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Adding side cameras

I'm in the process of replacing the Javelina CRT monitor with the Pyle flat screen monitor and it occurs to me that I have three unused video inputs.
Hmmm.
Might be a good idea to add side cameras since I have:
The time.
The video inputs
A wide open dash to string wires.

Any suggestion as to which camera would work best?  I did discover that some cams have strange connections and not RCA/BNC type.  Not into finding strange adaptors without big payoff.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #1 –
I used tadi brothers wireless.works good except when just a certain distance from a cell tower.

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #2 –
Quote from: farmerstu –
I used tadi brothers wireless.works good except when just a certain distance from a cell tower.

 It uses cellular data?
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #3 –
Have you driven a coach with side cameras yet?  If you have and you like them just stop reading now.  My previous coach had them and I did not like them - mirrors for me worked so much better.  Now if you were to install side sensors that would audibly warn you of someone in your blind spot that would be awesome. 
Oscar & Janet Valent
2023 Coach House 261XLQD
Former 2004 U320 3820 PBBS
Former 2007 Newell Coach #815
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #4 –
Quote from: valento –
Now if you were to install side sensors that would audibly warn you of someone in your blind spot that would be awesome. 

I change lanes "in a deliberate fashion" so there are no surprises.  When I hear a horn sounding I know that they see me changing lanes. 
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Moby –

Any suggestion as to which camera would work best?  I did discover that some cams have strange connections and not RCA/BNC type.  Not into finding strange adaptors without big payoff.


In all fairness to camera manufacturers, all cable connectors are standard.  You just haven't learned of them yet.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Old Toolmaker –
In all fairness to camera manufacturers, all cable connectors are standard.  You just haven't learned of them yet.

I've found :
RCA
BNC
4 PIN
None of which are directly interchangeable.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #7 –
Quote from: valento –
Have you driven a coach with side cameras yet?  If you have and you like them just stop reading now.  My previous coach had them and I did not like them - mirrors for me worked so much better.  Now if you were to install side sensors that would audibly warn you of someone in your blind spot that would be awesome. 

 No, I haven't.  Looking to be as proactively safe as possible. Why did you not like the cameras?
Mirrors still have blind spots. IMHO.
Now, a side sensor sounds like an idea.
Anywhere to find them?
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Moby –
It uses cellular data?
Sorry no.when driving near a cell tower the camera will roll or get fuzzy for a bit ,10 or 15 seconds. Then they clear up till you are the same distance past the tower then they goof up again.
Minor annoyance. Also I'll never drive a coach without side cams. NO blind spots

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #9 –
I used one Tadi Bros right side hardwired camera.  It comes on when the rt turn signal is on.  Mirror first, display second looking in blind spot, both looking to the right.  Thought about one on the left but I don't want to look right to see what is going on on the left side.  Mirrors provide good coverage on the left side so just the one side cam.  It does help especially in traffic.  I like mine.  It is so easy to hardwire why add the wireless complication and instability.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Moby –
I've found :
RCA
BNC
4 PIN
None of which are directly interchangeable.
Don't forget the type F, that's the cable connection on your television.  Then there are the "UHF" connectors, the venerable PL-259 - SO-239 pair, and this is all before we get to the Deutsches Institut für Normung aka DIN connectors.  These are the little ones with pins.
Once you know the name, you can look up what you need to purchase.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
I used one Tadi Bros right side hardwired camera.  It comes on when the rt turn signal is on.  Mirror first, display second looking in blind spot, both looking to the right.  Thought about one on the left but I don't want to look right to see what is going on on the left side.  Mirrors provide good coverage on the left side so just the one side cam.  It does help especially in traffic.  I like mine.  It is so easy to hardwire why add the wireless complication and instability.

Have a model # handy?
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #12 –
Our coach had an oem installed right side camera when built new.  Low on the right front corner.  Use it all the time. Plus the mirrors of course.  Trust not
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #13 –
I have left and right side cameras and use them.. I do still use my mirrors I suppose a 50 year stint in transportation some habits will never leave me but I think that's a good thing.. Can't help you with the cables Moby because I don't do wires and cables. I bit the bullet and took mine to MOT and had Clyde install.. Beside driving it's neet to be able while sitting still to have a 360 view of who may be walking up to the coach or after I've been parked on a busy parking lot see who may have parked near me while I wasn't looking.. Cameras are something an old dog can do without but after having a good system I would rather not.
Dub McBride 1996 270
 

Re: Adding side cameras

Reply #14 –
This is what I did. Two moniters directly above ,where the old t.v. was. The left moniter is split screen left and right side views,the right moniter is the rear cam.both are on all the time when driving. A glance up and I can see everything.