Backup camera

[2Amy4805]

On my trailer Grand Design has a blanked off spot for a Furrion FOS07TASF back up a camera. So I bought the one they recommended and installed it and to test it out I crossed the wire on my 7 in connector. I crossed it using the positive insert to the running line insert. Everything looked good. Camera worked good. Today was my first day that I was taking my trailer out and noticed my back up camera said no signal. When I got back and parked i crossed the seven pin connector and all was good. I put the plug back into the side on the bed and again no signal.

So my question is "Does anyone know why it works when crossed but not when it is connected to my truck"?

[alias100]

On my trailer Grand Design has a blanked off spot for a Furrion FOS07TASF back up a camera. So I bought the one they recommended and installed it and to test it out I crossed the wire on my 7 in connector. I crossed it using the positive insert to the running line insert. Everything looked good. Camera worked good. Today was my first day that I was taking my trailer out and noticed my back up camera said no signal. When I got back and parked i crossed the seven pin connector and all was good. I put the plug back into the side on the bed and again no signal.

So my question is "Does anyone know why it works when crossed but not when it is connected to my truck"?

I have to turn the headlights on the truck on so the camera on our 22RBE gets power since they way they ran the wires the camera only gets power if the trailer running lights are on.
Good luck.

[Jomani]

There is an issue with some of the newer trucks - they started using a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal to control the lights. That doesn’t provide enough power to the camera.

Take a look at this adaptor.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...on/FR87PR.html

[huntr70]

On my trailer Grand Design has a blanked off spot for a Furrion FOS07TASF back up a camera. So I bought the one they recommended and installed it and to test it out I crossed the wire on my 7 in connector. I crossed it using the positive insert to the running line insert. Everything looked good. Camera worked good. Today was my first day that I was taking my trailer out and noticed my back up camera said no signal. When I got back and parked i crossed the seven pin connector and all was good. I put the plug back into the side on the bed and again no signal.

So my question is "Does anyone know why it works when crossed but not when it is connected to my truck"?

Yes, you need the Furrion adapter on your truck.

[ajg617]

There is an issue with some of the newer trucks - they started using a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal to control the lights. That doesn’t provide enough power to the camera.

Take a look at this adaptor.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...on/FR87PR.html

Interesting. Wonder why and when the change? Doesn't seem to be impacting me so far. I do get occasional drop outs and freezes, but assumed that was just the quality (or not) of the Furrion camera.

[2Amy4805]

There is an issue with some of the newer trucks - they started using a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal to control the lights. That doesn’t provide enough power to the camera.

Take a look at this adaptor.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...on/FR87PR.html

Thank you all for your answers. However I did try the headlights and no go. I am going to order that adapter from E trailer. It is a bit pricey to me though. Thank you again.

[huntr70]

Interesting. Wonder why and when the change? Doesn't seem to be impacting me so far. I do get occasional drop outs and freezes, but assumed that was just the quality (or not) of the Furrion camera.

It is mostly GM vehicles. Something with the wattage output of LED's being too low to power the camera.

[Jomani]

I just finished testing the fix to my camera issue. It turned out to be a simple $10 fix if you are willing to make a small electrical modification.

Inside the front compartment of my Reflection 303RLS, I located the green wire (could be a different color on different models) that powers the tail and running lights on the trailer. I used that wire to trigger a $10 relay that sends the 12v auxiliary power from the 7pin connector to the running lights. Now I have a full 12v supply instead of a pulse width modulated signal.

Below is a link to the video that details the modification - this was just one part of my DC-DC charger install, but could easily be done on it’s own.

https://youtu.be/ThQP5A9a6y0

[CERRSC]

Just installed a Fookoo 7inch backup camera system. It is Furrion Compatible connection with a clear crisp color 7 inch screen. I had a Furrion system on my previous 5th wheel and always felt it was overpriced. A friend of mine had gone with this system and loves it. So I decided, for the price it was worth a shot.

The one issue with the install is the camera antenna, which in some of the posting images shows it offset to the right side, is actually right in the middle. Installing this on my GD310gk, which was pre-installed with a furrion compatible port, required me to remove the middle upper tail light to accommodate the antenna. I was able to cleanly seal the small holes left by the removal of the light with self leveling roofing seal tape which I already had and matched the color of the 5th wheel.

The install went very smoothly. I plugged in the display screen and hooked up the trailer with my truck so that I can power the lights and camera (As previously stated in other posts, you need to power on the trailer lights to get power to the camera). The display immediately powered up and found the camera. Next I just needed to adjust the camera angle to my preference. BTW, there is very little, if any, lag in the picture display from the camera.

The next test will be time. I am hoping this system is reliable for the long haul.

If interested here is the link on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Fookoo-Record...7-93deae8f9840

[Hoopy Frood]

Just installed a Fookoo 7inch backup camera system. It is Furrion Compatible connection with a clear crisp color 7 inch screen. I had a Furrion system on my previous 5th wheel and always felt it was overpriced. A friend of mine had gone with this system and loves it. So I decided, for the price it was worth a shot.

The one issue with the install is the camera antenna, which in some of the posting images shows it offset to the right side, is actually right in the middle. Installing this on my GD310gk, which was pre-installed with a furrion compatible port, required me to remove the middle upper tail light to accommodate the antenna. I was able to cleanly seal the small holes left by the removal of the light with self leveling roofing seal tape which I already had and matched the color of the 5th wheel.

The install went very smoothly. I plugged in the display screen and hooked up the trailer with my truck so that I can power the lights and camera (As previously stated in other posts, you need to power on the trailer lights to get power to the camera). The display immediately powered up and found the camera. Next I just needed to adjust the camera angle to my preference. BTW, there is very little, if any, lag in the picture display from the camera.

The next test will be time. I am hoping this system is reliable for the long haul.

If interested here is the link on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Fookoo-Record...7-93deae8f9840

How long is the trailer you have it mounted on? Our Momentum is 38+ feet, and I'm trying to find something that will reach to the cab of our long bed Ram pickup.