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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I'm just about to take delivery of the first 'van we've had that has a solid rear panel (no back window). I always use towing mirrors on both sides, but wondered about getting something like one of these to fit to the rear of the 'van, not to use as a reversing camera, but to leave on all the while when towing to see whats directly behind the 'van
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-4G-GPS-Wireles...3f1151b177
doesnt have to be this one, just thought wireless would be less hassle then having to run a feed through from the 'van.
anyone else use something like this?
Cheers
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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i'm not wooried about backing into something - if you are stupid enough to stand behind me, I'll get you whatever - its just I want to see what I'm hitting, or what might be following me 
Al TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV, BAS Electrickery - and obligatory D3 sticker
Old - TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
If you think you are too small to make a difference - you've never shared a bedroom with a mosquito
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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wireless are a bit crap especially at the sort of distance you will have. I know it says 100m but in practive it doesnt work like that. I had lots of interference and the picture kept getting scrambled with other wireless cameras i passed ie cctv i think it must have been
I now have a hard wired infrared camera connected to a mirror monitor  Duncan
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| Wed Feb 01 2012 7:17pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 5074
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Hi Dunc
did you use one of the spare connections in one of the 12S or 12N plugs for the video feed into the car?
Al TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV, BAS Electrickery - and obligatory D3 sticker
Old - TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
If you think you are too small to make a difference - you've never shared a bedroom with a mosquito
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| Wed Feb 01 2012 8:14pm |
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moorman
Member Since: 05 Jul 2009
Location: East Anglia
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I've fitted three cameras on my caravan - rear, o/side and n/side so I can see when I'm reversing even round corners. they are hard wired to a 13 pin at the front of the caravan and I have a 13 pin on the adjustable tow ball. They run into a power source which plugs into rear cargo cig lighter and accepts the three feeds and there is a button pad where I can or the chief can select the camera required. They display on a drop down monitor attached to the headlining just behind the interior light. I can see the tyres on the caravan while I am driving using the side view and they are brilliant when reversing as you can see the side that in a normal mirror application becomes blind. Also very useful when pulling out from a tight corner and the rear swings out because you can see before you hit. The rear camera is pointing downwards but has quite a wide viewing angle, I have it set so that I can just see the back of the van. Did think to put a twin lens camera on the back but decided to stick with this set up. I also have a camera on the back of the Disco for hitching up so chief doesn't have to guide me!!!!! this also feeds into the drop down monitor.
I have used wireless cameras in a static situation and they work OK but am not sure what they would be like in a moving environment. Hope this helps.
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| Thu Feb 02 2012 8:45pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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moorman wrote:I've fitted three cameras on my caravan - rear, o/side and n/side so I can see when I'm reversing even round corners. they are hard wired to a 13 pin at the front of the caravan and I have a 13 pin on the adjustable tow ball. They run into a power source which plugs into rear cargo cig lighter and accepts the three feeds and there is a button pad where I can or the chief can select the camera required. They display on a drop down monitor attached to the headlining just behind the interior light. I can see the tyres on the caravan while I am driving using the side view and they are brilliant when reversing as you can see the side that in a normal mirror application becomes blind. Also very useful when pulling out from a tight corner and the rear swings out because you can see before you hit. The rear camera is pointing downwards but has quite a wide viewing angle, I have it set so that I can just see the back of the van. Did think to put a twin lens camera on the back but decided to stick with this set up. I also have a camera on the back of the Disco for hitching up so chief doesn't have to guide me!!!!! this also feeds into the drop down monitor.
I have used wireless cameras in a static situation and they work OK but am not sure what they would be like in a moving environment. Hope this helps.
This sounds good, have you got any photos of the set up, could you supply details of the units, cameras etc you have used for the job MY12 D4 HSE
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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moorman wrote:I've fitted three cameras on my caravan - rear, o/side and n/side so I can see when I'm reversing even round corners. they are hard wired to a 13 pin at the front of the caravan and I have a 13 pin on the adjustable tow ball. They run into a power source which plugs into rear cargo cig lighter and accepts the three feeds and there is a button pad where I can or the chief can select the camera required. They display on a drop down monitor attached to the headlining just behind the interior light. I can see the tyres on the caravan while I am driving using the side view and they are brilliant when reversing as you can see the side that in a normal mirror application becomes blind. Also very useful when pulling out from a tight corner and the rear swings out because you can see before you hit. The rear camera is pointing downwards but has quite a wide viewing angle, I have it set so that I can just see the back of the van. Did think to put a twin lens camera on the back but decided to stick with this set up. I also have a camera on the back of the Disco for hitching up so chief doesn't have to guide me!!!!! this also feeds into the drop down monitor.
I have used wireless cameras in a static situation and they work OK but am not sure what they would be like in a moving environment. Hope this helps.
Could you post some pictures please and details about the equipment you have used. MY12 D4 HSE
MY11 D4 HSE
D3 S spec
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| Fri Feb 03 2012 1:28am |
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devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
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+2 ,also very interested Club Landmark(original batch
Club GNVP Sliders
Club Full Height Cargo Barrier
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Club MTRs on "Dark Chrome" HSE Wheels
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Club Cubby Fridge
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| Fri Feb 03 2012 5:36am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 5074
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seems like this thread was worth starting
As I'm changing over to the 13pin scocket, I was just thinking about using a 7N socket (as I now have a spare one  ) to use for the camera connection.
I've seen camera's for 12 quid, and 4.5" screens going for 20 quid, so shouldnt be an expensive thing to set up.
al TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV, BAS Electrickery - and obligatory D3 sticker
Old - TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
If you think you are too small to make a difference - you've never shared a bedroom with a mosquito
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| Fri Feb 03 2012 9:25am |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
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come on moorman post your kit list installers guide and some pics
sounds like just what im looking for.
im sure if we ask nicely wiggs could sus an interface to the satnav screen  smoooooth steering wheel upgrade , wiggs D4 bluetooth upgrade
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LED side and interior lamp upgrade, side steps , new battery alternator and compressor "slimey front end" with headlight mod D4 rear lights ,the big service !!
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| Fri Feb 03 2012 9:39am |
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D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: W. Midlands
Posts: 127
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Another vote for the kit list, wiring, and piccies. 
I'm sure there are other interested vanners. MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand
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| Fri Feb 03 2012 1:01pm |
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Richc
Member Since: 07 Sep 2009
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 86
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Yes please would be very interested
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kevinreeves
Member Since: 18 Dec 2011
Location: Windsor
Posts: 119
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Interested too............
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| Fri Feb 03 2012 1:52pm |
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Thelo3
Member Since: 23 Feb 2011
Location: Nothamptonshire
Posts: 79
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yes very interested...............
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