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BBPanel 06-05-2023 02:44 PM

Rear Camera for Panel/Sub
 
I'd like to install a rear facing/backup camera on my Panel. However, I have barn doors and do not want to mount it on one of the doors. I'd like to mount the camera just above the drip rail but I don't how that placement would work to be effective. The only other location would be just above the bumper but I suspect that would be too low. Anyone on the board done this on a Sub/Panel and how did it work out?

Hcb3200 06-05-2023 03:33 PM

Re: Rear Camera for Panel/Sub
 
I your model with license plate holder on the door.
They make license plate holders with cameras in them. just wire thru the door and out via the piller.

Hcb3200 06-05-2023 03:36 PM

Re: Rear Camera for Panel/Sub
 
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even have some low profile ones

BBPanel 06-05-2023 03:58 PM

Re: Rear Camera for Panel/Sub
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hcb3200 (Post 9209844)
....with license plate holder on the door. They make license plate holders with cameras in them......

I do not want either the license plate or the camera on the door.

mongocanfly 06-05-2023 04:38 PM

Re: Rear Camera for Panel/Sub
 
would you be against adding a 3rd brakelight with the camera built in ..
ive been considering one for my next project
ive been looking at some of the universal fit units

BBPanel 06-05-2023 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly (Post 9209866)
would you be against adding a 3rd brakelight with the camera built in .. ive been considering one for my next project...ive been looking at some of the universal fit units

I have installed a 3rd brake light (from Tahoe/Suburban) and it is mounted 4-5" from drip rail. I could consider a different light w/built in camera but it still poses the same question - is that position too high to be effective?

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mongocanfly 06-05-2023 07:55 PM

Re: Rear Camera for Panel/Sub
 
Some of the ones I've looked at mounted on Van's and such, you can see the rear bumper

mr48chev 06-06-2023 10:33 PM

Re: Rear Camera for Panel/Sub
 
There are so many options for "backup" cameras now that you should be able to find somethign that is exactly what you want.

Mounted on the license plate would be the most discrete even if it was low or off center.

There are about a thousand choices on Amazon to play yup/nope with https://www.amazon.com/s?k=backup+ca...s_ts-doa-p_4_7

Search out units for RVs too as they have some intended to mount high. That link is just for you to be able to see what is out there and no suggeston to buy from Amazon. It just put a lot of choices in one place.

All prices and all funcitons. I've got a cheepie license plate one for my 71 just for backing up to a trailer. My wife is worthless at playing more back and it is simpler to do it on my own.


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