HERO Maker Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 OK, so I'm finally getting around to installing my back-up camera that was shown by Jack at the HDT Rally in Hutch back in 2013. Yeah, I'm a little slow, other stuff happening. What I am really wanting to do is run my monitor cable back to the luggage compartment so that as I add cameras to the system (quad system) all I need is to run the camera cable to there in order to plug in. A lot easier than running all camera cables under the flooring of the cab, up into the dash, and then I won't have to take the dash apart anymore. (It's pretty easy though) My problem is that the monitor cable does not reach far enough to meet up with the 4 camera plugs in the compartment. I have already communicated with Steve at Leviathan and his supplier does not manufacture longer monitor cables or 12 pin extensions. So what are your ideas on this? I could use the help. Thanks, Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Build your own. Post a pic of the end of the monitor cable, someone will find a vendor, find some wire, start soldering. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I believe Monoprice used to fabricate custom cables. I forget what giant bought them a few years ago so, I'm not sure if custom fabrication is still available from them. The "standard" cables and other products they sell have always been of good quality. I've ordered from Monoprice several times and would not hesitate to order again. https://www.monoprice.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I typically run an 8-9 wire security cable from the drivers storage to the dash area. In the dash area I wire the 8-9 video feeds to a selector and then into the monitor. The monitor typically will only handle four inputs (or less), thus the additional selector. I custom wire that portion. Then, in the drivers storage I bring all the camera feeds - including the three from the trailer and just send video forward on the security cable. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'd just get a shorter truck... Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'd just get a shorter truck... I think you mean shorter cab! Went to Fry's today, and the real only option I have is to build my own since he said these are proprietary to the camera. He then directed me to the 9 pin cable and said I should scrape a blade across the cable I have to make sure they are color wires inside. For me, it's going to be easier to just hook up my hitch camera and call it done. If I ever add my rear trailer camera to the mix, then I will deal with it then. Thanks for the help guys. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 The Leviathan cameras are colored wire inside. No issue with cutting off the connector and patching into other stuff. I solder the connections but you don't have to. I have two of them connected with wire nuts at the moment because I'm re-doing things. They have been like that for a year with no issues. Guess I better get that job "done". Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks Jack. At least I now know that they are colored. Since I have already run the hitch camera cable all the way up to the dash, I'm just going to connect everything there for now. And yes, as I've already shown (owning the system and now finally installing it) if I really ever add another camera, I'll then have all the knowledge I need to do the work. Of course, like you, it'll be one of those get around to it projects. Thanks guys. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 " connected with wire nuts " Heretic! Blasphemer! A pox on your house. That is a cardinal sin in the world of move-able housing, but I know you know this. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 " connected with wire nuts " Heretic! Blasphemer! A pox on your house. That is a cardinal sin in the world of move-able housing, but I know you know this. Yup....but it was a temporary setup.....still is. And sill working fine......just shows you that wire nuts can work "for awhile".... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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