Wireless backup camera

[lproulx]

I came across a handy setup that I thought might interest others who are trailer backup challenged like me.

Useful as car backup cameras are, you want to know where the BOAT is going, not the car.

I bought a wireless backup camera kit consisting of a small camera with wireless transmitter and a 3 x 5 screen unit. I mounted the camera to the center of the stern rail of my 21EC using one of those stainless clamps used for making Bimini frames, etc. It has a power cord that I attached clips to and hook to the nearby air conditioner batteries. You can just use any convenient source of 12 volts.

The screen unit plugs into a cigarette lighter outlet. I adapted my phone holder to hold it, but they provide an adhesive ball mount.

The screen has the two typical yellow lines that depict the path the vehicle is headed down. You can adjust the width of the lines. It seems to have plenty of range, working even when my car was parked about 20 ft ahead of the boat and trailer.

About $110. Auto-Vox.com

Larry

 

[Texas Tuggernaut]

I also installed an RV camera and screen this week in our 2013 R27. However I mounted the screen at the helm station and the camera facing aft from the mast. It’s now my “rear view mirror” while cruising. When we trailer I can move the screen into the truck cab and use it with the windshield mount and cigarette lighter plug.


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[Gypsy]

When you put the RV screen in your truck while traveling, is it.wireless? I’m looking for a rear view camera that is wireless that can b used while towing to see what is behind you.

 

[Texas Tuggernaut]

The data connection between the camera and screen is wireless. Each piece needs 12 volts for power but that’s it. I got it on Amazon for $150.


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[bob daily]

I have a rear facing camera installed on my boat for watching the fishing poles and what's going on in the cockpit, it also doubles as a rear view mirror for who is coming up your stern. It's not worth a darn in the fog as it's like being in a snow storm. Pictures of the installation are in my photo album, easy install,good quality picture and does not take away from the look of the boat (can not tell it's a camera just a black dot on the rear of the cabin) total cost was about $20 on Amazon.
I do have the wireless one installed in our living quarters horse trailer and truck to watch the animals during transit. Bob