GrandDesign Reflection Pre-Wired Camera

[brocja01]

Hey guys, I'm posting over here for my old man as he's not very good with computers. My parents just picked up a 2015 Reflection 303rls and with the camper they picked up a Furrion FRC12TA-BL back-up camera. The camper was pre-wired for the camera and he has installed it. What we are wondering is can we get the camera to run all the time, instead of only when the truck is in reverse? I'm pretty good with electronics (IT developer by trade) and I have had a chance to look through the settings yet, but if I had to guess, the way it is wired will affect how it works.

He wants it to run the way my back-up camera on my Class A runs, all the time. That way when he's merging onto the interstate, or when he's passing an on-ramp he can keep an eye on the back of the 5-er.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. We are camping with them next weekend, hoping to be able to help him get it up and running correctly that weekend.

 

[Jimfc3]

Most likely the camera is hooked up to the reverse circuit on the Rv tail lights. So it's only powered when in reverse. You would have to hook up to a full time switched positive or to the running lights (but then it will only be on with lights on).

 

[Aazahn]

Strange, Mine works all the time. I have the same camera set up with our 2015 323bhs. I just plugged it in and it worked

 

[brocja01]

I'm not 100% sure it isn't working that way. I'm going to see them next weekend for Mother Day, and we'll try and get it working then. Just wanted to ping you guys to see if there was something I could look at right away.

 

[Paul & Deb]

They do make two different models. One is backup only, FRC12TA-BL Backup System, and the other is a FOS48TA-BL High Speed Observation and Backup System, that runs all the time.

 

[hydro_man]

Just connect the wire that is connected to the back up lights to a power wire and the camera will be on all the time. Did this on the motor home we use to have so we could watch the tow car.

 

[Phydeauxman]

Sure wish I had this on my 2014 323BHS...I have already taken out the ladder.

 

[gestern1]

Just installed a camera (not a Furrion) on my 27RL and the wiring is 12Vdc "hot" all the time even with the battery switch off. I am hoping to be able to trace it down to it's starting point so I can install a switch.
Mike

 

[Dave and Monica]

Just installed a camera (not a Furrion) on my 27RL and the wiring is 12Vdc "hot" all the time even with the battery switch off. I am hoping to be able to trace it down to it's starting point so I can install a switch.
Mike

In reference to 'hot' all the time, is that with the tow vehicle 7 way plugged in...I'm thinking power from the 12V charging line. Otherwise it should be easy to determine as there's only a few wires either directly off the positive terminal of the battery or the left hand auto-resetting circuit breaker under the plastic cover above the battery. On mine, the battery switch is wired between the left hand and right hand auto-resetting circuit breakers.

Dave

 

[Papa Smurf]

I must have the FOS48TA-BL version, as mine is on 24/7. When the cover was removed, from the pre-installed mount on the camper, there was a single wire there that was a mate for the wire on the camera, like an RCA cable and plug on your TV. Plugged the camera in and put the four little screws in, from the original cover.

I have been wondering about trying to find a way to power off the electric source for fear of burning out the camera before it's time. Love the camera, for both driving and parking. Was able to park the beast first time with no further parking adjustments needed. While driving, you can see the people in a hurry, coming up behind you and anticipate they are about to snatch around you for a pass. Lane changes were a breeze with the camera.

 

[gestern1]

Dave, 12vdc hot all the time without tow vehicle. I will be chasing the circuit when I get a chance so I can put a switch on the camera.
Just got finished installing "oops" jacks {scissor jacks that I can take the load off the landing jacks for repositioning the length of the drop without reconnecting to the truck} so some battery and electrical changes is next. Looking at the wiring/plumbing mess in the garage makes me want to start there to make it presentable and user friendly.
Mike

 

[beepero20]

Dave, 12vdc hot all the time without tow vehicle. I will be chasing the circuit when I get a chance so I can put a switch on the camera.
Just got finished installing "oops" jacks {scissor jacks that I can take the load off the landing jacks for repositioning the length of the drop without reconnecting to the truck} so some battery and electrical changes is next. Looking at the wiring/plumbing mess in the garage makes me want to start there to make it presentable and user friendly.
Mike

Please share what wires are what please?

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[LCBoyer]

On my 379 white was negative, white with blue trace was positive

 

[beepero20]

On my 379 white was negative, white with blue trace was positive

What did you hook it to?

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[LCBoyer]

The red and black wire on camera

 

[Waywardtexans]

What they didn't tell us at the dealer was that this camera is for trailers up to 30 feet long. Over 30 feet they recommend the observation camera. Had it put on my 36' Reflections 308 and got real weak reception. Bought a 35' antenna extension cable and new antenna with tape on the base from rvcams.com and ran it all the way to the front of the trailer front cap on the roof. Works great now as observation camera going down the road. Mine was wired to the main battery, not the back up lights. I have to turn the main battery cut-off switch to On for it to work. With the switch to Off when connected to shore power the camera is not on.

 

[beepero20]

Just connect the wire that is connected to the back up lights to a power wire and the camera will be on all the time. Did this on the motor home we use to have so we could watch the tow car.

If it just the back up version it will burn it up if you try and leave it on full time...been there done that.

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[beepero20]

Dave, 12vdc hot all the time without tow vehicle. I will be chasing the circuit when I get a chance so I can put a switch on the camera.
Just got finished installing "oops" jacks {scissor jacks that I can take the load off the landing jacks for repositioning the length of the drop without reconnecting to the truck} so some battery and electrical changes is next. Looking at the wiring/plumbing mess in the garage makes me want to start there to make it presentable and user friendly.
Mike

Any luck on camera issue

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[beepero20]

Found out on my particular 337rls that the camera is wired to rear overhead lighting. No5 on the fuse panel and there are several other places that it could be hooked to like battery, air conditioning depending on who was working that day.

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[beepero20]

Hello for anyone interested . I ordered an 13.00 endoscope for my phone and found the elusive camera wire

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