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Low Mount for Rear Camera

June 22, 2011, 06:40:02 pm

Bride and I were discussing rear cameras today. She covets the backup camera system on her friend's Ford Explorer. It has color, an excellent picture, and "markers" to help guide the process of backing up. It is mounted relatively low on the vehicle and has a good view for the purpose.

Would a lower position for the rear camera on a coach work better than the high position? Who has tried a lower position for the back camera or other camera? Would a position a bit above the top of the towed vehicle be better than way up high? How about multi-camera systems? What about a movable camera or zoom lens?

I would be pleased to learn of the experiences of people who have actually tried alternatives to the standard camera system.

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Re: Low Mount for Rear Camera

Reply #1 – June 22, 2011, 07:06:16 pm

Actually, a wide angle color camera in the original (high) position is better than a low-mounted one, as it gives a better distance view.

You might want to look through this thread:  help with backup cam

or this one:  Rear View Camera & Monitor Replacement 1993 Foretravel U240

Brett

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Re: Low Mount for Rear Camera

Reply #2 – June 23, 2011, 09:06:12 pm

Have to agree with Brett about the high mount. Also much better image if wired rather than wireless.

We just got back from a "summer solstice" trip. Had a chance to dial-in our new ebay Hong Kong camera. I ended up adjusting it for a view of the RAV and traffic further back and am very pleased with it. The IR illumination works great at night.

Check out our post for cameras/monitors at: Rear Camera, Monitor installation details

You have a different model but some of the info will be the same.

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