Thread: Caravan rear cameras

I haven't but I too am keen to learn more on this subject. What would be really nice is one I could move from back of camper to back of Defender as required. That gadget they had on Top Gear Australia with the Rangie would fit the bill, but I think the price might kill it.

I've also found this which looks interesting: Swift Hitch

DONT DO IT!
Mine ($400) works fine in the car as a reversing camera, but it's very intermittent when in the van. And I've tried everything to improve reception. It's a signal to noise ratio thing. Works fine when stationary, even with the engine running, but not underway. I suspect it's EMI from the plug leads under load, so if you have a diesel you might be better off. I've even build my own waveguide antenna which improved things slightly - but it's still no good.

Get a wired one. Or if you still want one - you can have mine cheap!

Originally Posted by walker

Has anyone used a wireless rear camera on their caravan?

I would like to use a wireless to make things a lot easier but would like to hear first hand experiences first.

thanks

Gday, i have a wired one as i was advised that a wireless one didnt have a strong enough signal for my setup, the van is 8mts from coupling to rear bumper and a lot of the cameras i looked at only had 6mt signal ????. The wired one works great, i got it on eBay for next to nix

Mine from Jaycar is great. Not on a van but I walked to the other end of my house (inside) and still had a clear signal to the car. The only annoying part is you pick up a lot of security cameras as you drive.lol

Xav

Originally Posted by Xavie

Mine from Jaycar is great. Not on a van but I walked to the other end of my house (inside) and still had a clear signal to the car. The only annoying part is you pick up a lot of security cameras as you drive.lol

Xav

Originally Posted by Xavie

Mine from Jaycar is great. Not on a van but I walked to the other end of my house (inside) and still had a clear signal to the car. The only annoying part is you pick up a lot of security cameras as you drive.lol

Xav

Is this what you have?
Jaycar - 2.4GHz Wireless Reversing Camera
If so how does it install? Power requirements, etc.

That's the one. I can't recall what the actual instructions said but I tapped in to the ciggie lighter power for the screen and I just went in to the revese lights for the camera. You can do it in to any power source though. I am trying to recall what the camera needed as I have a funny feeling it was only 9volts but it is working fine just on the reverse lights and has lasted about 9 months now. The onl thing is, is that it doens't turn on automatically so you have to press the button on unless you put it on a permanent power source which is easy enough but I don't use it enough to have ever worried.


You can have up to 4 cameras. The system cost about $165 I think. But I have a jay car discount card.

If that desn't answer your qn let me know. I think I went a bit off track.

No, not off track at all, just what I needed to know. Thanks!