottom of the number plate you can always position it so it doesn't interfere with them.

[@CarpyChris1964]

​@ExploreVanUK yes but does it affect your veh as your numberplate lights look the same as mine

[@ExploreVanUK]

As we were only temporarily mounting it to the van to show the ease of installation, I didn't check. But I suspect it would at least partially block the numberplate lights. If I were permanently mounting it on the van I suspect mounting it to the bottom of the plate would be better. We now have it mounted on the car as that is where we use it most and we already have an Autovox Solar 4 camera on the van.

[@CarpyChris1964]

@@ExploreVanUK thank you

[@andrewostle6218]

Amazon link doesn't go anywhere

[@ExploreVanUK]

Strange - it works for me - try it from here - amzn.to/42I6YP8

[@ExploreVanUK]

Just in case here is a fresh one - amzn.to/4bEPG9H

[@geoffhall2471]

MOT fail due to number plate being obscured,,,,,,,happened to me.

[@ExploreVanUK]

Imagine it depends how picky your MOT tester is. But a good heads up to pop out the antitheft screw and remove it before going for MOT. It can also be mounted below the number plate which may be tolerated more.

[@thegodsonuk]

Great review …. FYI 10% discount cannot be applied .. Not your fault … I guess it’s Amazon

[@ExploreVanUK]

Thanks, I think it is because of the current 30% discount, when that expires I suspect the 10% will kick in.

[@pavkey88]

Do not make the mistake of getting the no battery version it’s a pain to installl