What Is The Best Camera To Put In A Garage While Backing Up A Boat?

Truck Camper Magazine readers reveal the back-up cameras they employ on their truck campers.

This week'due south Question of the Week was, "Do you lot use a rear view photographic camera and – if you do – what make and model exercise you utilize, and exercise yous like it?"

"I actually apply 2 dissimilar back-up cameras on my Lance 992.  The outset system I bought aftermarket was a Voyager Digital Wireless (#WVOS511).  The ability for the camera comes from the running lights in a higher place the camper entry door.  The monitor plugs into a 12-volt convenience outlet on the dash.  This unit is used when backing up to park/military camp and to monitor my boat when traveling.  It comes in very handy when backing up to my garage at dwelling house to load or unload.  I no longer demand my helpmate to help with this task to prevent running into and burdensome the gutters (it has happened, twice).

My second system is an iBall camera that I use for backing upwards to whatever of my trailers.  The camera is a magnetic mount that sits on peak of the hitch brawl mount.  The monitor is on a flexible semi-rigid stalk that plugs into a nuance convenience outlet.  It allows me to see the trailer tongue and to back the ball directly under it perfectly each and every time I try.  It'due south way better than having a picket.  It fifty-fifty works at night as the truck lights provide enough light to see the trailer tongue.

The Voyager cost about $700 and the iBall was $150.  Both are wireless and worth the price." – Robert Lee Hicks, 2008 Chevrolet 3500HD, 2011 Lance 992

"We apply a Todi Brothers camera.  It is a wireless camera with a small-scale screen mounted with velcro on our dashboard.  The photographic camera is mounted at the top rear of the camper.

Do we like it?  You bet!  It is a huge safety reward, specially when backing into a parking place, when we're on the highway to spot vehicles passing to the left or correct, or when changing lanes.  The side mounted mirrors are never quite enough.

The camera and screen have been flawless, apart from very occasional electrical interference from passing vehicles (trucks, generally) when the screen will momentarily go blank or wink interesting colors.

The camera needs an occasional cleaning, and rain on it makes for a kaleidoscope view.  We have concluded that we volition never once more be without a fill-in camera.  We might add that Todi Brothers were great as a vendor, and for answering our few follow-up questions.  Kudos to them!" – Parker Maddux, 2008 GMC 2500 HD, Authentication 2013 Ute-Everest

Above: The Crimestopper SV-5340.II license plate mount camera with a hibernate-abroad bracket

"I use a rear view camera where the bracket mounts behind the license plate.  It is a Crimestopper SV-5340.II license plate mount camera with a hide-away bracket.  

I've tried other cameras, but they didn't last long and required drilling to mountain.  This Crimestopper model mounts easier, has a great field of view, and has stood the test of time.  It connects piece of cake to my double DIN stereo in the nuance.  Instead of activating the photographic camera with reverse lights, I wired it to one of the mill up-fitter switches so I can plow the camera on and off at will.

The main employ of the photographic camera is to hitch upwards to something, simply I've found information technology useful to go along an eye on things such as the wheel rack or a towed vehicle.  It saved me from losing a bike one time when the hold down clamp came loose.  Now I use a ratchet strap to secure the bikes. 

My Travel Lite 890SBRX has a diamond shaped run across through window on the bottom of the door, and it is somewhat useful as I can see if a minor machine is behind me.  I similar having information technology amend than not having information technology, just the downside is, at night, low-cal will smoothen in, so I had to make cover for it." – Keith Fromme, 2006 Ford F250, 2014 Travel Lite 890SBRX

"My truck came with a camera mounted in the tailgate only, with the camper on the truck, the tailgate is removed.  I would like to observe a camera that would plug into the mill plug and be mounted on the camper.  Anyone know of any options?

We can see through our camper.  I really similar being able to see if something is amiss in the camper while we are on the road.  I can likewise see the boat.  Great question!" – Dave Miller, 2015 Ford F350, 2003 Bigfoot x.6E

"We have the Lance 1030 with the through-the-camper window view that works great, so no need for a camera." – Barry Schoenwetter, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD, 2005 Lance 1030

"I call up my Lance 1050 is virtually the same floor plan equally your Lance 1030.  Information technology has the meet-through windows with the fresnel lens.  I similar this setup.  I accept never used a rear view camera, so I tin can't say which I would prefer.  Based on my experience, I remember I adopt the encounter through option.

If I forget to open either of the privacy curtains on the see-through windows when leaving a campground, I stop as before long equally I tin can to open them. That is how much I depend on being able to encounter what is behind me." – Eldon Rhodes, 2008 Chevy 3500HD, 2011 Lance 1050

"Nosotros installed a rear view camera as shortly every bit we got the camper and we use it all the time.  We installed a color, wireless twenty-four hour period/night camera and a vii-inch color monitor in the cab of the truck.  It'southward worth its weight in aureate.  This is truly a don't leave home without it item." – Don Pryor, 2011 Ford F350, 2009 Arctic Play a joke on 1150

"My Tundra has a tailgate backup camera.  I remove the tailgate when using the camper so I bought an OEM Toyota photographic camera and mounted it adjacent to the rear license plate.  I can then just plug into the existing wiring harness and use the interior display.  When driving, I rely on the extended tow mirrors." – Paul Turner, 2014 Toyota Tundra, 2014 Adventurer 80GS

"I have a Garmin BC20 that goes through my Garmin RV 760 LMT.  Instead of powering through my fill-in circuit, I wired a separate on/off switch so information technology can be used at any fourth dimension.  I utilize it for not only bankroll up, simply also to monitor a trailer when towing.  Works well." – Darrell Watson, 2012 Ram 2500HD, 2007 Lance 815

"I utilize the Digital Wireless Quad Camera Organization with cigarette lighter adaptor." – Jeffrey Nihart, 2008 Chevy, home built camper

"Since I lost use of the rear view camera that came standard with my Silverado by removing the tailgate to install my Four Wheel Camper Hawk, I needed to come with some alternative.  Too, the camera display in the rear view mirror is not designed to be on for extended lengths of fourth dimension, nor did I want to get into messing with factory wiring while it was under warranty.  A dedicated hardwired organisation would be problematic as I remove the camper when information technology's non in utilise.

Most wireless systems were too expensive.  I found this W-One unit on Ebay, which transmits over WiFi to whatsoever Android device.  I use an Android tablet as my GPS, so this is be perfect.  The photographic camera is unobtrusively mounted past the door with a slight angle downward, and wiring is hidden in the kitchen cabinet.

I wanted to be able to switch it on and off from the truck cab, and then I have it wired into the vehicle's and camper's running lights from a new plug I installed.  The new plug as well gave me the option of adding a third brake light on the camper.  This plugs into the standard trailer plug on the Silverado.

The signal strength is okay, and so I plan to add together a little better directional antenna.  The picture show quality is very adept." – Bill and Francine Peters, 2013 Chevy Silverado, 2013 Four Wheel Camper Hawk

"I accept a backup camera that toggles on and off through my Garmin GPS.  It is energized off the lights.  To apply it, the lights have to be on.  Of class, that is no big bargain.  It's ideal for backing into a campsite, but not and so platonic for use on the road since the camera has an extremely wide-angle lens.  Because of that vehicles in dorsum of you can be pretty shut before you see them.  I still have the little window to expect through to see what is in dorsum of me." – Al Stebbins, 2006 GMC 2500 HD, Northern Lite 8′ 11" Queen Archetype

"I have three variants in this category.  Offset, I can run into through the 1055 rear window and, although it'southward offset slightly from center, I get to see if something is correct backside me. Office of my driving ritual is to glance frequently in my mirrors.  It helps a lot to meet something in the mirror.  My last camper was annoying as I'd habitually glance, but merely see the camper'southward interior.

2nd, I tow with a forty-viii inch Torklift hitch extension.  I have mounted a CubbyCam bumper mount photographic camera that uses the OEM wiring plugs in that location for the OEM tailgate camera.  Information technology came with longer wiring and so I could mount it out near the end of the hitch extension.  I utilise that for hooking up the trailer and watching for jackknifing when backing in tight spots.

Third, I tow a thirty-foot enclosed automobile hauler and use a Voyager vii inch Auto-Pairing Wireless Arrangement.  The camera on the back of the trailer is wired to a digital wireless transceiver mounted on the front of the trailer.  The seven inch monitor is windshield mounted in the cab and has a small antenna to connect to the trailer.  Information technology works slap-up.  The picture is crystal clear and I've only lost the connection a few times.  That was only for fifteen to 30 seconds when it happened.

I wired a trailer camera into my last motorhome/trailer combination with a disconnect cable at the hitch.  I had manner more trouble with that wired connection than I've had with this wireless i.  It was ten years ago when I wired that up and the only wireless systems I could discover at the time didn't work well.

The main signal I'd brand from this for TCM is that I would use this same digital wireless technology (perhaps in a different course factor) in a heartbeat if I needed a rear view camera on my camper, merely I really don't with my current fix-up and usage." – Fred Mottashed, 2012 Chevy 3500, 2008 Lance 1055

To a higher place: Wireless camera powered past marker lights, black Gorilla Tape on awning and markers decreases marker lite camera flare during night use.

"I have a 7 inch Chinese-made wireless photographic camera that we purchased from our truck camper dealer on his recommendation.  I take fabricated a number of modifications to the unit to make it perform the fashion I want, including resealing faulty waterproofing on the camera and disabling the abrasive auto-dimming feature.  It is an analog camera, pregnant information technology'southward subject to interference from some Bluetooth signals, traffic cameras, motion sensors, and some radio signals.

In a higher place Left: Driver'south middle view, rocker switch on headliner console powers monitor, Middle: Monitor holders fabbed from smart-phone visor clamps allow quick conversion to normal truck mirror, Right: Sensor for abrasive machine-dimming office defeated with black tape

Higher up: External monitor antenna improves reception

But, one plus with the system is that the monitor is multi-aqueduct, allowing it to be used with the very handy Swift Hitch camera, which I use to hook up a trailer when the camper is on lath.  It attaches magnetically (or with a suction cup) temporarily to the back of the camper and makes hooking up the otherwise-invisible trailer an absolute breeze.  A touch of the channel selector allows me to change camera views at will.

If I were to buy a new digital wireless backup camera today, my short list would include the Voyager Digital Wireless system (quite pricey), or the digital camera that pairs with the Garmin RV 760 LMT GPS unit.  Just since the digital systems can only pair with 1 camera at a time, I'd lose that actress functionality I enjoy with the SwiftHitch, and would have to apply its own smaller handheld monitor.  No biggie.

Above: Swift Hitch is a lifesaver when hooking up a trailer

There is a special purpose rear view photographic camera that is worth its weight in gold if you ever hook a trailer to your truck and camper.  The Swift Hitch quick-detachable rear view camera (or Marriage Saver as I like to call information technology) attaches to the back of your truck camper via it'due south magnetic base of operations, or on an included suction loving cup mount for non-steel surfaces.

If you've ever tried to hitch your trailer alone, yous've found it's quite striking and miss, ordinarily with more hits than misses.  And if you've tried to rely on hand signals from the missus, yous've discovered a new source of marital friction.

Above: An unused channel on the monitor really gives the big picture from the Swift Hitch

Enter the Swift Hitch.  This picayune gem lets yous feast your eyes precisely on the trailer hitch with its included handheld wireless monitor, and see well plenty to become the trailer hitch on the ball start time, every time.  Both camera and monitor contain rechargeable batteries, with a 12-volt charger included.  The erstwhile right tool for the right task principle strikes once more!" – John and Marylou Wells, 2011 Chevy Duramax 3500HD, 2012 Chalet Ascent S100F

Higher up: Tadi Brothers' wireless redundancy camera, photograph taken from Tadi Brothers' website

"I bought my organisation from TadiBrothers.com out of Los Angeles, California.  I had a lot of problems with the wireless function.  I could not receive a constant point in the pickup.  Afterwards two calls to Tadi Brothers' client service department, they sent me a new transmitter and receiver.

The second set they sent works a lot amend.  They were very helpful in trying to solve my problem.  The camera seems to exist of fairly proficient quality, but the monitor non so much.  All in all, the system works.  These new large campers have a very large bullheaded spot behind them, so the backup system is almost a must.  I also sometimes pull a motorcar or a boat behind, and this system helps me go along an heart on them." – David Donovan, 2007 Chevy 3500, 2012 Chalet TS116

"Nosotros've been exploring this issue.  We really similar the backup photographic camera in the Ford F350, merely since it is integral to the tailgate, nosotros can't use it with the truck camper.  We don't like the idea of having three displays in the cabin (Ford dash display for controls, GPS, and backup camera display) then we bought the RV Garmin GPS with a wireless photographic camera.  It has pretty skillful reviews but nosotros haven't been able to install or test it yet.

If nosotros are not happy with these results, so nosotros will attempt a custom modification that we have seen using a Ford camera associates and wiring harness.  We will mount that under the truck or on the camper.  We're getting really close to being existent truck camper owners and contributors!" – Bruce Tinkler, 2013, Ford F-350, Presently to be a new 2013 Lance 1181

Above: The Veise seven inch rear view camera

"I would not be comfortable driving a Chalet truck camper without a rear view photographic camera.  It's a big camper and drivers tend to tuck themselves right into the no view spot, even with large truck mirrors.  We merely installed a Veise vii inch rear view camera.  The picture is digital and vastly improved from the previous Tadi Brothers wireless system we tried.  Somewhen nosotros had to have the the Tadi Brothers hard wired every bit the wireless was and then poor.  The Veise is rock solid, full colour, and hands adjustable for what y'all see in the rear.  As the dashboard of the F450 is full, nosotros placed the monitor over the existing rear view mirror.  We too didn't want seven inches of a screen sticking up straight from the dashboard every bit it blocked the road view for me, since I'chiliad a lot shorter than Joe.

Parking lights or full headlights power the camera.  There is no danger of battery drain, unless you lot walk away and leave your lights on.  Anyone at the Gettysburg rally coming up in ii weeks is welcome to drop by our site and take a look." – Anne and Joe Brown, Ford F450, Chalet

"I removed the stock back up camera from the tailgate, fabricated a holder, and bolted information technology below the camper.  It has been on eighteen months and works corking." – Jim Massopust, 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2012 Four Wheel Camper Eagle

"I want to know where I can get a rear view camera with the monitor that will not toll me a second mortgage.  I have checked on the internet only to find that I could well-nigh buy a new truck camper for the price of the rear view photographic camera.  But kidding, still they are very costly." – Bob Vea, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2003 Chill Pull a fast one on

"I use and recommend a rear view camera.  I ordered the camera with the new camper.  I find the camera to be very useful both during maneuvering and highway operations.  I did not society the camper with a pass-through window or a rear view window in the door.  With a coiffure cab truck, these windows are of fiddling utilize.  I also have a Lance 1985 travel trailer and I added the wireless camera to that rig as well.  It actually comes in handy when backing and traveling.

I use the Voyager 5 inch wireless cameras in both rigs.  The picture and transmission has been flawless.  Don't forget well-nigh the audio.  It works peachy to mind for instructions while backing upwardly." – Scott Park, 2011 GMC 2500 HD, 2014 Lance 865

"We are new to truck camping ground.  In fact, nosotros just got it and have but slept in it while parked in our backyard for one night.  Later traveling five hours bringing the camper home without a camera, the very first modification we installed was a Voyager Digital Wireless Camera from Camping Earth.  In one case installed, we took the rig out for a examination ride and were overjoyed with the improved safety the photographic camera provided." – Mike and Paula Bostic, 1999 Ford F350, 2012 Chalet S95R

"I can still see through my Lance via the Fresnel lens in the rear window." – Wade and Becky Johnson, 2004 Ford F350, 2003 Lance 1161

"I employ the Jensen/Voyager color wireless fill-in camera.  It works nifty and I would never not take one.  We take used it for a year.  I will re-mountain the photographic camera on an extension and then I can view a more than directly down on the tongue/coupler expanse of the trailers.  

The factory mounted the wireless camera on the roof and not the back of the rear slide so the rear slide awning gets in the way for a articulate view." – Rick Christensen, 2002 GMC 3500, 2013 Eagle Cap 1165

"I can see directly through on this model of Lance.  My side mirrors do most of the work.  I exercise on occasion observe small-scale cars tailgating behind me.  And having the see-through option is great for backing in the tighter spots.  I am very comfortable with this set up up, so there is no need for the photographic camera and some other screen on my nuance." – Scott Young, 2014 Ford F250, 2014 Lance 855

"I use a Swift Hitch portable wireless camera, not just for the camper, just for backing the horse trailer into the barn.  With the Swift Hitch, I don't hit anything behind the rig.  I use information technology for hooking up trailers, seeing behind the truck camper, and even inspecting rain gutters without using a ladder (it came with a long handle for said purpose).  I find the portable type very useful." – Robert Lee, 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 2013 Travel Light 690FD

"I utilise a Summit model PKCORB wireless back upward camera.  I purchased it at Pep Boys for about $90.  It works well, but the screen is a lilliputian modest.  I wired both the camera and receiver with on/off switches.  I am happy with information technology and accept used information technology over four years with no problems." – Tom Emerick, 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500, 2012 Chill Fox 990

"Our camera is an selection that came with the Garmin 760, which is a GPS made for RVs.  The image shows up on the GPS screen.  It works okay.  The resolution is poor, but adept plenty.  I similar not having a second screen on the dash." – Charles LaGreca, 2014 Ford F350, Lance 1171

"We ordered the camper with the support photographic camera installed.  It is a Voyager WVOS511 wireless observation organisation, and cost almost a thousand dollars.  We are not pleased with the arrangement, equally the picture shown in the monitor is non overly articulate, and everything seems to be then far away.

The first trip nosotros made with it, I almost backed the left rear upper corner into an overhanging limb that was x to twelve inches in diameter.  It was non showing in the flick, and had I not stopped to go out and check things, we would have done extensive harm to the camper.  Wish I had my money back on the detail." – Dewey Lackey, 2003 Silverado, Lance 1172

"Yeah, I have 1, but information technology was a waste of coin.  Nuance cams now accept a 2nd rear camera and will bear witness its view on the dash camera screen. Higher resolution and longer focus ways you lot can run across the automobile overtaking you at loftier speed in the lane you are pulling into.  And then dorsum up only cameras are now obsolete." – Tom Rives, 2000 Dodge Dakota, Phoenix pop-up

Above: The Voyager AOC 78 back-up camera organization installed

"The first rule of Italian driving is, "What's behind doesn't count".  Where upon the commuter rips off his rear view mirror and throws it out of the machine equally he speeds away.  At least that's how I remember the movie.  In real life, yet, we apply a Voyager AOC 78 and have it mounted just below the roof line and downward towards my rear hitch and xx five feet past my camper.  I mounted the screen on my cup rack and it looks factory fit.  Information technology is easily viewable and not in the way.

Nosotros are currently running only i camera through this unit, simply information technology can handle up to three cameras with additional side mounts.  They can be wired into the turn signals and the viewing screen can be split up when activated to check traffic earlier changing lanes.  The camera arrangement is very helpful and I don't believe I would exist every bit comfortable driving my rig without it.  I also employ information technology for watching my bikes in the rear bike rack, bankroll upward into a camping ground infinite, parking lots, etc." – Randy Plowe, 2002 GMC 3500, 2005 Lance 1191

"The truck has a built-in photographic camera that's about 2 feet from where the tailgate wiring fits into the frame of the truck.  Nosotros installed a special six-style plug that nosotros can pull through the pigsty in the back of the truck, disconnecting the camera wire that goes to the tailgate.  That wire just hangs out about six inches.

And so, we installed an aftermarket rear view photographic camera on the camper, running the wire down the inside.  Nosotros fabricated a plug to mate with the six-style plug that was installed 2 feet from the truck to the wire that is hanging down about vi inches.

We likewise purchased a cheap camera with a xc-caste angle, and put a modest round magnet on it with a long string that stretches to the back of the truck.  To the camera we attached ii quick disconnect plugs.  We put the camera/magnet on the front of the bed, just below the sliding rear window.

So another half dozen-way plug was installed on the end of this wire.  It also plugs into the six inch long wire from the original truck photographic camera.

And so, to load the camper, we use the inexpensive 90-degree camera.  When the camper is about two anxiety from the front of the bed of the truck, we attain in through the sliding rear window, take hold of this camera, and disconnect it from the wiring.  The wiring falls to the bed of the truck.  Then nosotros become to the back of camper (still raised above the bed an inch or two) and pull the wiring.  Nosotros unplug this wiring and plug in the wiring from the camper.

I beloved the camera in the bed because I can see the camper and the sides of the truck when loading.  And I love the camera on the back of the camper considering it really helps to see behind me when I am connecting a trailer or just backing up.

Now what I would like is a way to switch the redundancy cameras on when I am driving.  I would love to have a way to see the trailer and/or road as I am traveling.  Whatever ideas?  I can effigy it how to do it on an aftermarket photographic camera, but not with the original equipment." – Alan Crawford, 2015 Chevy 3500, 2013 Arctic Fox 990

Above: The VR3 Model VRBCS300W (top), wireless redundancy camera organisation

"Nosotros have a pocket-sized rear view camera in our camper.  It is a VR3 model: VR BCS 300W.  Information technology is adequate for our needs and was easy to install.  It is wireless so there is no demand to run wires.  The screen is small at 2.five" and comes with different mounting options and a 12-volt male plug.

The camera mounts on the license plate.  I mounted it on the rear step bumper.  We have a laissez passer-through which I actually like and a rear door with a window and pall.  The photographic camera only works when backing up.  When traveling, nosotros tie the curtain back and use the rear view mirror.  I use the rear view camera when bankroll into or out of places to encounter how close things are backside me." – Jack and Joann Purdy, 1969 Ford F-250 Camper Special, 1970 Ringlet-A-Long Sportster ix.5

"We do use our rear view camera and find information technology very useful.  Nosotros use information technology to back-up, of course.  I similar to glace at it to run into what'south passing me.  Is it an eighteen wheeler, or a small meaty car?  I find it nice to know what size vehicle is abreast me, especially since the big wheelers button and then much current of air in front end of them.  Nosotros tow a small Honda car and I tin can watch the automobile as well with the rear view camera." – Mike Chiles, 2013 Lance 1050S

"I utilise My Rear View Rubber wired cameras all the fourth dimension!  I take one centre top rear-facing for traffic behind me, one looking forrard strapped to the ladder rack to see my overhead clearance, and one on the front end of the bed.  I attach it with strong magnets to hold it in place while loading the truck camper.  After loading I move the photographic camera to my SuperHitch to aid me hook up my gunkhole trailer." – Ken Colvin, 2011 Ram 3500, 2011 Real Lite 1810

"We use a rear view camera.  I establish a Ford camera on kijiji that someone had bought thinking he could claw it upward to his truck simply could not.  I purchased it for $160 a bully deal and made a wiring harness for it to plug into the existing plug where my tailgate camera plugs in.  I so mounted it on the camper where the mill one is installed using an former cell phone mount and PVC electrical junction box.  That way I can adjust the angle.  The camera only works in reverse as does the standard camera and the paradigm appears in the rear view mirror.  It works peachy for backing upward on campsites and in parking lots and for hooking upwardly the gunkhole that we tow." – Andrew Williams, 2009 Ford F350, 2006 Lance 861

Source: https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/question-of-the-week/back-up-camera-recommendations/

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