Reversing camera conversion.

replied on 13/04/2021 20:19

Posted on 13/04/2021 20:19

Does anyone know if it is possible to rewire a reversing camera monitor so that it has a permanent feed and, in effect, becomes a rear view camera? The camera/monitor are connected by Bluetooth so I’m guessing that there is a continuous signal from the camera that the monitor only picks up when reverse gear is selected. 
My reason for asking is that when I have the bike rack fully loaded, I will lose all vision through my rear window. 
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. 

kenexton replied on 15/04/2021 14:30

Posted on 15/04/2021 14:30

TW the camera screen in our MH is "clipped" not the rear view mirror so it is a reasonable supplement to the rear view mirrors but by no means a substitute.The dashboard unit has a radio/sat nav set up in It.

At night the rear view camera suffers from flare off the brake lights which makes it a bit of a nuisance -I switch it off more often than not.Combined with my diminishing sense of depth of field when driving at night it can make the rapid approach of an HGV in the dark a bit of a squeaky bum moment.

Tinwheeler replied on 15/04/2021 14:41

Posted on 15/04/2021 14:41

I've heard of the flare problems from others, Ken, so it's not a total cure all for rear view vision.

We don’t know what system RH currently has or is thinking of getting so it’s a difficult one. 

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