Reversing cameras

[Tusker]

Anyone got any L plates lying around? I need some, just backed into an immovable object for the third time. Previously its just been trees, this time my own garage.

So a reversing camera is now high on the agenda. Anyone had any experiences? Placement, screen size etc? Problems with dirt roads or corrugations? Keeping the lens clean enough?

At night though the infra red part of the camera wouldn't detect a garage, I suspect. So I'm think of adding a decent worklamp or spot light into the reverse gear circuit. Would the standard wiring be enough for a few seconds in reverse, or would be better to wire it in independently?

TIA,
Dreading calling GIO again,

Max P

[seqfisho]

Max Max Max :roll: :roll: :roll:


It all goes pear shaped when it comes to going backwards eh 8O https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/



I think Ronnie Moon just put one on his Pootrol ute double cab thingy and had a write up in 4x4 mag just gone or current, was a heads up on the 4x4 web site as well.

If your gunna put an extra light on the back make it switched seperate from the reverse lights as its handy for setting up camp etc in the dark as well as being illegal for rego.

I used to have one of those round work lights with the handle on the housing mounted on the back drivers side rear of the Fender and it was great for reversing in the bush and for also illuminating a camp site.

http://www.aulro.com/albums/seqfisho/Rear_End.sized.jpg

[DeeJay]

I incorporated a reversing camera in the rear of my County. Reversing into a metre wide tree is what helped decide- lucky it was a stringybark and about 150mm was just bark. It still did some damage though.
I used an old desk lamp as its casing and a old camera tripod base as its swivel. It helped to get the angle right. It sits inside the driver side quarter window and has a pretty good angle of a view. Weird looking at where you have been. It's part of a laptop/touchscreen installation.
I guess the window will get dirty, but easy enough to wipe off.
There are different types of camera's and CCD gives the best resolution.
There are also all kinds of prices out there. You would do well to beat this guy's prices though. $185.00 for screen $120.00 for camera $5.00 for cable. You get about 4m 12v cable with the camera.
It works bloody well in semi darkness, (Its only new so I am still experimenting).
I got my camera in 2 days. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
http://www.brashimports.com.au/
Regards, David https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[CraigE]

I am looking at a similar setup. However I want the screen to be able to be used for a reversing camera, gps mapping through a car computer or laptop as well. Ideally I will want a 10" screen.

[stevo]

I have fitted one in my disco when filled with gear in the back it is hard to see out the back.Also wired up two spot lights for the reversing lights and turned the orginal rev.lamps into indicators.

Make sure any lights are wired via a relay as most reversing lamp switches do not handle the extra current as well as the wiring.

[Utemad]

I would put the reversing spotlight on a relay. If you want to be cool like me you can have a 3 way switch https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
This gives me:
Spotlight always off
Spotlight always on
Spotlight switched with reverse gear.

Can't help with the camera thing though.

[Tusker]

Originally posted by CraigE
I am looking at a similar setup. However I want the screen to be able to be used for a reversing camera, gps mapping through a car computer or laptop as well. Ideally I will want a 10" screen.

10" is pretty big in a Defender. Too big for on top of the dash. No room around the gearstick. I'm looking at screens that fit to the sunvisor or the mirror atm.

Can't be too flimsy either - corrugations might make it a short lived investment.

Regards
Max P

[noddy]

Use Mrs Tusker!

They have eyes in the back of their heads and a high pitch squeal when approaching the immoveable object https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

They also double-up as the on-board entertainment system 8O https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[walker]

If you are looking for a reversing camera then try here

http://www.bitdistribution.com.au/

Make sure you ask for Tim. He is a mate and a Landrover owner and should be able to point you in the right direction for whatever use you want.

[George130]

I have been looking into the cost of these. Screen from J-car $399, cheaper elsewhere.
Cheapest cameras are on E-Bay $40 plus shipping.
E-Bay also has sunvisors with the screens built in. If you are considerin getting the camera then price a second one for the front. Great for videoing your trips and also looking at the angles for extreem bits.

[Utemad]

Originally posted by George130
I have been looking into the cost of these. Screen from J-car $399, cheaper elsewhere.

If you have an ABN go to www.electus.com.au

[p38arover]

Max,

One can buy rear view mirrors that have the screen built in. I happened to be reading about them earlier tonight.

Available from RhinoCo Technology in Sydney. http://www.rhinosecurity.com/go.php?p=158

Ron

[Tusker]

Thanks everyone

Theres certainly a few systems out there. Apart from those mentioned I';ve found

http://www.poron.com.au/

and

http://precisionvision.com.au/

I ducked dowen to Rydalmere & had had a look at the resolution on the Poron one, more than adequate. But it uses a 4 pin DIN plug, not sure how interchangable that would be.

I'm leaning towards the mirror mount one on the brash imports site referred to earlier. The RCA connections would give more flexibility - a second camera, a video ipod, even a digital TV

A TV is now ridiculously cheap. The TDR986 on

http://www.primaaustralasia.com.au/Welcome.htm

is $79 apparently. And the sioze of a deck of cards. Unbelievable. Almost wortth a try at that price.

Enough ranting

Regards
Max P

[harryw]

Impressed with Precision Vision as I sent them an email asking for info and 30 minutes later they were on the phone.

I am interested in the CCD camera as part of a proposed upgrade to the incar entertainment system of the Disco

He is coming to Perth at the end of April to hopefully set up some resellers so the product should be available locally.