Thinking of replacing my camera and wondered if anyone has gone to a wireless router? IP Camera to Router & running cable becomes a non-issue. Netflix wireless to the TV (that isn't a strain to see) and keep an eye on things with the big screen.
Any thoughts? pc
I think that the latency might be a bit too much to use while backing. For instance you are watching your spotter in the monitor and they are a bit late at giving you the stop signal, then you had in some lag between the camera's encoding, transmission, decoding in the router, possible packet conflicts depending on the router setup and priority of traffic (depends on the protocol used by the camera's built in server) and sending to the monitor. Could run into problems... You might be able to find some specs on the latency, but take them with a grain of salt. Just my opinion...
Don
I think it would work ok. You can test it pretty cheaply. Look for an outside IP camera (like those from Foscam) with at least 720p functionality. The advantage to an IP cam is that it operates over WiFi and is accessible from a smartphone or tablet via the browser (Firefox, Safari, etc.). It would not be accessible from your front TV unless it's capable of getting WiFi signals or unless you have a WiFi network in your coach. Put the camera and a tablet on a 192.168.xxx.xxx network and just make a bookmark on the browser for it.
I am not sure how the "backup" works in relation to a typical backup cam or a mirror but I suppose it's something that you could get used to.
Once you are comfortable with the concept you could either make a more permanent installation or abandon the idea. You cannot escape wires altogether because these cams need power; so it would be either wired power or changing batteries (probably at an inconvenient time and place).
The right camera (or cameras) would also act as security cams. Hear a noise outside, just check it out from your tablet without getting up from bed. :P
Craig
Keep in mind that you want a reversed image if you want the camera to work like a mirror or backup camera.
Yes either the camera or monitor must have reverse capability.
And, I would sure recommend using the existing wiring with an adapter if needed over wireless.
If you do have to pull a new wire, look at the driver's side roof to wall channel. Runs full length.
If you use it going down the road, you could get into hot water if a leo sees it. Most states say you can't have a tv on that is visible from the drivers position.
You can use a tablet or smartphone though.
Craig
I installed a wireless back up cam on my pickup.
Had to remove it !
was picking up to many other wireless cam signals going down the road
Backing up wasn't a concern. I covered that base with someone behind & hand signals. A reversed picture is can be adjusted too also. My main attention centered on keeping an eye on whatever was being toed.
Rarely can a situation be discovered unless you pull over, but with a camera
(which I don't have) the situation would be discovered sooner than later.
I've visited with Foscam (local operation) and they were interested.
Time will out. pc