canyonier Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I'm thinking of getting a rear view camera installed on my 30' 5-wheel. Thought it might be helpful in avoiding trees or posts and such on the blind side when backing into a spot. Wife used to be my lookout but she no longer can do that. So, I need all the help I can get. If you have a backup camera, what do you think about it? Also, hard-wired or wireless? Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I have a back up camera on my 5th wheel. I would not be without it. It comes in very handy when backing by myself (although I still get out and look when it is a really tight spot). I have had both wired and wireless and I prefer the wired, but they are more difficult to install. My old wireless camera was RF based. I have not tried one of the wifi based wireless systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpydoc Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 We have two rear view cameras, one on the rear of the 5er and one on the rear of the truck. As Chad said I wouldn't want to be without them. We additionally have two side view cameras on the left and right side of the 5er. IMO the three cameras on the 5er, in addition to the two side mirrors on the truck, add significantly to the driver's ability to operate the rig safely. Can it be done without cameras, yes, but being able to see the camera feeds in the monitor in addition to my mirrors seems to me to add additional information for safe operation. The camera on the rear of the truck is to facilitate hooking up the rig. Again it can be done without cameras, as commercial drivers do everyday, but I'm not one of them and appreciate the value of the camera in hitching up. Also as Chad said, I found the hard wired camera systems to work better and be more reliable. We had them built into to our rig when ordered. Adding one after the fact to an existing unit can be done but does require figuring out how to run the wires. Best Wishes, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Would not be with out it, mine is hard wired. works great when backing up but also when changing lanes I can see when the back of the trailer is clear and I can safely change lanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Names of the product and websites would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpydoc Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Our monitor and cameras are Voyager brand. Many websites carry Voyager products, such as RVCams.com. Best Wishes, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Jack has a decent put together system with something bigger than a 7" screen. On my Volvo the best place, I think for me, would be over one of the dash switch panels. I'd like 5 cameras, top of cab looking aft, one aimed at the hitch, one on either side of the trailer and a 5th at the rear of the trailer. Doubt that all 5 would fit on one screen. May have to go to a separate one for one of the applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yes, my system has a 9" monitor and 6 cameras. Three on each vehicle. I use all components from Leviathan_holdings on Ebay. I've literally used dozens of his cameras and monitors for various projects. I find them to be superior FOR THE PRICE. There ARE better monitors and cameras available but I find his to be sufficient for my use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Initially I installed a 3 camera system (rear and side) on our 5er from http://www.rearviewsafety.com/ and later I added a license plate camera to the tool box to help with hooking up. Love them. They are very useful. And the tighter the spot the more useful. Later, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canyonier Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I am the originator of this topic. Thank you all for your replies. I now think I'll go ahead and have a camera installed on rear of the 5er. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 What did you decide on? Any particular reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I bought mine from Costco online . They had a complete kit for a fifthwheel and truck. Installed it myself and it wasnt very hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Drove big rigs for 20 years and did a lot of backing. Never had an accident and never saw a need for a camera. Just be sure what is in the space you want to occupy before you start backing into it. That 20 years included over 3,000,000 safe miles too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technobody Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Like WeBe I have driven Big Rigs and 45 ft busses and have never had a backing accident, without the use of cameras. The best advice is GOAL (Get Out And Look) Back up favouring the driver side of the trailer so you can just look over your should to see the back of the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I installed a hard wire camera to monitor a swivel trailer behind our fifth wheel which carries a motorcycle. I am surprised how much I use it to monitor traffic behind me and would not be without one now, with or without the swivel trailer. For backing up, I still rely on the wife. New Technology is a good thing that can make your travels/life easier and safer, embrace it. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Anywhere you can get "eyes on" is going to be a plus. Backing into a loading dock is a bit different than a CG where you may have 'mobile' obstacles.. aka, people/animals cutting through your campsite while backing. I also prefer hard wired... and as inexpensive as camera's are these days.. why not have that extra safety measure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'm a little late to this topic, but if anyone is still in the market, I just invested in this one from Camera Source: https://camera-source.com/automotive-cams/camper-5th-wheel-cams/07-09-toyota-tundra-camper-camera-kit-plug-and-play.html  It uses your existing tailgate connectors so its super simple to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'm a little late to this topic, but if anyone is still in the market, I just invested in this one from Camera Source: https://camera-source.com/automotive-cams/camper-5th-wheel-cams/07-09-toyota-tundra-camper-camera-kit-plug-and-play.html  It uses your existing tailgate connectors so its super simple to install.  Super simple assumes you had a tailgate (that had a camera in it) that you removed. Many older pickups did not have cameras in the tail gates and the HDT's / MDT's typically do not have tailgates or cameras available from the factory.  However it may still be fairly simple to install but will require some additional work to run wire feed and install a monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Very timely topic for me. Thanks OP for asking. Thanks to all for the replies. This helps in my search, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I installed a system from advice on this forum 4 years ago and it has worked very well for me. In a phone call to Jim, he said these cameras were used in ND on the county salt trucks with good results. The other advantage is I was able to stop at a local John Deere dealer ship to get replacement cable I once needed. http://videosystemsbyjim.com/ Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I put a camera on the rear of mine. I use it for safety purposes more than anything. No, they are not needed, but another view is a good thing. Like others, I have driven big trucks without cameras, but I really like the one on my trailer. I have mine wired to be on when I have the trailer on. I was going to post a link for what I have, but I keep getting an error message from rvcams.com. Something about an internal server error....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Yokum Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Names of the product and websites would be nice. Â Sure would !! Â . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Again, rvcams.com will give you lots to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_Fan44 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Names of the product and websites would be nice. I would suggest Rear View Safety. This system has a quick connect kit, while the page specifically for 5th wheels has a lot of options! Â Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvnetor Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 I just ordered this wireless rear view system with 7-inch screen for RV and truck. http://ebay.to/2ctPNYh Friend of mine who drives a truck 18-wheeler, sent me the link. Should be easy to install, and just under $80, seems a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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