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Old 11-12-2018, 07:06 AM   #1
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Backup Cameras - Ideas?

Looking to purchase a backup camera for our 17' Sprinter 5th. I is already set-up for one, so just looking to purchase the camera. Thoughts, ideas? Thanks in advance
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Old 11-12-2018, 07:10 AM   #2
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It’s probably prewired fir the furrion. They are good cameras and the display is nice. Look on amazon for the best price.
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Old 11-12-2018, 06:26 PM   #3
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I am also looking for a camera, I have read a lot of positive reviews for the Furrion.
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Old 11-12-2018, 07:14 PM   #4
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Love our Furrion, want leave home without it. Make sure you get the observation version.
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Old 11-12-2018, 09:04 PM   #5
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I have the Furrion camera as well; purchased on Amazon after getting the 5th wheel which was also prewired. We love it. Agree with Retired Copper, be sure to get the observation version. There's another thread with some details here if interested:

http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ad.php?t=35456
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Old 11-12-2018, 09:52 PM   #6
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We looked at cameras, but in the end we decided to go the walkie-talkie route. A pair of walkie-talkies cost us $25 at Walmart and since I will never be backing the trailer on my own, they're sufficient for the DW to tell me if I'm about to hit something or I've got the trailer in crooked.
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Old 11-13-2018, 08:57 AM   #7
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We love the Furrion observation camera on our Cougar. It make lane changes in heave traffic so much more comfortable.
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Old 11-13-2018, 09:14 AM   #8
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Absolutely love the Furrion Observation Camera, especially when it's already prewired on the trailer/plug & play.
Awesome rolling down the road pulling my 38' Outback and being able to see everything behind me (trailer) in traffic, as well as backing up. [emoji106]Click image for larger version

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Old 11-13-2018, 09:39 AM   #9
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I bought a 5er this year and it didn't have a camera or prewiring. I decided to give it a try and bought a no-name wireless setup for $56 on eBay. Wired the camera power to the rear light. Works great and it far exceeded my expectations.
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Old 11-14-2018, 02:29 PM   #10
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I found this little Gem.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had to splice the power to the factory set-up and it runs by WIFI to a tablet I have in the Cab of the truck. Works great. I let it run going down the road to see whats behind me and it helps backing in.
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Old 11-14-2018, 04:22 PM   #11
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a rearview camera system that also incorporates a TPMS?
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Old 11-14-2018, 05:07 PM   #12
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a rearview camera system that also incorporates a TPMS?
It's an optional item on the Ford SuperDuty. It is a "customer placed rear trailer camera and individual trailer wheel TPMS for up to 6 wheels. Cost is $725 on the 2019 models.
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Old 11-14-2018, 06:21 PM   #13
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backup camera

We have a Rand McNally overdryve 7 so I went with there camera, got two of them
because they are on sale for 30.00. Wired one as rearview on back of 5th and the other as a cargo camera. They are wireless and they have an app for your phone so you don't really need the gps. So far both work great.
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Old 11-18-2018, 08:48 AM   #14
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I found this little Gem.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had to splice the power to the factory set-up and it runs by WIFI to a tablet I have in the Cab of the truck. Works great. I let it run going down the road to see whats behind me and it helps backing in.
Where did u mount the camera? I have a big picture window in the trailer rear
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Old 11-18-2018, 09:43 AM   #15
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Does anyone know of a wireless camera with a suction cup mounting for inside the 5er in the back window?
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Old 11-18-2018, 09:45 AM   #16
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I got the Furrion Observation camera and I love it, would not pull another RV without one.
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Where did u mount the camera? I have a big picture window in the trailer rear
I've used industrial strength velcro to mount my camera to my trailer. It's been there for years and thousands of miles.
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Old 11-18-2018, 12:50 PM   #18
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It's an optional item on the Ford SuperDuty. It is a "customer placed rear trailer camera and individual trailer wheel TPMS for up to 6 wheels. Cost is $725 on the 2019 models.
When they come out with a truck/camera that will back a 43 foot 5er I'll buy the 1st one.
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Old 11-18-2018, 01:19 PM   #19
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When they come out with a truck/camera that will back a 43 foot 5er I'll buy the 1st one.
I'm with you. According to Ford, their "available Trailer Reverse Guidance System" will guide you in backing and provide "digitally expanded views" of where the trailer is going based on steering wheel movement"...

I'm not really sure what that is supposed to imply, but for me, I'd sooner trust the neighbor's 10 year old before I'd trust a "available with some optional packages" accessory..... Of course, I don't trust their "parallel parking program" or the lane keeping or adaptive cruise control either.... Come to think of it, I don't trust Google's self driving car any more than Ford's contributions....

I'll keep doing my "back up and pull forward till it's where I want it method..... YMMV
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Old 11-18-2018, 01:21 PM   #20
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I too have the Furrion Observation camera on the back of my 40' 5'er. It stays connected with no problems, my only slight complaint is there is a slight lag but it's great for observing traffic and backing. I have tried cheaper wireless cameras none of which would stay connected especially upon any movement.
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