Rear Camera

Thanks Jim! I appreciate the complement. A picture is always worth a 1000 words. The trailer part of the installation was the easiest. The truck part was a little more of a challenge.

Edited by Hamops - 04 Apr 2012 at 4:48pm

Cheers
Helen & George VE3INB and Max (Bichon Frise)
2006 Silverado 2500HD D/A,
2006 Cruiser CF30SK

Mike,

I just went through weeks of researching a rear-view camera system for my new truck (GMC Sierra) and trailer (Slingshot) in conjunction with a navigation system. Initially, I was going to just do two cameras and monitor, but came across an in-dash radio/navigation/camera monitor so went with that.

If you are looking for just a camera and monitor, try videosystemsbyjim.com. He has one of the best systems and he sells to farmers, commercial truckers and RV owners. The systems are either wired or wireless (with an extended antenna if needed) and the monitor (5" or 7") powers off the 12v cigarette lighter (camera needs its own power) and can take up to four cameras (I think it's four), so you can hook one behind the truck for hooking up to trailer and one behind the trailer. Prices are pretty good too (I think the monitor and one camera is $195 but that price is a month or two old).

If you want to go further and do GPS as well (and from your picture I think that's a GMC isn't it??), try the Advent OGM1 unit (Advent.com). I bought my unit from Walt, the owner of ADCmobile.com. The head unit has radio, navigation and is camera ready and is without a doubt one of the best after-market units out there. The unit is about $1000 and you can also get a high resolution bezel camera (is in the tailgate handle like the OEM one but is better quality) for $175 and a second camera (cam330 I think) for the trailer for about the same price.

The head unit is specific to a GMC/Chev and fits like it was factory. The bezel camera is also GMC/Chev specific. The head unit is plug and play and comes with all wiring harnesses etc and takes about 1 to 2 hours to put in yourself and is very easy. Walt has videos and tutorials on his site that make it very easy. He also has a monitor and camera system if you don't want the head unit. Check the Electronic forum on GM-trucks.com for a lot of OGM1 happy customers and advice and tips. Strongly recommend this product (and ADCmobile) as a very happy customer.

I have just finished putting in the bezel camera and head unit (whole thing took about 4 hours) and my next job will be a second camera from the back of the trailer to the head unit so I can switch between the two cameras.

As stated, I did a heck of a lot of research so can answer some questions if you desire.

Marv

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	George, What a fine job with the installation...and your photo's are some of the best and easiest to follow I have seen on any forum. A really great job my friend. Thanks, Jim
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	Thanks Jim! I appreciate the complement. A picture is always worth a 1000 words. The trailer part of the installation was the easiest. The truck part was a little more of a challenge. Edited by Hamops - 04 Apr 2012 at 4:48pm
	Cheers Helen & George VE3INB and Max (Bichon Frise) 2006 Silverado 2500HD D/A, 2006 Cruiser CF30SK

mdunlop Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 06 Nov 2011 Location: appleton Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote mdunlop Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 6:07pm
	Thanks for the pictures. I think I found the camera I'm going with. http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Trailer-Disconnect-RVS-770613-213/dp/B004AQDJLM/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1333576924&sr=1-5 I think I will route mine similar to yours by going underneath. I'm planning to come up into my battery box and then up under my squad bunk area. This will allow me to come down with the cable directly above the pin box. The only place I will see the cable is in the rear of the trailer. Thanks for all the input
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Marpel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 15 Oct 2011 Status: Offline Points: 23	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marpel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Apr 2012 at 9:41pm
	Mike, I just went through weeks of researching a rear-view camera system for my new truck (GMC Sierra) and trailer (Slingshot) in conjunction with a navigation system. Initially, I was going to just do two cameras and monitor, but came across an in-dash radio/navigation/camera monitor so went with that. If you are looking for just a camera and monitor, try videosystemsbyjim.com. He has one of the best systems and he sells to farmers, commercial truckers and RV owners. The systems are either wired or wireless (with an extended antenna if needed) and the monitor (5" or 7") powers off the 12v cigarette lighter (camera needs its own power) and can take up to four cameras (I think it's four), so you can hook one behind the truck for hooking up to trailer and one behind the trailer. Prices are pretty good too (I think the monitor and one camera is $195 but that price is a month or two old). If you want to go further and do GPS as well (and from your picture I think that's a GMC isn't it??), try the Advent OGM1 unit (Advent.com). I bought my unit from Walt, the owner of ADCmobile.com. The head unit has radio, navigation and is camera ready and is without a doubt one of the best after-market units out there. The unit is about $1000 and you can also get a high resolution bezel camera (is in the tailgate handle like the OEM one but is better quality) for $175 and a second camera (cam330 I think) for the trailer for about the same price. The head unit is specific to a GMC/Chev and fits like it was factory. The bezel camera is also GMC/Chev specific. The head unit is plug and play and comes with all wiring harnesses etc and takes about 1 to 2 hours to put in yourself and is very easy. Walt has videos and tutorials on his site that make it very easy. He also has a monitor and camera system if you don't want the head unit. Check the Electronic forum on GM-trucks.com for a lot of OGM1 happy customers and advice and tips. Strongly recommend this product (and ADCmobile) as a very happy customer. I have just finished putting in the bezel camera and head unit (whole thing took about 4 hours) and my next job will be a second camera from the back of the trailer to the head unit so I can switch between the two cameras. As stated, I did a heck of a lot of research so can answer some questions if you desire. Marv