Which type of reversing camera?

[DiscoMick]

There is almost nil visibility out the back of the 110, plus a reversing camera could also be useful for hooking up the camper trailer, so its on my wish list. I did a search but didn't find a comparison thread. I'm unclear about the merits and costs of the various types of reversing cameras:


1. Cheapie stuck on the dash
2. Unit connected to in-dash screen (not possible on my Defender, I think)
3. Unit connected to a screen on back of sun visor
4. Unit connected to a replacement rearview mirror


Are there any other types I missed?


During our shopping I looked at a Defender with type 1 and was unimpressed with it because it looked tacky, blocked forward vision and had to be switched on each time it was to be used.

My BIL spent about $700 for a type 3 in the sun visor, but says he keeps forgetting to flip down the visor and view it when backing.


Type 4 seems the best to me, since it would work every time the vehicle was put in reverse and be instantly viewable. However, I understand these can be pretty expensive.


So people, what do you recommend? What's a fair price? Are some better than others? Would love to hear of your experiences...

[gavinwibrow]

5. May not work in your case but some of the GPS units can double as a reversing camera eg HEMA

[Tombie]

Dash upgrade...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/140.jpg

Get the fascia here: http://www.entreq.de/products/entertainment.html

Or
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[PhilipA]

I have a $50 wireless one from ebay with a 4 inch screen.

I fixed the screen in my D2 above the rear view mirror.

Works well and great for reverse parking and hitching the camper trailer .

It can get interference from other reversing cameras. It has happened to me only once but had a caravan next to me and my screen showed his camera and sometimes can be affected by strong RF interference, but not very often.
There are vendors on ebay where you can mix and match , and I didn't choose a rear view mirror one as I was unsure whether it would easily fit the D2.
For the number of times I use it, it is fine.
Regards Philip A

[Roverlord off road spares]

I fitted one in the space where the sunroof controls would be on a D2 looks very neat.

[BigBlackDog]

I installed a NESA unit that replaces the rear vision mirror in the 130. It isn't the cheapest but really good quality stuff. Bit of mucking around to wire it but worth while. A lot of people say they are no good in bright light, mine is great but I suspect that is due to it being under the shade of the tray.
With the tow ball in it is pretty easy to reverse onto the trailer once you get over the fisheye effects.

[DiscoDB]

$25 for a 5inch monitor with 800x480 resolution works well and is small enough to find a spot on the dash, centre console, or mount from an air vent. Then about same again for a camera. I prefer a wired camera as no loss of signal or picture quality and easy enough to run video cable. Add a second camera and a toggle switch and you can have a forward facing camera for squeezing into tight spots as most monitors can auto switch between two video inputs.

[Ancient Mariner]

I fitted the rear vision type to the 110. Great 7" rear vision mirror,provision for three cameras rear, front ,side, or rear and 2 sides also a video input. Pic shows effect of bright sunlight with half being in shade altho not as bad as shown in pic .The distance lines are adjustable and the pic quality would be better if the camera had a wash once in a while:D

AM

[d2dave]

I fitted one in the space where the sunroof controls would be on a D2 looks very neat.

Any chance of a pic.

Sorry mick if this is hijacking your thread as yours is a Defender question, but apart from sending a PM I don't know how else to do it.

[Tombie]

To the OP, keep in mind what it is you want.

Some stand alone GPS have camera inputs, but get "stuck" somewhere.

Or an integrated solution and have Nav, Camera and entertainment.

Have a think before jumping in as to what type of solution suits you.

[DiscoMick]

Any chance of a pic.

Sorry mick if this is hijacking your thread as yours is a Defender question, but apart from sending a PM I don't know how else to do it.

Not a problem at all - go for it.


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[DiscoMick]

I fitted the rear vision type to the 110. Great 7" rear vision mirror,provision for three cameras rear, front ,side, or rear and 2 sides also a video input. Pic shows effect of bright sunlight with half being in shade altho not as bad as shown in pic .The distance lines are adjustable and the pic quality would be better if the camera had a wash once in a while:D

AM

Can I ask how much that cost. I like the idea of replacing the small rear visiion mirror with a larger one with reversing camera included, but I'm a bit daunted by the costs I've heard.

I did wonder about getting a GPS such as a Hema HN7 if it could double as a revensing camera and mounting it on the driver's side of the steering wheel to avoid blocking central vision, as that would kill two birds with one stone - GPS and reversing camera.
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[ProjectDirector]

Check out this discussion
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=202693

[Ancient Mariner]

Can I ask how much that cost. I like the idea of replacing the small rear visiion mirror with a larger one with reversing camera included, but I'm a bit daunted by the costs I've heard.

I did wonder about getting a GPS such as a Hema HN7 if it could double as a revensing camera and mounting it on the driver's side of the steering wheel to avoid blocking central vision, as that would kill two birds with one stone - GPS and reversing camera.
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Look up elinz electronics on ebay mine was the $189.I have a hn7 mounted below windscreen level I decided on the mirror as a lot of the time the hn7 is out of the car

Noel

[landoman]

Dash upgrade...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/140.jpg

Get the fascia here: http://www.entreq.de/products/entertainment.html

Or
Connects2 CT23LR04 (http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/land-rover-defender-2012-double-din-car-stereo-fascia-fitting-mounting-kit-matt-black.html#.UXBlYJXy9_s)

I notice there are tow prices to this double din facia to take a gos and other buttons ....how hard is this to fit ....and is there anywhere in Sydney where you can get this reliably fitted

[landoman]

Dash upgrade...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/140.jpg

Get the fascia here: http://www.entreq.de/products/entertainment.html

Or
Connects2 CT23LR04 (http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/land-rover-defender-2012-double-din-car-stereo-fascia-fitting-mounting-kit-matt-black.html#.UXBlYJXy9_s)

I note that this facia kit appears to have 2 parts to take all the buttons
I'm thinking of fitting one of these to fit a GPS/ reversing camera
Question .....how hard are these to fit .......or is there a good auto elec \GOS fitter in Sydney I could use to do it properly

[DiscoMick]

I have also seen ads for the double DIN fascias in English LR mags.

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[landy]

Hi Mick
I bought the ARB kit. It was a bit expensive but I liked the modular aspect to it. I can add extra cameras. It's got sound. You can fit night cameras to it and there is a trailer kit available they cuts out the car camera when hooked up. (Costs extra though)
But mostly I bought it as I liked that it replaced the old mirror and looks standard. My only problem was I couldn't get the 'button' to stick to the windscreen so had to modify the rear vision mirror arm.
Works a treat! Highly recommend but it was $400.