Installation & Review of the Haloview MC-10 Wireless Rear View Dash Cam

[@rickidango8969]

Great video. Did you put a anti dazzling film in the end? I thought the mirror was supposed to be anti glare already? Thanks

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for your comment, Ricki. No, I didn't. All I simply did was tilt the mirror away from the windows. It's a screen and not a mirror so it doesn't need to point to the rear window.

[@rickidango8969]

@@HermanHitstheRoad Ok I see. Mine may be different, I have a Halo View but it seems to be a mirror. Anyway will let you know

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

It's both, kind of. I was trying to use it as both a mirror and a screen. So, you could use the mirror while driving and have the screen come on when you put it into reverse to give you a better view of what is directly behind you. I've gone for the screen on all the time setup

[@qrphfradio7753]

on the external camera i would of put some sealant behind it..That would stop water getting behind the bracket over time and stop it rusting.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks QRP, we may still do that

[@johnsheridan7428]

You are my saviour your videos have been so helpful on many occasions......thank you so much ☘☘🇮🇪

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

You're welcome, John. Glad you found them useful. Which videos have you found the most useful?

[@barryseifert6053]

Haloview web site says this Power Supply DC 5V (Note: You have to use the provided cigarette lighter to step down the voltage from 12-32V to 5V.)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Barry. I realise this now 👍👍🤣

[@HappyPlaceDiaries]

Great video... we are looking at installing a Haloview camera on our trailer. Thanks for sharing your process and honest review.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

No problem Happy Place Diaries. Don't forget there are links in the video description if you decide to buy one or for more details 👍👍🚐

[@MotorhomeDIY]

Brilliant video buddy just what I needed. Now I have a question if you could help matey… so I have a reverse camera fitted in my bessacar motorhome already but I’m wanting this for a rear view camera to see what’s behind while on the road , my ideas are to wire this rear cam to the one that’s in for a power source would that work or would it only come on when selecting reverse like the one fitted Then the front dash cam I’m thinking of piggyback to the fuse of the day time running lights

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Elites Gaming, I'm not sure I follow you 100% but it sounds like you want to wire the Haloview into the existing camera? If the existing camera's turns on when you put the motorhome in reverse then it's probably getting the power from either the reversing light or the reversing switch in the gearbox. You'd need to check that. I hope that helps?

[@MotorhomeDIY]

@@HermanHitstheRoad ok buddy I will explain better . I’m going to wire a 12 v socket in my fuse box on dash using a piggy back fuse and other to ground then plug the dash cam to that The rear cam I will have to wire to a light like you have because like you say my rear cam is the reverse cam . I have been told there is a fix for that too The issue is the camera comes on in reverse. And the only way I think you can overcome this is locate the yellow wire at the camera and connect this to 12v ignition so that would make the cam I have in a source to daisy chain

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Right, got you 👍👍

[@MotorhomeDIY]

@@HermanHitstheRoad how long is the power cable buddy for the rear camera did you have to extend it . I’ve watched all the video but not sure if you fitted that cable with the blue wire , or that’s the original cable for the camera

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

The rear camera has a short cable. We extended it to reach the rear lights.

[@philipellis7039]

In our previous motorhome we had a fully wired rear view camera - could switch between cameras with tilted down and wider rear view. Useful but didn’t really help in the dark or bad weather as rain would cover the lens. I’ve driven cars with bumper height reversing cameras which is what I’d like, lot more detail for manoeuvring.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Philip, what I don't mention in this video is the fact that it also has rear night vision. I'm going to use RainX on the lens to keep the rain off 👍👍

[@sleepycatpictures1176]

Good effort and a nice review. I would have wired the rear camera into the reversing lights and attached the front screen to the dash connected to a lighter socket. Then just use it as a reverse camera. Does the ignition have to be on to power the sidelights?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi sleepy cats, that was one of our ideas too but we'd have missed out on so many of its functions such as; it's front and rear dash cam and its use as a rear view mirror. Just having it turn on when you put it in reverse is a bit of a waste. Yes, the ignition has to be on to power the lights

[@sleepycatpictures1176]

@@HermanHitstheRoad Good point. I'm always looking for the easiest option though!

[@lydiawilson8540]

It looks like a great unit

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Lydia

[@admin-j6s]

You don't mention that the design is based on a LHD car as the camera is on the LH side of the mirror, you get a great view of the pavement. I had to turn it upside down for a full and clear panoramic view.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I never even thought of that, ad min. Thanks. I might do that 👍👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

A very interesting video. A really clever bit of kit, pity it's not just a screen, rather than the mirror. The way you've wired it, don't you have to drive with your lights on all the time?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Bob, yeah we have to drive with the lights on. Which isn't a problem because it also adds a level of safety

[@ari.voutilainen]

Once again, a very good video. Thanks, Ads! Pluggin all the extra gadgets in is a real problem in motorhomes and cars in general. The old cigarette lighter plugs are very clumsy and they are not in the best place for running cables.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Ari.

[@penguinpeter6912]

Hi again ads, Just waiting on my delivery on my mc10, can I ask how you powered the rear camera to test before you wired up in Herman. Thanks Anthony

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Anthony, for the mirror I used the cigarette lighter connector that comes with it. For the rear camera it has a connector much like these (www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N5CT3AY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b-5tFb7KB7WA3). So I used a cigarette lighter socket with something similar on the end (we used it to power the 12v TV). You can just barely make it out in the video at 2:05

[@etansey]

Hello, just wondering, was it not possible to wire the camera locally to the cable going to the rear mounted brake light?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi etansey, that would mean the camera would come on when the brakes were applied. The camera would turn off when my foot came off the brake pedal. So we could have wired it to the brake light but it would have been useless.

[@etansey]

@@HermanHitstheRoad ah of course. Thinking of adding a camera myself but don't fancy wiring the power cable to the light unit. Our van has a 13 pin socket for a bike carrier light bar, was thinking of wiring the camera directly to that plug. Much trial and error no doubt. Thanks for the reply.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

13 pin? That sounds like a tow bar connector. It may have an earth and a live for each light. If it has a permanent power connected to the ignition then that would be ideal. You also want to consider where the wires are going. If the 13 pin connector is outside your motorhome then the wires will need to find there way outside. I hope that helps? Let us know how you get on. Ads

[@chrisfigiel1150]

Brill vlog Ads you did great fitting it after you had a bit of trouble at first,at least you can keep a eye on people around you now .😀👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Chris 👍👍👍

[@ollypolly18]

hi what about wiring to reverse light so the camera turns on when put into reverse

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Stephen, if I wired it up to the reversing light then it would only come on when going in reverse whereas now it is always on and acts as the rear view mirror.

[@svenboden68]

I dont understand...u connected to the indicator light,so it would only work when u indicate??or connected to the lights means u got to have lights on all the time???

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Sven, they are side lights not an indicators. Yes, I have to have the lights on for it to work which is a good thing because it adds a level of safety too.

[@ThoseVagabonds]

I looked at buying one of these, but was not to keen on a mirror fixing, so I opted for a EW1300 7" Reversing Camera Kit with Twin Lens Sony CCD Bracket Camera from revcamuk..a bit more expensive but ticked all the boxes. (just got to fit it now)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Vagabond, does it also have a dash cam or is it just for reversing? The way I use the MC10 means that it's always on and I use it like a rear view mirror while moving forward.

[@ThoseVagabonds]

Hi Ads, I was told by the supplier that the twin cameras can be used as a reversing and rearview mirror. So I suppose one has to be wired into the reversing light while the other is wired to the ignition or main power...(Where's Chas when you need him lol)

[@MotorhomeDIY]

Hi mate I ended up fitting this but keep getting right side light out on dash now

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

You may have to give it its own power feed, @Elites-asthetic rather than coming off the light.

[@MotorhomeDIY]

@@HermanHitstheRoad yep did that today buddy all sorted now

[@jimmccarron1286]

Nice video but you would be advised to take the rear one back off and apply sealant to all the holes as the rubbers will perish eventually and rain will get in , nice video though well done

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Jim, sealant was applied everywhere

[@robertpenning3501]

Great content as usual Ads. You got there in the end. It's the one accessory I've never had all these years but I'm now thinking it may be a good idea. Because we don't have a windscreen mounted mirror, does the Haloview come with some sort of suction device or can it be mounted on top of the dashboard? Bob

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Cheers Bob. Haloview do also have dash mounted monitors but it wouldn't be too difficult to stick a rear view mirror on the windscreen and then mount the MC10

[@luisgravano6123]

yes, they offers almost all kinds of accessory for RV camera

[@alanjackson4646]

Good ‘layman’s description of work involved, great stuff. Could have fitted a skylight while you were you were up there ! Regards AJ

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Alan, not really, there's a solar panel above my head also the roof is sloped. Thanks for the idea though 👍👍

[@laikatravels]

Great watch Ads.👍. Have you got a diy project planned for next week?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Laika, next video will be from Winchester.

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

Good video. Well explained. Thanks Ads

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Captain Fantastic. Great name BTW 👍👍👍

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

Herman Hits the Road Loved our Elton as a kid. I’m Songforguy on Instagram just for consistency 😜

[@penguinpeter6912]

Hi did you buy your halo view in the U.K., or did you import from USA. Great content again 😎 Cheers Anthony 🍻

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hi Anthony, it was imported. It took about 4 days I think

[@peterhockings1905]

@@HermanHitstheRoad Hi Did you have to pay import tax when it came into the UK? Also are you still happy with the unit? Regards

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I'm still happy with it, Peter. I don't remember about the import duty

[@markmangan8586]

Very informative ads, 😊👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Mark. Is it something you'd be interested in?

[@markmangan8586]

@@HermanHitstheRoad it is bud, but what I know about electrics you can write on the back of a stamp, so I back off from doing what you have, would probably burn my mh to the ground 😯😁, hats off to you tho 😊👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

12v car electrics are much easier than domestic electrics.

[@markmangan8586]

@@HermanHitstheRoad I know your right ,its having the nerve to start a project 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Oh of course, Mark. A lot of thinking and planning went into fitting this and it's not as though I've not dealt with car electrics before. Start small and work your way up. You could start off with fitting a car stereo or a USB connector.

[@ttxela]

Quite a palaver to fit, mind you now it's done there'll be no looking back......

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

😔 that's worse than a joke from Chas. And I can't find the face palm emoji 👍👍👍

[@svenboden68]

Ok......i dont like to have a Rearview Mirror at all as i think it cuts off quiet a large portion of the Windscreens View,my RVM is far to big and annoying me when i driving along the Beach i have to stoop in my Drivers Seat to see wots goin on on the sidewalk....i would like a system with rear camera build into the Media Screen,or even a smaller screen somwhere in the middle of the console to check now and then wots happening at the rear of my car.....

[@luisgravano6123]

Haloview provide 5'' smaller screen model, you may check here www.haloview.com/haloview-mc5111-5-720p-hd-digital-wireless-rear-view-camera-dvr-system.html

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for commenting, @svenboden68

[@penguinpeter6912]

Ads thanks for info, just ordering one as I type 🍺🍺

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

That's great. Which one did you go for, the MC10?

[@penguinpeter6912]

Yep, that’s the one,looks great in your van. Hope I can sort the fitting ha

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

You just need to plan the route for the power cables and decide how you're going to turn it on. Please let us know how you get on.

[@penguinpeter6912]

Morning Ads 🥴noticed you bolted your rear camera to a wooden block,did you drill and bolt that onto Herman’s frame,or did you glue. Thanks again 👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

The wood is there to provide strength because what we drilled into is just fibre glass. The black sealant is like Sikaflex so is also an adhesive. I hope that helps 👍👍

[@simonking559]

Backwards way of looking fowards....you made some work there buddy😜😜😜

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Yeah probably, Simon

[@notmanynamesleft]

The cables and fitting of these devices is the reason the masses don't bother as they're not capable of doing it themselves and refuse to pay extortionate labour prices to have it done for them.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for commenting, @notmanynamesleft

[@rightlanebandit9844]

Useless at night massive glare. Do a night test

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

You get glare through the rear window anyway so it isn't much difference. The problem I have at night is that camera switches to IR mode and car headlights turn the camera back to normal mode and this causes a flicking between night and day vision.

[@rightlanebandit9844]

@@HermanHitstheRoad it's 20 times brighter than out the window I asked the manufacturer to add the option of turning off the ifrared

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

And what did they say?

[@rightlanebandit9844]

@@HermanHitstheRoad no answer yet

[@rightlanebandit9844]

@@HermanHitstheRoad here is their answer We will sell a new camera without IR light in the future, maybe you could try it later. The infrared light is unable to be turned off, as for the issue you mentioned, for MC10's camera, it is a normal phenomenon when using it at night.