Reversing Camera suggestions

Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Cowboy Dave on Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:47 am

You don't need 3G to get gps.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Froggy on Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:31 am

Cowboy Dave wrote:You don't need 3G to get gps.

Usually, the GPS is on the same chip as the radio (read mobile signal).
I should rephrase the OP - normally you don't get GPS without 3G
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby cryonicjason on Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:37 am

My fantasy reverse monitor/double din radio would be:

Powered by android 4.0+ (poweramp (play ANY audio format) AND sygic navigation= win)
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2+ Reverse camera input
usual audio outputs
OBD2 input :D

Chance of happening= 0% haha

Then again a head unit tht has no inbuilt screen, and relies on you docking your phone to it instead would be simpler. No mucking around with cables/bluetooth/wifi ever again. A man can dream....
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Crash486 on Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:06 pm

Maybe you should send that wish list to kogan. Seems the sort of person to get one built if there is a market.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby bayes on Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:00 pm

I have just fitted this unit. Full replacement arm, no clip over. Mounted the CCD camera just above the Tow Ball and gives a brilliant view for reversing and hooking up the trailer.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REVERSING-MI ... 51a4873332
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Crash486 on Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:52 pm

That's a great idea to replace the mirror. Looks like good unit. Let us know how it goes
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby cryonicjason on Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:54 pm

Thanks for the info bayes, looks a nice unit.

I might have a good look at the ones in repco on wednesday.

Oh yeah, i did get this as a present last month, but more suitable for farm machinery use:
http://www.cwimports.com.au/product-ran ... h-cam-kit/

Cameras would be a thief/vandal magnet though..
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby RHKTriton on Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:06 pm

Got the Repco unit a few days ago - on special for around $50

Pic looks OK on the bench.

If you open the monitor unit, there are a couple of buttons to allow reverse image
& brightness adjustment.

I'm thinking about mounting it over a part of the mirror.

Also possible switch to allow other cameras to be hooked in is another possible project.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby cryonicjason on Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:02 pm

Went to repco today and bought the auto media unit, model amv-4320mbt

Mirror is lighter than expected, which is good.

Its a clip on type, so easily removed when not required. Camera has 170° viewing angle.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Dunga71 on Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:25 pm

Fitted a camera today 170* angle ,water proof,infared which works great at night and sound,i ran it straight to my navman gps,i drew the power from the LH reverse light and ran the Av wires along the chassis and poked them through the large grommet under the passenger seat.
The thing i liked the most is when operating in normal gps mode as soon as you select reverse the camera comes on and displays on the gps,i thought i would have to select AV every time but she does it automatically,all up it cost $125.00 including a packet of cable ties and 2 F/F AV connectors :D :D
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby cryonicjason on Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:02 am

Ok just finished fitting the reverse camera.

Couple minor issues. Ive powered the camera via the driver side reverse lights and discovered when you tap the brake there is a voltage drop and causes the camera to lose power for a fraction of a second. Not a huge issue, but i'm more worried if this will cause damage to the camera long term.

Apart from that we did a test run backing into the float and was pleased with the result.

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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby peterdeg on Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:56 pm

I have a camera more or less in the same position as that. Only downside is that it mists up in the rain.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Crash486 on Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:40 am

Mine is also in that position and never had it fog up. I was very pleased how clear the picture was in pouring rain.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Michalskitriton on Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:18 pm

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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Glock40sw on Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:05 pm

I bought a $48 wireless from Fleabay.
It has the 4" screen and numberplate camera.
was playing with it this arvo. Gunna fit it sometime next week.
The screen only needs power and an AV cable from the wireless receiver.
The camera takes power from reverse light.

For $50 bucks, if it works OK, then it is worth it. If it doesn't, Then I'm only out of pocket $50.

I got a clic-on dash mount from holdmyphone.com.au that fits over the top of the left side drivers vent. the screen will velcro onto this.

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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby blackluv on Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:18 pm

To save some space; :)

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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Cowboy Dave on Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:26 pm

Not a bad idea. How is your line of sight from the driver's seat? I reckon my seat would be too far forward for that.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby NowForThe5th on Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:31 pm

Obviously haven't hit your head on the open sunglasses holder yet. :evil:
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby blackluv on Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:38 pm

Cowboy Dave wrote:Not a bad idea. How is your line of sight from the driver's seat? I reckon my seat would be too far forward for that.

Not much different than looking at the rear view mirror. Just a tilting your head few degrees back a bit more! :)

NowForThe5th wrote:Obviously haven't hit your head on the open sunglasses holder yet. :evil:

Feels like you will hit your head at first. But never had :) Even wheeling on the harshest terrains too :)
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby blackluv on Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:52 pm

And the rear camera is located at the driver side (not Aussie driver) of the tailgate handle. You can see the black spot on the photo.

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"Crimestopper" camera. (After few months and several carwashes, foggy now :( )
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby belvo on Sun Nov 10, 2013 2:26 pm

hey guys i just installed a reversing camera and am having some trouble the camera works when i put it in reverse and ive got power to the monitor but my radio and trip computer arnt working any more i ran the power for the monitor from the cigaret lighter. do i have to put a code in or restart the radio system somehow.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Cowboy Dave on Sun Nov 10, 2013 3:40 pm

I'd be checking plugs and fuses first if it was me.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby belvo on Sun Nov 10, 2013 3:50 pm

yer i checked the radio fuse swamped them over no change and just noticed the interior lights arnt working either. the cigarette lighter still works and the left rear reversing light and that's what i actually pulled the power from could it have to do with bad earthing. i don't have a multi tester so cant relay tell weather the radio and trip computer are still getting power
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Cowboy Dave on Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:44 pm

Yeah I've heard of this one before with the interior light. It will come back to me eventually but I'm sure it's a fuse, just not the one you're expecting. Are your blinkers still working? Anyway check all the fuses, it might be quicker than my memory is.
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Re: Reversing Camera suggestions

Postby Snooozy on Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:41 pm

turn the ignition off for a few minutes before you start pulling fuses

or you may get a fault light & need a dealer to re-set it :evil:

I found this out the hard way :oops:
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