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08-09-2018, 08:04 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bethalto, IL
Posts: 18
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Keystone Rear Camera Wiring
I purchased one of the Furrion rear view oberservation cameras, as my Laredo was pre wired and had the mounting bracket there. We installed it, very easy plug and play, and not til several weeks later noticed the camera on all the time, while connected to shore power and would not shut off until shore power disconnected and the battery disconnect turned off. I later found that if I pulled the fuse marked accessories, it would turn off. I took it in for some other issues under warranty and mentioned it to the dealer. They said it sounds as if it was wired wrong from factory and should have been wired to the marker lights or in other words the lights when hooked to the truck via the pig tail.
Anyone else experienced this?
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08-09-2018, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Newport News, VA
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My Cougar was not pre-wired for a rear view camera but I purchased and installed the Furrion wireless camera. I tapped into the marker lights for power which works great for me. My truck has daytime running lights and I always drive with my parking lights on which lights up all of the marker lights and powers the camera. Having the rear view camera on while driving is a great aid to see when I am clear of any vehicle I am passing and it is safe to get back in line.
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U.S. Army Aviator, Retired
2016 Cougar XLite 28SGS
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08-09-2018, 09:37 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Esko
Posts: 50
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Same here - our Furrion observation camera that my husband installed is on all the time. He just hasn't had time to really check it out - I've been watching this forum to see if anyone else has issues - not sure if it really hurts to have it on - other than draining the batter when the camper isn't plugged in??
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08-09-2018, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Rockett, TX
Posts: 481
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Furrion's installation manual indicates that Keystone pre-wired is connected to the power module, not the lights as all other manufacturers do. Only way to turn the camera off is with the battery disconnect or pull the fuse as previously mentioned. I don't think it hurts anything to have the camera on except maybe another very small drain on the batteries if not hooked to shore power.
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with Fur Babies Sasha & Sam
2018 Alpine 3401RS
2019 Ford F350 SRW
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08-09-2018, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
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Mine was wired the same way. I have a running light under the camera so I wired the camera to it. Now it is only on when the running lights are on.
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08-09-2018, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Richmond
Posts: 113
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My cougar came with the wiring in place to my rear lights, so when I hooked up my camera it worked like a charm. It was a good item to add on I really like it.
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2014 Keystone Cougar
M-315 High Country 5th Wheel
2014 RAM 2500 Laramie 392 Hemi
AirLifts
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08-09-2018, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 581
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Being on all the time may not be all that bad....
I normally have my headlights on the AUTO-on setting, and then when towing need to remember to turn headlights on. First time my camera went off when towing, took me 15 minutes trying to figure out why the camera wasn't working.
Love the camera by the way.
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2017 Cougar 333MKS
2015 RAM 3500 HD with 6.4L
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08-09-2018, 08:38 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Anchorage
Posts: 11
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Any recommendations on good wireless rear cameras? A few of you mentioned furrion. are they good? If so anybody recommend a specific model? There are so many models available with very mixed reviews. Any help appreciated
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08-10-2018, 04:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Depending on the length of TV and TT wireless can have issues. I read quite a few reviews on wireless cams for trailers over 20 feet and they were really mixed depending on make of camera and length of trailer. I bought a wired and have no problems at all.
Good Luck
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2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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08-10-2018, 04:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Three Way
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craftguy, my new Laredo was wired the same way. I couldn't stand it anymore so I re-wired it to the running light above it. I always have my headlights on when I'm towing so it's no big deal. My last Keystone camper was wired to the running lights when I bought it new but I don't know if the factory wired it or the dealer. I was also surprised that the factory had about 6ft of cable in the new Laredo rolled up and squished under the camera mounting.
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2019 Laredo 325RL
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08-11-2018, 01:32 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bethalto, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RoscoeV
craftguy, my new Laredo was wired the same way. I couldn't stand it anymore so I re-wired it to the running light above it. I always have my headlights on when I'm towing so it's no big deal. My last Keystone camper was wired to the running lights when I bought it new but I don't know if the factory wired it or the dealer. I was also surprised that the factory had about 6ft of cable in the new Laredo rolled up and squished under the camera mounting.
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Roscoe,
Thanks for replying. It's still in the shop for other warranty issues and having them look or redo it. It driven me nuts to, because there is virtually no way to turn it off, the way they wired it. I too drive with my lights on so that is the way I want it and should be. The "large amount" of cable was funny to see also. Took me a long time to feed it through.
Jeff
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08-11-2018, 01:36 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bethalto, IL
Posts: 18
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Slipper,
I really like the furrion camera that is in observation too, not just backup. I like having it on going down the road. It's been great, except for my Keystone wire issues. furrion fos48tapk-bl
Jeff
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08-21-2018, 06:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Lake Stevens
Posts: 764
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We just bought a Laredo 225MK and took the Observation camera off our large SOB 5th wheel, as it is not going to travel anymore.
Or the 5th wheel the power for the camera was via a sconce light next to the rear window. I installed another switch in the light fixture base for the camera. When I figure out something similar for the Laredo, I will be back and report.
Using running lights is OK as long as they are LED ones. If not they have to much voltage drop for the camera and range is deceased. I could drive 10 or 12 sites away and still have signal with the 5th wheel.
With the rear bath of the 225MK, I am thinking they got power from that lighting circuit.
If it comes from the 12V distribution panel, then I will install a switch on the "switch panel" that is on the wall above the distribution panel.
Chris
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08-21-2018, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Lake Stevens
Posts: 764
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Turns out the 2019 Laredo 225MK backup camera prep uses the clearance lights OEM from the factory. Chris
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2019 Laredo 225MK for travel. Bighorn 3575el summer home in Washington, Park Model with Arizona Room for winters.
2015 RAM 3500 SRW CC SB Aisin Laramie
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08-23-2018, 09:41 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 88
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Wiring for rear camera
My rig was prewired to the clearance lights, and works as expected. When hooked to TV and clearance lights are on, my camera is on. I bought the 4UCam and used the adapter bracket provided to mount to the Furrion pre-mount that came with my rig. 37' 5er and QuadCab Longbed, and I only occassionally get choppy wireless signal or loss at highway speeds for a second at a time. http://www.4ucam.com/Digital-Quad-Vi...ht-Vision.html
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2017 Cougar 327RLK 5th Wheel
2020 Ram 3500 CrewCab LB Diesel with Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch
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08-26-2018, 07:41 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: HAVERHILL
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Craftguy,
I have a brand new 2019 Keystone Avalanche 320rs and also bought the Furrion backup camera. When I connected to the plug and play wire in the back it didn't work at all. So I took it inside the truck cab and plugged it into the test wire which is attached to the monitor it worked fine. I am bringing the 5th wheel into the dealer this Tuesday so I should find the reason then, but your statement about the Fuse in accessories made me think, could it just need a fuse? i thought it would be on the same wiring as the Backup lights etc, am I wrong....
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08-26-2018, 07:56 AM
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Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,878
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rogermack50
Craftguy,
I have a brand new 2019 Keystone Avalanche 320rs and also bought the Furrion backup camera. When I connected to the plug and play wire in the back it didn't work at all. So I took it inside the truck cab and plugged it into the test wire which is attached to the monitor it worked fine. I am bringing the 5th wheel into the dealer this Tuesday so I should find the reason then, but your statement about the Fuse in accessories made me think, could it just need a fuse? i thought it would be on the same wiring as the Backup lights etc, am I wrong....
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Try turning your truck lights on so the running lights on your trailer come on.
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Kansas City, MO
2016 Impact 312
2017 Silverado 3500HD SRW
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08-26-2018, 07:57 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Taylors, SC
Posts: 8
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Rear View Camera
Have a Rear View safety camera that puts out a signal for a 100 feet which works great with my 38 foot fiver. I wired it differently than everyone else has done. I ran a 12 volt power source to the back of the trailer for the camera and installed a remote controlled switch on that power line. When I get in my truck, I hit the remote control FOB and the camera turns on. When I get to my destination and after parking, I hit the remote FOB and turn off the camera. I have Daytime Running Lights on my truck so I don't need to run with headlight and running lights (they can't be seen in the daytime anyway) on.
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08-26-2018, 08:20 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Sparks, NV
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My 2018 Cougar 22RBSWE is wired for a camera. Thinking about putting one in. I assume the camera is wireless interms of transmitting the video signal. What are you guys using as a viewer screen?
H
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08-26-2018, 08:33 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Kernersville
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Actually, I have the Furrion wireless camera and monitor, but I don't like the quality and size of the video.
What I would like to know is what frequency exactly the signal is being sent out on so that I could have a large monitor in the cab of my truck. Anyone know the exact specs?
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