Rear view camera install for the caravan

[@hhobson100]

Absolutely agree that rear view camara is a must but not at that price. We bought a wireless camera that sits on the rear window ledge powered by a powerpack on the bed and takes about 1 min to set up or remove. HD quality, and compatible with the Swift factory fitted reversing cam monitor and sat nav. I think we paid £45 on Amazon. Our Van is an x835 so a long old beast but no issues with the camera connection in rear widow and monitor in the car.

[@LeeGraham-f5w]

what was it called the one from Amazon

[@johnsquires5988]

We live on the Wirral so I had it installed at their premises, 2 nights free, as you said excellent job and very friendly staff, love it!

[@TheTrudgians]

Great to hear!

[@brendanoneill4069]

Fitted similar to my van, best accessory I have purchased. But after two years I had to replace the camera due to water ingress !! And fitted a jack connector to the cable for removing when in storage. The problem was caused by a small rubber grommet that covered a switch used to invert the picture on the screen in the car either birds pecking or just deterioration in sunlight

[@derekjacob2101]

Good share Dan. I’ve been frustrated by enormous mirrors on my 8ft wide Adria but visibility is both important and the law! I’ve spent a lot of time looking… can’t bring myself (just yet) to go the route you have purely because I’d need holes in the skin. I’ve looked at lots of wireless cameras to attach via silicone adhesives.. and a screen etc. but having spent £300 on an avtex satnav (8 ft caravan into 9 ft road is challenging) I’ve found it pairs with a Garmin removable camera. And shares it in screen, even when not reversing! So I think that’ll be my first proper approach; and yes I’ve heard people will pinch the camera; but if they can hang off their car at 60mph and take it they are welcome to try. I already know it’ll be unclipped when we stop. But thanks for showing me an alternate solution.

[@shinkins6702]

Are you looking at the battery wireless Garmin camera? If so I tried it and sent back as the signal wouldn’t reach the car without an extender.

[@colinrimmer789]

Dan I like the camera, potential theft in storage puts me off. Makes towing so much easier 👍

[@adrianmcdonagh2820]

Sorry Dan not for me trunking on the roof just means more cleaning, I bought mine from amazon and it runs off a solar panel just behind it and the in car screen is really clear , great for towing tho

[@liamgibson6108]

Which one did you buy?

[@stewarta2505]

Good video Dan, I do agree a rear camera is a very good safety idea. I’m still shocked it’s not common to have a high level brake light fitted as standard- been law (C&U regs) for cars/vans for years

[@stehume]

Nice video, good to see its in Rec 709 ,I think less people click off the video if their devices dont support it

[@TheTrudgians]

Ha, nope - still not 709, still 2020, just PQ version for this video as the cameras i used dont support HDR. (new ones do) HDR, will be more and more prominent on this channel as the year unfolds.

[@steveshort2378]

Hi Dan, would be interested to see your next video on how you have got on with the camera as i am seriously considering getting one fitted myself. Do you also use this as a reversing aid?

[@daviespowell1467]

Really interested in this Dan. Looking forward to your review. I’m not sure the rear view mirror would feel very weird? Isn’t it the stuff of nightmares to look in the mirror and there’s no caravan!!?

[@magneticranners]

Not sure what the positives are of this? Trunking on the roof, exposed cabling, a stuck on camera, issues with using a cover. All for 600/800 quid? No thanks.

[@craiground3299]

Just let you know there's some road works on the M42 before the turn off for the nec. Where do you want to meet and time.

[@colinmew7139]

Have you still got the Tyre Pal on new van. You would have also needed 2 extra sensors where from.

[@paulefc1971]

Prima leisure do them for around £30 each

[@andyr2579]

Hi, thanks for all your videos. You've been so helpful over the years. Just wanted to let.you know this and also to let you know I cannot seem to get any of the BE SOCIAL links to work.

[@TheTrudgians]

Urgh... KZbin is upto its old tricks again. They add a hidden character the end of the links, so they dont work. They should be up and running now.

[@MacSarah]

Really interesting, keen to jear your review once you've got some miles under the belt with it 👍

[@ianking8197]

Still too many problems waiting to happen in my view. I had one like that installed on my Adria, nothing but problems getting it to work consistently. Parts couldn't cope with summer heat here in Australia. About time caravan manufactures build these options in as part of their build.

[@Bugs1953]

Well Dan I’ve done a camera on my caravan for a fraction of the cost and none of that crap over the roof that’s just going to collect muck.

[@TheTrudgians]

Perfect.

[@liamgibson6108]

Which one did you use

[@rhinogooner]

If you have an older van then warranty issues don’t really come into it. So good idea. You mentioned a duel carriageway but this would be a better asset on Britains busy motorways.

[@paulwoods8432]

A rear view camera is a veryuseful asset. However we use a battery operated one, the mount cable tied to the rear handle and linked to a redundant mobile phone on the car dashboard. The camera battery lasts long enough for all journeys and the camera is easily removed from the mount for recharging in the evening. Works perfecrly and all fot £100!!,

[@liamgibson6108]

Which one did you use

[@davidlewins4631]

Hi, I like the idea of it. Would you still need your extended mirrors? My only concern would be is the size of the screen! Might just be a trick of the photography but it looked massive. What size is it?

[@robswiseways5697]

Perfect picture quality Dan 👍. Does the screen attach over your rear view mirror and take it off when not towing? Cheers, Rob

[@gourdarchibald6588]

Hi Dan, quite interested in a rear view Camera, like the idea of being able to see something behind me in the rear view "mirror" other than my towing cover. I wonder though, is the image right way round? If something pulls out to overtake, will it look like they are undertaking on the screen if you see what I mean?

[@paulefc1971]

You can usually flip or reverse the image on the better quality ones so that they look correct

[@DJMarshy]

Does it record like a dash cam

[@andyoak21]

Dan how is this powered does it run from 13pin socket or leisure battery?

[@TheTrudgians]

Morning, this is powered from the switched 12v from the car. The same circuit that powers the fridge when towing, hence why the power was taken from behind the fridge. 👍

[@andyoak21]

@@TheTrudgians great thanks how are you finding it looking at what’s available to try and fit to our sprite major 6td

[@marksmith8663]

Is not mounting the camera above number plate a option?

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi, yes the number plate location would be excellent for a reversing camera, but not for an overall rear view camera. The number plate is really low on our 'van so it would show the grille of the car following and not alot else.

[@Mike-ip8hg]

Any chance I could talk with the man who said he'd got an adria there a rare bread .I do like your camera think someone mentioned about no need for mirrors but that's illegal isn't it.

[@davidlewins4631]

I think that was me? I didn't say you don't need extended mirrors but asked if they were necessary? It looks like you get a much better view from a well mounted camera. I suppose it is all about the interpretation of the regs. I am sure there are those who say it is OK & back up their claim with evidence & also those who say it is not & have equally good evidence!

[@craiground3299]

Would like to meet up on Friday or Saturday. If so where and want time.

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Craig, Apologies I will be returning on Friday or Saturday as planned. I have a huge infection that prevented me from returning. Huge apologies, Will hopefully be back at a future show, where I can plan a bit better ahead. Take care Dan

[@Judge_Dredd]

Wow, seems a bit of a faff, I bought my Garmin 780 Camper Sat Nav plus the cameras two years before we bought our first caravan, when we bought our 2008 Ace Celebration 620 I'd fitted the system within a week, also fitted a spare camera to my ERDE SY150 Trailer (Tiny! and an absolute nightmare to reverse without a camera as you can't see it at all in the car mirrors, and the stock reversing camera on the Avensis is offset, so even trying to use that is a total faff. The Wireless Cameras with the Garmin only need clipping into place and powering up via long life Lithium Batteries when you're towing, and you use the Sat Nav Voice Control to say 'Show Video' and 'Hide Video' when you need to take a look on the 7" Sat Nav Screen. As the Reversing Camera on the Avensis automatically switches on within the centre dash display, you have zero blind spots As the Wireless Cameras clip onto the Garmin number plate holder supplied with the camera, and the reversing lines and view are programmed for each camera in the Sat Nav Software, there's basically no installation, since you'll have to fit a new number plate to a 'new' caravan anyway.

[@craiground3299]

Want dates are you going to the nec.

[@TheTrudgians]

Thursday / Friday / Saturday. (At the moment)

[@jonnoble4486]

For me its a no 1. It spoils the look of the backend 2. The price. (Yorkshires man) 3. The trunking on the roof collecting the dirt Also the roof strap sealant looks like its got black mould on it already As we say no good all been the same but good video made my mind up not to bother Thanks Dan

[@Harris_The_Cocker]

To be honest this day and age I don’t understand why the camera so big and ugly, it’s like a 1970’s mobile phone! Also agree with your comments about trunking across the top of the van. Currently I use a Garmin BC40 camera which pairs to my Garmin Camper SatNav. It sits on the top of the rear panel and looks like it’s factory fitted, Garmin also make a number plate mounting option for the camera. On the odd occasion I need rear view it’s voice activated and shows a good enough quality picture on the satnav screen to do the job. The camera batteries last me all year so just replace at the start of each caravan touring season. It’s not a full time HD viewing option but at just over £120 it’s an option if you already have an Garmin or Avtex caravan satnav.

[@jonnoble4486]

@@Harris_The_Cocker thanks I will look into them 👍

[@billytheghillie]

Looks ok, but way too pricey I bought one £110 fits to rear number plate and works perfect, and no wires too connect.

[@dafarmer21]

Yes this is a far better way totally agree

[@liamgibson6108]

Which one did you use?

[@billytheghillie]

@@liamgibson6108 Autovox solar wireless £127 from the big river, the price keeps fluctuating, i got mine for £111. I stuck it on my plate then attached plate to caravan, hasnt moved and its a god send when towing, highly recommended.

[@craiground3299]

Mite see you on Friday or Saturday

[@MrKnowwun]

Much better solutions available at far less price and without glueing trunking to the roof. Not impressed.

[@victorkent768]

Maybe when i win the lottery... Or i will get a solar powered tupe others are talking about on the chat here

[@adriandavis9790]

Sorry mate ,I drive a 44 ton articulated vehicle no rear camera on my vehicle to see what’s happening behind I just keep a close eye on my truck mirrors to see what’s going on behind I don’t even have a reverse camera either , another thing you’ve got a 7” monitor probably set up on your dashboard so another distraction from you’re driving .💁‍♂️

[@dafarmer21]

Looks a bit rubbish to be honest. There are far better ways wouldn’t want this monstrosity on my caravan. but each to their own.