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02-03-2015, 12:23 PM #1DMandSCGuest
Backup Camera installation question
I really need to get a good backup camera for our 2015 ST379FL Solitude. I've seen a few posts about possible pre-wired connection ability. Is this in fact the case? If so how does it work? I'd prefer a wired camera, due to the distance required from the back of the trailer to the cab of the truck, over 50', and the limitations of wireless cameras for distance. The only concern I have with wired, is trying to figure out how to run the wiring to make it inconspicuous and protected from the elements.
I'm assuming I can tap into the wiring from the marker lights on the back of the trailer for power, but would have no idea how to run wiring for a wired system all the way from back there to the truck.
Any thoughts, suggestions, solutions???
David
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02-03-2015, 12:48 PM #2
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I just installed a MasterLock back up camera on my 385th and its wireless so just tap into a marker light and two sided tape to hold the camera up and its done just make sure you reseal up the marker light when you tap into the wiring
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02-03-2015, 02:35 PM #3
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Hi David (@DMandSC),
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02-28-2015, 12:19 PM #4DMandSCGuest
Janice,
I've updated my profile with my VIN
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02-06-2015, 07:01 PM #5
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While I haven't done this on the Solitude yet I had used a backup camera from 4ucam on our previous 5'vr. It was wireless in the sense that the camera was not tied to the sensor but I installed a rear view camera at the rear of my old 2500 and then bought their extension for the fifth wheel with the extended cable. I installed the camera on the top of the RV and routed the wire to the front and connected it to the battery for the RV. This made the signal strong enough to be picked up by the monitor. If you go to their website 4ucam.com they have some videos that show the setup. I think they build these systems themselves. They have always been quick to respond to questions and provide recommendations.
Don and Jean - Dacula, GA
2015 Solitude 369RL
2015 GMC 3500HD Denali SRW Long Bed
2013 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager - Let the Good Times Roll!
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02-07-2015, 01:31 PM #6
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I am having a backup camera installed this week on my 369RL. I am having a wireless system put on because it is not prewired. They are suppose to work well and will reach up to 65 feet. It has WiSight Technology. I got the one made by Voyager. I will be anxious to see how well it works.
Debby - Stafford, Virginia
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02-07-2015, 03:07 PM #7
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I installed a Tadi brothers on mine. Not too much trouble
2018 Freedom Elite 24FE, 2 Yorkies, and my wife MARILYN, HAM call K0LCB. Traveling around this great country, making friends and seeing lot of beautiful and interesting places
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02-28-2015, 12:07 PM #8DMandSCGuest
LC, I'm likely going to get a Tadi brothers system. I have a question about the dangling AV jack that appears to connect to the camera. Does this just hang from the wireless camera or what? The wireless camera I'm looking at seems to have this appendage. One end to the power source, marker lites, which makes sense, but the it has av jacks between the camera and power source, does this get stuffed into the opening for the wiring? Seems a little odd and open to elements.
Which model did you install, did it look like that?
David
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04-18-2015, 02:16 PM #9DMandSCGuest
LC,
Attempting to install the Tadi brothers wireless cam on mine, seems to be an awful lot of wires for a wireless camera... Pulled the marker light off and the wires are both black. I'm no electrician, so how am I supposed to tell which is positive and which is negative? Was yours like this as well? Does it matter which wire the red goes to vs the black wire from the camera?
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02-07-2015, 03:37 PM #10
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Just out of curiosity, why is no one installing the Furrion camera that Grand Design works with? Our trailer came pre-wired for their unit with the housing already mounted and everything. Is it no good? Does no one know about the Furrion unit?
I don't see myself getting a rear view camera but I was curious.Paul "Poppy" and Deb Cervone
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2021 Imagine XLS 17MKE - SOLD ; 2015 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS - SOLD
2016 GMC Denali 3500HD SRW Duramax/Allison CC 4x4; Tire Minder TPMS
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