Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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Here's a cheap and easy backup camera option for E-Bodies. My Challenger has the stupid SE rear window, that along with a small floppy passenger side mirror makes for a terrible blind spot. I got this on Amazon for only $35, and it works great. I wired it to be constantly on. Added a Velco strip so it can be easily removed, and ran the hard wire through the interior to plate. I can now see cars beside me, may need to tweak the aim for more bias towards passenger side. Pros: - It's cheap, only $35 - Hard wired, looked at WiFi options, but all reviews complained about phone issues - Helps with blind spot, along with the usual backing up - Easily disconnected for removal - Nice 4.3" size screen, fits perfect in ashtray - Did I meation it's cheap.......... Cons: - Have to leave ashtray open, although it comes with suction cup for windshield - 140 deg view angle, 180 deg might be better for blind spot issue - Had to mount camera on front side of plate because of the factory license plate light interference - Drillled holes in ashtray mount and trunk for wiring. My car is far from original, so this didn't bother me
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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Those cheap back up cameras are good for about 4 years if the vehicle sits out in the weather. The camera lens starts getting foggy and the image gets blurry. Still pretty cheap back up views. Might want to pick up a second one to have on hand as a replacement when needed. You get pretty used to them, and I only use mine for backing up.
I mounted the view screen up by my sun visors (with a home made screw on bracket) and ran the wires along the windshield pillar. The suction cup thing is worthless. I don't even have an E body, they work on lost of stuff. I have a more expensive one (Furrion) on my camper and the lens got all blurry, I had nothing to loose so I wet sanded my camera lens with (I think it was ) 600 grit and now it’s clear again. Just a fine polish was all it needed to remove UV or whatever was making it cloudy. Sounds scary but it worked…..found that info online somewhere.
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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I use the back up cameras so I can see what is behind the center of the vehicle which is often a blind location.
We have all driven vehicles where the rear view mirrors, and even including the outside rear view mirrors, leave a very large area of 3'-4' behind and often from side to side that we simply can not see if there is anything back there or not. The back up cameras provide another view we may not be able to see any other way, a forth view that wouldn't otherwise be available. Even with that extra view, it would not be responsible to not still use caution.
For instance, the widest point on my 48 Plymouth coupe is the rear edge of the front doors, and the rear window is pretty high on the vehicle and its pretty narrow. The view through the the inside rear view and both outside rear view mirrors pretty much leave you guessing if there is anything behind you, or how far back it might be. That rear view is about the same as most E bodies, and several 70s models of B or C body cars as well, and even most step side pickups. The license plate back up camera view lets you at least see what is directly behind you. They are great for parking.
To me that is a pretty worth while $40 or even maybe a $100 investment.
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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FWIW: The 2019 Escape I bought to replace my dear departed Pathfinder has a BU camera. I don't rely on it, though it's handy for right behind the car. Still gotta use the mirrors and look over my shoulders for the folks that like to dive-bomb past a backing vehicle. Plus the ones who can't look up from their phones as they walk past a moving vehicle. Agree with this completely ... I want to add a backup camera to my 98 Dodge Ram , the 2018 F150 I had it made backing up to the trailer a breeze.
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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Here's a cheap and easy backup camera option for E-Bodies. My Challenger has the stupid SE rear window, that along with a small floppy passenger side mirror makes for a terrible blind spot.
I got this on Amazon for only $35, and it works great. I wired it to be constantly on. Added a Velco strip so it can be easily removed, and ran the hard wire through the interior to plate.
I can now see cars beside me, may need to tweak the aim for more bias towards passenger side.
Pros: - It's cheap, only $35 - Hard wired, looked at WiFi options, but all reviews complained about phone issues - Helps with blind spot, along with the usual backing up - Easily disconnected for removal - Nice 4.3" size screen, fits perfect in ashtray - Did I meation it's cheap..........
Cons: - Have to leave ashtray open, although it comes with suction cup for windshield - 140 deg view angle, 180 deg might be better for blind spot issue - Had to mount camera on front side of plate because of the factory license plate light interference - Drillled holes in ashtray mount and trunk for wiring. My car is far from original, so this didn't bother me
Do you have a link to the one you got , I can't see the images here at work.
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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I got this, because it was cheap with good reviews. Plenty of options, even screens up to 7" Yakry Backup Camera Plug and Play: Color Image Clear Night Vision Hitch Rear View Camera DIY Parking Lines HD 1080P 4.3'' Monitor Reverse Camera Waterproof LED On/Off for Car Truck SUV Tractor Y11 https://a.co/d/eG4wgpW
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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I got this, because it was cheap with good reviews. Plenty of options, even screens up to 7" Yakry Backup Camera Plug and Play: Color Image Clear Night Vision Hitch Rear View Camera DIY Parking Lines HD 1080P 4.3'' Monitor Reverse Camera Waterproof LED On/Off for Car Truck SUV Tractor Y11 https://a.co/d/eG4wgpW Thanks
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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Very cool, and practical. I need to look into more stuff like this. Thank you for the info.
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Re: Cheap backup camera option for E-Bodies
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Plenty of options, sounds like this would cover you. Too big to fit in my ashtray though. Hard to find a higher end solution with a small display. Gegaibe Wireless Car Stereo with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Portable Touch Screen Car Radio Multimedia Player with Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Navigation, Mirror Link for All Vehicles https://a.co/d/cAjsZO3Shows as only $79 for Prime members
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