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04-12-2022, 02:37 PM #1
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Backup Camera
Greetings Grand Design Family.(I waited a long time to say that)
We are getting closer to our first camping trip with our new trailer next month: This has been a long winter in New England especially for us as we bought our camper in October of last year and it has been sitting covered since. That being said I have been busy getting things the way WE want them. I want to wire the Backup camera to the running lights so it isn't a constant draw on the battery. Just wondering if I can use regular caulking around the running light or do I need something special like the stuff for the roof? Next question I installed a repeater in my front bay for the tpms, again there is a light on it drawing on it. I want to add a togo switch. any suggestions what type of switch and a creative way to mount it?
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04-12-2022, 04:07 PM #2
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04-12-2022, 04:23 PM #3
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Thanks I will give it a go.
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04-20-2022, 06:05 AM #4
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Welcome to the GD world...I also have a 376 and love it. On mine, which is a 2020, the hot wire at the camera mounting point is already connected to the running lights so in my case I did not need to do any fancy wiring. Does yours have a prepped spot?
As for the TPMS I added a switch onto the side of the plastic cover that goes over the 12V connections - so easy to turn it off when not in use.
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04-20-2022, 06:15 AM #5
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As the oldest rookie, not sure about the "prep spot" any ideas on where to look ?
Great idea with the TPMS.
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04-20-2022, 06:21 AM #6
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Sorry just checked your units specs and it is not listed as having the prep - the 2020 says "Back-Up Camera (Camera Prep Standard)"
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04-20-2022, 08:07 AM #7
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Thank you for checking.
That is probably why the camera is wired directly the way it is.
By the way where did you go to check those specs?
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04-22-2022, 05:32 AM #8
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04-30-2022, 03:36 PM #9
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05-06-2022, 04:49 PM #10
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I use Geocell's Proflex RV for anything that needs it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5SHAJE...30AJTVFZ23KBZE. As for the toggle switch... I use two of these simple surface mount SPST switches = one for my TPMS repeater and battery heater - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5SHAJE...30AJTVFZ23KBZE.
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