RE: Detailed Rear Camera Installation
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RE: Detailed Rear Camera Installation - 8/27/2007 6:48:11 PM
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GPSeek
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rdenis, Thanks for sharing your insight and the detailed installation instructions.
I'll do it when I have the time.
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RE: Detailed Rear Camera Installation - 9/1/2007 10:04:29 PM
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biscuit
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Thanks for the install tips rdenis, mine works like a champ. I used a camera that I got on eBay for $25. I decided to mount mine in my wing, here are some photos.
First I removed the wing, search for the removal tips if you haven't seen my previous post on that. Then I used a step-drill to make the hole and finished it off with a Dremel to make it a perfect fit.
The wiring was done according to rdenis's technique, although I was tempted to wire the 12V to the rear back-up light rather than to the Nav unit.
The camera I got is a "Wide Angle 120D Rear View Backup Night IR Car Camera SM ALL" for $24.99 from seller Kawacam, the dimensions are 41mmx29mm. Make sure you get the small one because they sell larger ones that won't fit inside the wing. It fits almost flush with the wing.
I thought about making the back of the wing black so that it would hide the camera better, but after seeing it I don't think I need to.
The camera works well and has a wide angle. The wing mount location gives a little higher view than if you mount it in the area above the license plate. I'm not sure which is better. On mine you can see the rear window wiper off to the side, and if you get any closer than the glass you'll probably hit. Here's the view.
Total cost was under $50 and it took me a couple of hours to install. Get 20 feet if you buy wiring. I used a 20' RCA extension jack and 20' of standard speaker wire for the 12V.
The good thing is that the camera works as soon as you put it into reverse, even if the Nav unit hasn't had time to turn on. My Nav unit takes about 15 seconds to start, so that had me a little worried because I didn't want to wait for it to start before I backed out.
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07 Outlander XLS 4WD Nav/Luxury/Sun/Sound
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