Install a Tailgate Camera - Upgrade your Visibility with a Rear Camera - 2017 Ram 2500 HD Truck

[@U_ever]

Real Squatch Pick Ups only have a solid 1-piece tail gate, none of that sissy, city boy, drop down, 3-piece, also serves as a shoe shine seat contraption ! ! ! Great work sir.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

🤣 My mind is not ready for the origami tailgates yet - I just need a metal flap that closes and holds my crap in. Thank you for your feedback, Calvin!

[@MrVishnu17]

That magnetic tool is a life saver..

[@jessicaw1839]

My newer truck already has this feature but I watched your video anyway because you, Sir, belong on Comedy Central.😎

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Jessica! 😅 Thank you for your feedback. I have a short singalong coming up a few videos from now - we'll see if your opinion changes then. 😂 Thank you for your comment - we're glad you're here with us now.

[@josephchalifoux7930]

Awesome video. Better than Infotainment

[@atmfixer1]

Thanks for the video , I just installed my Kit and everything worked as expected, Your video was very helpful.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, David - very glad to hear you got your camera installed too! Welcome to the community! We have a few more upgrades on the way as well along these same lines.

[@andrewsapp856]

Thanks for the video. Going to use this tutorial to add a back up camera rear view mirror! Subbed :-)

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Thank you, @andrewsapp856 - we're glad you're here with us now! Hopefully your install goes well and glad we could help it along. 😎

[@terryhaynes1596]

Impressive. I’m always fearful I’d tear up the dash. I added a dc-dc charger on my RAM. It is a tedious procedure to run two pair of heavy cable and keep it safe from moving parts and heat.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Terry - valid concern! I do tend to break tabs and latches on plastic interior pieces quite regularly, and this time was no exception. You'll notice that the right-side vent falls out of the bezel as I make the final removal. Yup, a plastic tab broke. Usually things go back together pretty well as there is redundancy built into the trim pieces. I agree - we were battling a similar adventure with cable routing!

[@525manuel]

My 2018 Ram Sport cig lighter is in the “cubby” area and my kit is the same as yours. Still no luck, spent 4 hours on this 😩 Any tips? Subbed to the channel tho great video!

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, pick.manuel. In this case I would recommend finding a different place to tie into a switched power source. I know that can be a pain, but perhaps there's a forum or wiring diagram out there that can help you find a place. For example, in our Tahoe I installed a dashcam and didn't have a good place to find power. I found a diagram on a forum that showed the source for heated seats, and since I didn't have heated seats, no factory harness was plugged in. The plug femail is extremely easy to access under the dash. I put a female blade connector on my wire and slid it right over the switched power source pin and voilà, it's worked perfectly for years! Hope this helps. Community, can anyone else help pick.manuel?

[@525manuel]

@@BigfootDadExploresMontana I was able to tap into my cig lighter. I think I found the issue! The kit on the website says “If purchasing this kit for 2018+ trucks and using the C-RVC programmer, you will also need our C-MODBYP module.” I will reply with an update and check more forums. Thanks

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

@@525manuel - Awesome, glad you are on the right track now!

[@rdt5]

Will your OBD Genie update my 2014 software for same model radio? Local dealer said that's impossible to get video on it. That even dealers can't do that.... I felt completely lied to. Magically, I see this video ;) thnx

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, rdt5. Instead of the programmer like I used in the video, I would start out by using the Appcar DiagFCA program ( appcar-diagfca.com/en/ ) and a compatible USB to OBD2 cable (I use the Vgate vLinker FS USB cable). This will allow you to look into the options you can change, but noting that not all options will apply. Basically, that programmer I used in the video is just toggling a couple settings that you can easily click on in the program. Now, from what I remember, the display for that generation of Ram was actually in the rearview mirror, as so I had a couple people tell me recently. I think the best route is to call Infotainment and ask what options you have for upgrading to a backup camera. They should be able to tell you where the display is (rearview or radio) and what parts you need to purchase to get that to work. Maybe it's a radio upgrade or perhaps a rearview mirror - I'm not sure. This goes pretty deep and there's more to this story, as dealers can even change your sales codes to make your vehicle look like it came with a certain feature and they can load all the correct settings based on that additional set of sales codes. I'll try to post a video on that eventually, but that'll be a ways out. Hope this helps a bit and feel free to post back your progress or what Infotainment recommends. We're all in this community together and they are shared interest in knowing how this might work out in you truck! 😎

[@jorgedelagarza7611]

working on my brothers install today

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Awesome, Jorge! Hope the install went well!

[@gideons300club3]

no power connection in back? where camera is then why the red and black cable?

[@kaydenjames6355]

Had a question.. what if my truck came factory with a back up camera but wanna swap it for one that dont reason being is the tailgate that is currently on there has a big dent on the top fount one on marketplace for a fairly good deal but no back up camera

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Kayden. I'm not sure, but I do know that the folks at Infotainment.com have been very helpful with me. Give then a ring and see if they can help with compatibility. Good luck!

[@RayGrau]

Dang your truck even looks like mine!

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

That's quite funny 🤣

[@manmanhorton716]

Okay so I got the obd genie, is there a certain camera I need to get or can I just order one off ebay?

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Manman horton. From the way I see the vehicle operating, the OBD Gennie simply enables the video input in the back of the radio to broadcast onto the radio screen whenever the vehile is in reverse. It shouldn't matter what feed is coming in from what camera, as long as it's the analog, two-wire style. I would need someone to back me up on this, but that's how it seems to be working. I think technically one could plug in an analog video feed from a DVD player and it would display up on the radio. Would be interesting to know if the resolution of the incoming image makes a difference.

[@FIDELINAUSTIN]

Would this work for a 2013 8 inch screen?

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Fidel! I went to the Infotainment site and searched for a 2013. I'm not exactly sure the details of your rig, but a quick search is showing a possibility. So, yes, I do think the'll have something for you. Let me know what you find and how the install went if you decide to get'er done! 😎

[@scottdowney4318]

Interesting but compare to installing a mirror cam, which has a rear 1080p or better rear camera in the tailgate. You went to a lot of work but could have had a mirror cam which will do this and more. Having image appear on the radio is nice but overrated for quality.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Hi, Scott - this is a great idea. I saw that BTBRV was reviewing one of these on his channel. I'm awaiting his review follow-up to see the quailty and usablity.