Rear view cameras

5th Wheeler replied on 06/08/2017 18:32

Posted on 06/08/2017 18:32

Has anybody got any advice on buying a rear view camera? Are they useful or not. I feel that it would help keep an eye on tailgaters!

Rayrowe35 replied on 06/08/2017 18:50

Posted on 06/08/2017 18:50

I have found one very helpful, especially when passing lorries on the motorway. Some monitors designed to be located on an interior mirror are highly reflective, which may cause problems. These are sold as reversing cameras. I found interference in a radio signal and hard wired it. Maplins have two pin sockets with a screw locking to keep it all together on the road. I see no reason why the spare terminal on the 13 pin plug should not be used to connect. If you go ahead do let us know how you get on.

ChemicalJasper replied on 07/08/2017 19:27

Posted on 07/08/2017 19:27

I use my GoPro all the time in the rear window, great for making sure you are past truck before pulling in, if they don't flash you.

EmilysDad replied on 07/08/2017 20:45

Posted on 07/08/2017 19:27 by ChemicalJasper

I use my GoPro all the time in the rear window, great for making sure you are past truck before pulling in, if they don't flash you.

Posted on 07/08/2017 20:45

I didn't know you could use a GoPro like that. Is that WiFi or Bluetooth to your phone?

ChemicalJasper replied on 07/08/2017 22:36

Posted on 07/08/2017 22:36

Yes,  wifi. 

It's far from perfect to be honest,  as the image is reversed,  but as I already had one and it is more than adequate to check your past trucks or monitor tail gaters or watch the hedge as you back into the pitch and as you can start the recording from the phone,  if someone is being an idiot behind,  you can record them for evidence! 

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