reverse camera solution

[intence]

i came across this company and decided to give it a shot. https://typesauto.com/collections/b...irror-backup-camera-and-smart-button-bt530034

its completely wireless because the rear camera is built into the license plate frame and is solar powered.

the monitor could be powered directly via cigarette adapter, but i have it plugged into a solar powered USB power bank on top of the dash and routed the cable to go along windshield perimeter.

it doesn't trigger automatically when you go into reverse but its touch screen so 1 tap and it turns on near instantly.

worth a look if you cant live without reverse camera like me

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[fjpikul]

Good luck on a long drive in a hot place. We all have billet license frames or solid aluminum (or rare carbon fiber} because the heat is intense back there. Hope you found some good shielding for it

 

[intence]

Good luck on a long drive in a hot place. We all have billet license frames or solid aluminum (or rare carbon fiber} because the heat is intense back there. Hope you found some good shielding for it

Good point. I guess we'll see

 

[2112]

Dome lights?

 

[intence]

Dome lights?

still exists as this simply slips over the oem mirror.

 

[2112]

still exists as this simply slips over the oem mirror.

Cool. Could you have just hard-wired it as well?

 

[SYCO GT]

Here was a hard wired solution and install that we did a few years ago on my 2006 Ford GT.

Ford GT back up camera install and photos

Been wanting to install a rear view back up camera in the 2006 Ford GT for a while now. Found parts online and had my aerospace engineer and longtime friend Scott install. We looked at various mounting possibilities and decided to go for the passenger side, above the diffuser. He crafted a...

www.fordgtforum.com

 

[intence]

Cool. Could you have just hard-wired it as well?

yeah i could but didnt want to deal with the hassle. i was able to set this up within 5 minutes.

 

[2112]

In the link, it looks like the mirror mounts with a clumsy Velcro and belt/buckle system.

Your installation looks cleaner.

Do you have the front camera too? How big is the solar panel on your dash?

 

[intence]

In the link, it looks like the mirror mounts with a clumsy Velcro and belt/buckle system.

Your installation looks cleaner.

Do you have the front camera too? How big is the solar panel on your dash?

its uses rubber strap that hooks on the top and bottom of both sides. it is a little long for larger mirrors so can be clipped to not show excess.

the solar panel is 3x3.5x1 off amazon. so not intrusive to visibility.