Installing Haloview Wireless Reversing Camera on a UK Caravan - MC7108

The reversing camera is Haloview MC7108 Backup Camera System: amzn.to/2DtNLFW
It's like Christmas arrived early - Haloview sent me this Wireless Reversing Camera for my caravan!!! After many of you kept telling me I need one, I finally do.
I had help installing it from a KZbin viewer, as I wasn't confident about the electrical attachment and didn't have the right tools to install the camera to the back of the caravan. We attached the wiring to the park light by the number plate and it works well!
What I really like is that it's wireless, so I don't need to thread a wire from the very back of the caravan all the way to the front of the car.
Driving with it on, I find it's great being able to see who is behind me without using my suction cup towing mirror. It's like I finally have the use of a rear-view mirror again.
The more technical facts are: Haloview MC7108 7'' 720P HD Digital Wireless Rear View Camera System. 7'' LCD Reversing Monitor and IP69K Waterproof Backup Camera.
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[@RCrudi]

Nice to see Robby properly clean-up the excess adhesive/sealant to produce a clean and tight seal. I have seen so many aftermarket install jobs (inc on our own caravan) where the installer just smudges the sealant on with their thumb. A year later the thin edges start to lift and mold forms under them. It takes just a few extra minutes to do it right, as he did. He also took the extra few minutes and installed new crimps instead or wrapping the wires around old ones (again a common bodge). Keep Robby in your phone book, he is clearly a professional proud of his work!

[@TravellingK]

Yes, he's a great guy!

[@davidian107]

A great idea, I have always fancied having one also. The more you can see the better especially when you are on your own. All the best have a great Christmas and New Year.

[@TravellingK]

Thanks David. Yes, I think it'll be handy - particular when seeing who's stuck behind me while driving 😂Have a great holiday too.

[@Carole.P]

Lucky you, receiving that great gift. That’ll make your life a tad easier, once you’ve master using it of course 😉 Yet again, another very helpful, friendly gentleman turns up, offering his services. What a nice guy and great workmanship 🌈

[@TravellingK]

I've been super happy receiving this! And yes, might take me a bit to get use to, haha. Robbie was amazing!

[@Rphasmid]

Installed a "back up" camera on my trailer that interfaces with my Garmin GPS. I can toggle between the dash cam and the back up camera. It became necessary after my son, Dave, my official back up guide, became distracted by a very attractive young lady walking by and backed me into a tree. No damage. I was going to buy one of those " watch my behind not her's" bumper stickers but he felt so bad I didn't have the heart to

[@TravellingK]

😂😂The bumper sticker sounds hilarious! That's a great ability to toggle between your map and "back up" camera.

[@ronr61]

I brought the Haloview BT7 system which requires no live feed so totally wireless and can be moved to help hook up and wheel alignment to fix clamps that go through the spokes plus easily transferred to my trailer or any other vehicale or location even used it to watch wildlife.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Great idea for reversing on your own, nice job Karen 👍

[@TravellingK]

It should be very handy!

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Nice piece of kit, and handy to have a sparky on hand. Enjoy.

[@TravellingK]

So far so good! And my chance meeting with Robbie was perfectly timed.

[@StavrosD77]

It is a very helpfull extra for your Caravan Karen. I have also installed a wired camera to my caravan and i connected with continious power (not only with reverse light) so i can see what happens behind when i 'm driving and off course when i 'm reversing! Nice video. Stavros from Greece

[@TravellingK]

I’ve found it so helpful! It’s connected to the lights, so I just turn on my park lights to see while driving.

[@askvor]

Very handy to have, even just to see what's behind you like that letter box or if someone's about to walk behind the caravan when you reverse into your spot. Considering of getting one now too :) As for your dirty hands: look up Fumoto Drain Valve. It's a little tap that screws into your oil sump and replaces your bolt. Had it on my car for four years and I love it. Makes oil changes so much easier and cleaner! Cost about AUD 35.

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I've found it particularly helpful when driving, being able to really see who is behind me. Oh, good to know about the Fumoto Drain Valve. That oil really didn't want to leave my nails, haha

[@flybyairplane3528]

askvor I sure hope that valve is in a 90^, rather straight, I had an oil change company put one on and NOT TELLING ME, well, that valve tore off on a raised manhole over, loosing all the oil, OH, WAS I PISSED, CHEERS FROM NJ, USA

[@willienolegs8928]

Bestest Robbie for helping the lady!

[@TravellingK]

He has so much knowledge too.

[@CassandraSchmidt]

Have fun. Great job!

[@TravellingK]

Thanks!

[@Petehcs100]

Great video, thanks

[@jaysmith5687]

How clever you are.Thanks for the way you show me how to install it.

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! Glad it's been helpful.

[@anitaagler9844]

Reversing cameras are the best. Awesome invention.

[@TravellingK]

I'll agree Anita!

[@goldenstardust]

Everybody needs a Robbie every now and again! Goodonya Robbie!

[@TravellingK]

heheh perfectly put

[@kf-dk5pb]

Another great video thank you

[@TravellingK]

Thank you Paul!

[@Rphasmid]

I just installed the Haloview 5111 to my trailer. My rig is almost 50 feet in length including my truck so I used two auxiliary antennas although I am not sure I needed them. I wired it into my marker lights. It works very well.

[@TravellingK]

Great to hear that the wireless aspect is working well at that length!

[@paulonthemove5543]

A lady of many talents, it should be of great benefit to you. Stay safe

[@TravellingK]

haha thanks, but help from Robbie made it much easier to install!

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

That’s a cool piece of kit! 😎

[@TravellingK]

And it's going well!

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Professional installation makes all the difference.

[@TravellingK]

Glad I had help for it

[@JenniferSmilesNow]

Thank you Robbie!

[@TravellingK]

He’s the best 😀

[@vicmiller7191]

Nice backup camera, what a great addition.

[@TravellingK]

I've missed it in the UK🤣

[@vicmiller7191]

@@TravellingK i bet you have...but Girl you can still back up that thing like a pro. Which by the way i wish i could back up a trailer or camper like you can...you are my Hero.👍😁🙂

[@DamianChaparro]

Nice video

[@AB-oc5lj]

Great video Karen. It looks a very sturdy piece of equipment - let us know how you get on with it.

[@TravellingK]

Shall do! Think it'll take me a little while to get use to, haha

[@flybyairplane3528]

A Juggler On my present car,,it has a sonar thing that beeps, and the clover you get,,it beeps faster,,but I saw an reversing kit, for about US$ 100, so the rear license plate frame is replaced by this, the camera , is on the TOP of the plate, it is wireless to the display, , as you are in the car, just wave over it to turn it on. , powered up, in CIG LIGHTER, works great., Cheers from NJ ,USA

[@yalnzoyuncu383]

awesome

[@Y2J]

cool video man, gadgets

[@TravellingK]

It's a very fun gadget!

[@stellaswancounselling]

You are amazing 😉 very clever

[@TravellingK]

hehe, thank you! ☺️

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

I just watched your video for little tips cheers Karen..

[@TravellingK]

Hope you found it helpful!

[@vauxhallmechanic]

Well done K that's a nice install

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! And so glad for Robbie's help!

[@markh3720]

Very cool indeed

[@TravellingK]

I'm enjoying it so far!

[@aminemaravalo31]

So pretty

[@brightondude9327]

04:05 - I wish I had Robbie here in the UK to help with some DIY jobs I'm contemplating doing.

[@TravellingK]

hehe Robbie is amazing!

[@gregbolitho9775]

nice 1 m8!

[@TravellingK]

So handy!

[@robwhite240z]

Hi from Australia . we have a ABBEY AVENTURA 315 . love it and was thinking of doing a wireless camera , thanks

[@TravellingK]

Oh, an Abbey! That's great. Glad this has been helpful.

[@Smurphenstein]

He did a good job of the install. Not sure if it's easier to drill a hole in your own vehicle or watch someone else do it. :-)

[@TravellingK]

I know! Robbie did a great job. I would have dithered for longer, haha

[@jesusmota5158]

Travelling I write you from Dominican Republic.

[@lizleonard3681]

Hi Karen that looks good old habits die hard but once you are used to it you won’t be sticking your head out of the window 😂😂

[@TravellingK]

yes, it'll take a while to break my reversing habits! haha

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

The brown will be your live feed looks like a good set up if it works ok good luck

[@TravellingK]

It's been extremely handy!

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

I bet it as

[@waynehobbs5175]

Great video thanks Karen. You might want to consider the legality of not having caravan mirrors on still. In Australia, at this time, a camera is not a legal substitute for mirrors. Cheers

[@petergraham9049]

As far as what I have checked (before getting a wireless camera for our caravan) NZ law does not require towing mirrors.

[@TravellingK]

I think they are pretty relaxed about that rule in NZ??? Pretty random I know. But you're right that it would probably be a good idea to still have it.

[@petergraham9049]

@@TravellingK I do have mirrors, but camera is great for not backing too close (or too far)

[@waynehobbs5175]

Seems fom comments NZ is more advanced if they allow cameras to replace towing mirrors. Well done NZ, wake up Australia.

[@TravellingK]

I'm not sure if that's the case... I could drive with no mirror AND no rare camera!

[@4aneme8R]

Installed one on the back of our teardrop trailer up high and powered by the marker lights, and it in effect becomes the rear view mirror.

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I find it much better for seeing who’s stuck behind me 🤣

[@tewatenebillemery5584]

great

[@davestickland2880]

Great video - thanks. Being on lockdown Im looking to improve my van and like you I am concerned about drilling holes in my van! So this is helping with the confidence to do it. One quick question if I may...you wired it to th tail light for power...does this mean you have to have your headlights on for the camera to work or is it drawing power regardless. Thanks in anticipation and keep the shiny side up

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I was so nervous drilling a hole. But seems to be good a year on! I turn my car's park lights on to have the camera working and doesn't seem to affect my cars battery.

[@tonycopping1008]

Hi Karen. Thanks for informative videos's. Haloview Camera package- where did you source oit from please. Regards & happy Christmas - Tony

[@TravellingK]

Hi Tony, glad you found this helpful. Haloview sent me the package in exchange for this video, but they have a link to Amazon: a.co/d/bGwflLP

[@philbarnett9274]

HI K I like this video blog on the reversing camera I have thought about fitting one too, but I was scratching my head where to pick up the constant live feed for the camera I see you have picked yours up from the caravans number plate light, is this constant LIVE or do you have to have your vehicle lights ON when using camera ?

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I was originally wondering where to connect it too! I need to have the caravan lights on for the camera to start working.

[@wolvoman1]

Connect the power source from the reversing light

[@LyfovRyan51]

Hi Karen, I'm thinking of having wifi in my caravan. What system do you recommend please?

[@TravellingK]

Wanting internet? I use Wireless Nation and get a similar modem to what I use in a house: wirelessnation.co.nz/nzmca-data/

[@christhackrsy]

Nice job could you connect into reverse light power feed to turn monitor on as soon as you go into reverse?

[@lx_anda]

Chris Thackray that would work, but then camera wouldn’t switch on while driving forward

[@christhackrsy]

Think the clue is in the title !

[@lx_anda]

Chris Thackray And if you also note at the end of the video, Karen is using it to check for vehicles behind her while driving. Yes its a reversing camera but it has other uses also.

[@TravellingK]

I have found it handy to see who is driving behind me too. Guess that's been an accidental plus!

[@billtait9728]

Hi Should you not remove the blue plastic film on the stick on square, before attaching the camera?

[@TravellingK]

Sounds like it!

[@gkuk]

Hi Karen, Great job you have done with a little help.👍Does it work in the dark? ATB Glen x

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I am grateful for the help! It does have night vision.

[@muhammedq9109]

How big is the camera ? Would it be too big for a small sedan ? And how does it preform in rain and poor weather thank you

[@TravellingK]

I think the camera would be fine. But the interior monitor is quite big! Might take up a lot of room? It’s been perfect in the rain 😀

[@jesusmota5158]

It's a good idea installing camera behind of the caravan!!!!

[@TravellingK]

It'll be helpful 😀

[@gregbrink45able]

Very useful video as I`m about to do the same project on my caravan, though I`m also going to install at the same time parking sensors as an additional aid. Both of these systems will be wireless - Do you think that the two systems would interfere with eachother? Or will one being a video signal and one simply triggering a set of LED`s be enough of a difference to not be a problem.

[@TravellingK]

I'm honestly not sure! I'm guessing it would be fine? I've found the camera surprising helpful for seeing who's behind me while driving.

[@gregbrink45able]

@@TravellingK Thanks. I'll give it a go, should be an interesting project.

[@TravellingK]

Let me know how it goes!

[@Hilmi12]

Hi, don't know if you noticed you have covered the airbag opening on the dash with the screen mount

[@TravellingK]

Yeah... eventually twigged 🤣

[@Hilmi12]

@@TravellingK how is the camera working for you a year later? I'm looking for a camera to attach onto the back of my camper trailer which will add another 4 meters

[@MadMonk_]

Aha, that's cheating !!!! In the UK it is an offence to use any video device when driving forwards, i.e. you are still required to have the extension mirrors and have the screen turned off whilst in forward motion... That's why vehicles fitted with reversing camera's only work when actually in reverse gear... My favourite are ones that put the display in the interior mirror, somewhere you would automatically look when reversing !!! Keep up the great content K

[@TravellingK]

Really?! That's good to know. I wonder why! I find it so helpful for driving.

[@Margaretha1901]

Put a second camera at the back of your car: when you hookup your caravan, you can see what you are doing.

[@TravellingK]

Yes! That's now on my wishlist, haha. That would really speed up the hitching process.

[@rolanddenis4152]

Hi Karen, What a great idea ! no "ccrracckk" sound to listen so ! What will be the next things ? a mover ? See you later. Denis.

[@TravellingK]

Yes, happy to avoid driving into anything! My next things are not so glamorous and I'll share soon 😂

[@4aneme8R]

I installed ours so that it is driven by the marker lights, in effect as long as they are on I have a rear view, who is behind us.

[@TravellingK]

That’s great! I’ve found it so handy to have 😀

[@chazM6116]

Not sure why you call the light on your number plate a park light? reversing cams connect to reversing lights so they are only on when you revers the light on your number plate is on when your lights are on.

[@TravellingK]

I’ve found it handy on the park light so I can also use it to see who’s stuck behind me while driving 🤣

[@bobparsons77]

Dirt and gravel roads in my area of Alberta..reverse camera will need cleaning all the time.

[@TravellingK]

Too low down for your area?

[@kiwivanman9035]

When can I buy one? Price? pls.

[@TravellingK]

Oh that link wasn't working! Here it is: a.co/d/bix3ss0

[@kjm-ch7jc]

Its Huge.

[@TravellingK]

The screen? It was larger than I expected!

[@donbrackenreg2270]

You mentioned not needing your towing mirrors now. I presume NZ laws are similar to Oz, even if you have a rear facing camera, by law you must have towing mirrors on both sides of your car to cover as many black spots as possible.

[@TravellingK]

You know, I don't think that's a strict rule in NZ? I just Googled and saw this "If you can't see behind with your rear-view mirrors, you may need to fit a special mirror." But you're right that it's probably a good idea to still use it.

[@keithcole8594]

Hi Karen I'm in the UK and have tried to sign up as one of your Patreons but after putting in my name and email I can't get past the revolving circle at the bottom. Can I not sign up from the UK? Keith

[@TravellingK]

Oh how annoying for you! There should be no issue with signing in from the UK. I wonder what went wrong 🤔 Thank you for wanting to become a patron ☺️

[@swann4404]

Dont you have to put you lights everytime you reverse, or you have day time running lights anyway.

[@TravellingK]

I put my park light on while driving and it works well😀

[@timneeves.6338]

Can i send you a bottle of nail polish...? ..lol.

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

I wish someone would send me a reversing camera

[@nps2512]

I wish someone would send me a caravan with a reversing camera

[@daddybob6096]

Presumably the camera housing is waterproof Karen?

[@TravellingK]

I had to check, haha, yes it is!

[@mic03chael]

You do still need side mirrors in Australia by law, irrespective of what cameras you have.

[@TravellingK]

We seem pretty relaxed here...

[@WaimateTV]

Hey next time your in Waimate would you consider doing a collab with WaimateTV? Let me know...

[@TravellingK]

Ah nice! I’d be happy to.

[@colinelstub6428]

Well done. I really enjoy your videos but just wish you could leave the unnecessary music out.

[@TravellingK]

Someone else mentioned disliking the music this week too... hmmm

[@Steven_Rowe]

You can take the girl from New Zealand, but you will never take New Zealand out the girl.

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

Who’s that old man?

[@TravellingK]

Robbie is a viewer I happened to meet at a campground just before 😀

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

Good old Robbie

[@rolanddenis4152]

So let me found :k7, or shower ? See you later. By

[@TravellingK]

You've lost me - what do you mean?

[@rolanddenis4152]

@@TravellingK Karen you say an other thing less glamourous so i think you gonna tell us about your toilet k7 or your shower head ?

[@TravellingK]

Ahhh haha yes I have a toilet issue to try 😁

[@alex173ek]

nice video, but, sorry the camera is not wireless, if you have to attach it to WIRES. Just the connection between the smartphone and the camera is obviously wireless. Missleading title

[@TravellingK]

Hmmm true. But otherwise it would need it's own battery??

[@berjaoui92]

Not a good job. It should have been installed inside by building à little Window. More work but better to keep caméra dry an out of robbers...

[@jonathanmagic5633]

I almost stopped watching this because of your dirty fingernails! - Joking, LOL.

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

So just about every vid you've made where something needs to happen a MAN had to do it for you.. I thought men and women were all equal and women didn't need men!!!

[@TravellingK]

But then some men have more arm strength and more handy tools than me 😜