chevy3500 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Those of you who have side cameras on your trailer, or truck how do you have them powered? are they set to come on automatically with the turn signal or just when you select that camera view manually? If wired to turn signal where did you pick up power for the trigger wire? I'm installing a Rearview Safety 4 cam system, and looking for options. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 The camera's I have from Levithan Holdings off E-Bay can be powered by the turn signals etc, or by powered whenever the monitor is on. That's how I have mine. I can set it up on quad view and see all 4 camera's. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Due to the wiring in the steering column all being tiny and basically signal wires to the ecm (?) I just grabbed power from the REAR turn signal light wires. I followed them back from the tail lights to where the harness came out of the cab and tied in there. My side cameras are located ...well here is a picture: Word of advice, do NOT connect to the front turn signals. Everything will work GREAT....until you put the truck in drive and your cameras go batty. You put it back in neutral and re-check everything and find no issues. Every thing works fine so you start to move your truck back to it's parking space. And it happens again when you put the truck in drive. It'll take you 10 or 15 minutes to figure out that the front turn signals are also your daytime running lights. Then you will have to un-do all that pretty wiring you did and do it a 2nd time, only tracking the wires that run to the rear turn signals. And please, just trust me and don't ask how I know. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 So, explain how you get the cameras to record steadily when you put the power on an intermittent power supply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Record? Whats to record? If you mean how do they show on the display when the power is intermittent that is easy. They have a built in adjustable delay. How long do you want it to stay on after the power is off....at least longer than the "off" cycle of on-off-on-off-on-off. Mine stay on for about 15 seconds after the turn signal quits going blink blink blink. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy3500 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Thanks Big5er that was my concern, the camera flashing off and on. Haven't looked into it deep enough to find out about the delay. Can you also turn it on manually for assistance in backing into a site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Yes, I probably have the exact same system that Jim has. A lot of us have dealt with Steve at Leviathan Holdings. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 My side cameras are located ...well here is a picture: Is it just me, or does anyone else not see any pictures? "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICPete Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Big5er's photo of the side of his truck, showing the camera, shows up fine for me, inline within his message. I'm running Chrome browser. 2007 NuWa Hitchhiker Discover America 339RSB 2000 Volvo VNL64T770 with TrailerSaver hitch, wooden flat bed, Detroit 12.7L S60, 10-sp AutoShift, still tandem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 It shows up fine for me. I'm runnin Firefox. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Word of advice, do NOT connect to the front turn signals. Everything will work GREAT....until you put the truck in drive and your cameras go batty. You put it back in neutral and re-check everything and find no issues. Every thing works fine so you start to move your truck back to it's parking space. And it happens again when you put the truck in drive. It'll take you 10 or 15 minutes to figure out that the front turn signals are also your daytime running lights. Then you will have to un-do all that pretty wiring you did and do it a 2nd time, only tracking the wires that run to the rear turn signals. And please, just trust me and don't ask how I know. I'm pretty sure I know how you know. But I'm curious--how does it deal with you stepping on the brake with the turn signal going? One other place that would work is the repeater lamp on the side of the sleeper--that's the only place (other than the trailer connector) where you actually have just a turn signal. Up front is combined with the DRL, and in back is combined with the brakes. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Record? Whats to record? If you mean how do they show on the display when the power is intermittent that is easy. They have a built in adjustable delay. How long do you want it to stay on after the power is off....at least longer than the "off" cycle of on-off-on-off-on-off. Mine stay on for about 15 seconds after the turn signal quits going blink blink blink. Thanks. I didn't know about the delay. I just pictured the image going ON, OFF, ON, OFF, ON,............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 My advice is to pick signals from the input side of the Jackalopee.....which should be the feed from the trailer wire umbilical that you ran to the Jackie. I power my cameras "hot" all the time. And then switch the view depending on my needs/wants. 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...
GlennWest Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Jack, that the same way we power ours. I can view as many I have or want to, at once. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 KW truck, isn't it? They put the spare turn breakouts behind the LH gauge panel right where the mirror harness goes out the side of the cab. I don't remember if T2 got them because they never did the lollipops on the mirrors but if they did get the harness ends that is where they would be too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'm pretty sure I know how you know. But I'm curious--how does it deal with you stepping on the brake with the turn signal going? One other place that would work is the repeater lamp on the side of the sleeper--that's the only place (other than the trailer connector) where you actually have just a turn signal. Up front is combined with the DRL, and in back is combined with the brakes. David, don't ask me....you are electrical genius. It just works, that's all I know. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 My advice is to pick signals from the input side of the Jackalopee.....which should be the feed from the trailer wire umbilical that you ran to the Jackie. I power my cameras "hot" all the time. And then switch the view depending on my needs/wants. Back then my Jackalopee was back in the back. I did the camera before I moved it. And my cameras are hot all the time also. I can select any of them, but the 2 on the turn signals will override what is on the monitor. I can do without the others while I change lanes. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsly Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I have an integrated backup camera in my truck, but also added a Garmin GPS (dezl 760LMT) that supports a camera. I added a blind spot camera on to my passenger side mirrors and wired it to the GPS. When I want to check the blind spot I switch from the nav screen to the camera. Maybe one day I'll get fancy and have a system that is integrated with my turn-signals, but for now this works well - I usually only use it maneuvering in very tight spaces (pump islands, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy3500 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 My advice is to pick signals from the input side of the Jackalopee.....which should be the feed from the trailer wire umbilical that you ran to the Jackie. I power my cameras "hot" all the time. And then switch the view depending on my needs/wants. I don't have a Jackalope, truck was converted when I bought it and haven't done anything with it. KW truck, isn't it? They put the spare turn breakouts behind the LH gauge panel right where the mirror harness goes out the side of the cab. I don't remember if T2 got them because they never did the lollipops on the mirrors but if they did get the harness ends that is where they would be too. Yes T2000 KW, I'll take a look at that. Back then my Jackalopee was back in the back. I did the camera before I moved it. And my cameras are hot all the time also. I can select any of them, but the 2 on the turn signals will override what is on the monitor. I can do without the others while I change lanes. This is what I was hoping to accomplish, haven't checked out the delay feature yet. THANKS ALL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy3500 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Sorry about the underlining on above post. Couldn't get it to not underline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Sorry about the underlining on above post. Couldn't get it to not underline Fixed it for you, Chevy3500. Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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