Reversing camera.

[oldsalt]

Hi guys,
If you are thinking of fitting a reversing camera have a look here - this is the one I bought and it works a treat, I've got no connection with this seller - just thought you may be interested.
cheers
PAL CAMERA DE RECUL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3 FREELANDER | eBay

[~Rich~]

I'd seen those too, was it easy to connect up to the standard screen?

[oldsalt]

I've got an after market 7" GPS unit that has an AV input socket which I plugged it into and it automatically changes from GPS to rear view when I put the D3 into reverse.
I'm sure someone on here would be able to tell you how to hook it up to the standard screen.
cheers

[bbyer]

I'd seen those too, was it easy to connect up to the standard screen?

Below is a pdf from the Disco3 site showing how to install that license plate camera to the existing nav unit.

There is actually quite a bit of material related to backup cameras on the Disco3 forum. One thread in particular details the installation of a camera mounted just inside the rear glass high up that can yield quite a good view and can see as long as the rear wiper is working.

[tonys tank]

oldsalt do you know if this cameras fits a D4

is a GVIF interface required for a D4?

[oldsalt]

I'm assuming that the tailgate "handle" is the same on a D4 as the D3, so it should just fit straight in.
As I said above - I plugged mine into an aftermarket GPS so I don't know anything about the GVIF interface.
cheers

P.S. - here's the link to the e-bay store front..... eBay Australia Shop - stephenhong2009: CAR ACCESSORY, turning signal light, tyre valve dust caps

[Bushwanderer]

As oldsalt says, the handles are identical.

I actually bought a D4 handle (with camera) from Slimer in UK.

Again, like oldsalt, I have an aftermarket gps so no GVIF needed.

Best Wishes,
Peter

[Graeme]

I looked at one of the ebay camera adds and came to the conclusion that the light's hole size is different between the D3 & D4, which is not surprising as the D4 has a spot for the LR camera.

Edit: This camera http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PAL-Car-Rever...item4cf545a97f has the light size and its the same size as my D4's light.

[jonesy63]

I just received a similar camera and will be fitting it this weekend. I have a double din DVD head unit as the display, which takes PAL or NTSC. I asked for the PAL unit, but not sure what they sent. At $29 delivered, it is a good deal.

[Ashes]

I hooked one of these cameras today to the 5" Ranga GPS. It took me longer than I expected as I needed to work out the AV in pin setup to confirm the GPS unit and camera were working before I started the install.
Took about 3 hours with a few breaks and time confirming the setup would work.
The guide is fantastic and if you follow it, not too many dramas.
I still need to run the cable from under the passenger seat into the D3 cubby hole. A project for another weekend.
Pin information for the Ranga 5" GPS.
Tip - L/R audio
next - L/R audio
next - video
next - ground

Pretty clear picture and also not too bad in the dark.