Leanne Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hello fellow travelers! Where should I put the back up camera on my 21 ft. Class C motorhome? I have the camera that is mounted on a license plate frame, but I was talking to a fellow RVer who was saying that the cameras should go up high on an RV. I was thinking of just having my husband go to the back move it around and see where I like it best. Thoughts? Thanks. Happy Trails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burkett Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Mounting just below the center clearance light gives you the best view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted August 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Thanks Larry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) Nearly all MH's have the OEM rear camera near the roofline. I've never seen one from the factory lower than that. The main reason is so the camera can be aimed to have the towbar and hitch in constant view, they are not primarily for replacing a rear-view mirror. Edited August 16, 2023 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 12 hours ago, Ray,IN said: Nearly all MH's have the OEM rear camera near the roofline. I've never seen one from the factory lower than that. The main reason is so the camera can be aimed to have the towbar and hitch in constant view, they are not primarily for replacing a rear-view mirror. When I replaced my failed OEM B&W camera and monitor, I used a two camera system, I mounted both cameras, one just below the other, in the original camera location just below the center marker light. I aimed the lower camera down for a view from the rear bumper back about 15 feet, and the upper camera for a longer view from about our toad's windshield back. I normally keep the monitor on the upper camera, switching to the lower camera from time to time to check on the tow setup and when backing into a tight campsite. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 12 hours ago, Dutch_12078 said: When I replaced my failed OEM B&W camera and monitor, I used a two camera system, I mounted both cameras, one just below the other, in the original camera location just below the center marker light. I aimed the lower camera down for a view from the rear bumper back about 15 feet, and the upper camera for a longer view from about our toad's windshield back. I normally keep the monitor on the upper camera, switching to the lower camera from time to time to check on the tow setup and when backing into a tight campsite. Best of both preferences, do both. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted August 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Thanks you Ray and Dutch, that help a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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