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Rear View Camera Access.

For my previous FT, I was able to upgrade its rear view Camera easily.
My current one does not appear to be accessible easily. I wonder is there a trick, a path of least resistance, without cutting anything to access it. I'd like to remove it from its pigeon hole and put a new one in.
Please see pictures.

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Although different I had to go threw the inside to reach. The 11/32 head nuts were a pain to remove, and try to collect Hardware because it is in the intake system before the air filter. Just remembered I also remove about two grapefruit worth of mud dauber nests out of mine also. So much for preventing FOD.
Quad Camera install

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Quote from: dsd –
Although different I had to go threw the inside to reach. The 11/32 head nuts were a pain to remove, and try to collect Hardware because it is in the intake system before the air filter.
Quad Camera install
Thank you Scott. I saw your post and adventure with your camera. I was able to access to my previous (94) FT cam the same way. This one (03) looks to be more chalenging

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On mine you have to go through the bedroom upper cabinet. You will have an access door .. I had to remove the sconce hiding the ceiling wires under the cabinet then remove the access door.. It has one nut on each side holding that exterior cover on then the camera.. pretty simple just takes time.

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My 98 U270 was as reply 3. I left the old camera as original and mounted new camera outside and below  old. Used a stepped bit to make a hole in grill to fit the new camera cable and then used old original camera power supply and cable for new monitor at dash. Adapters from Amazon.

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Another option for you is a wireless camera. There is much debate about their picture quality and reception, but I have been very happy with mine for 3 years. Clear, bright, steady picture.
As I always drive with my lights on, I took the easy route.  As previously mentioned, there is an access panel in the cabinet behind the camera. When in there, you will also see your running lights.  I tapped into the running light wire to power the camera. Up front, I wired the monitor with an external switch.  When driving, my lights are on, therefore the camera is powered up. I flip the monitor switch on and away we go. Very happy with it.

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I was able to get to the back of the camera from inside the bedroom. Now I have access to the wing nuts, but I am not planning to removing the outside slotted air inlet plate. Just looks like it could create me problems or make me cuss too much. I need to find a camera now and order. I need to match video wires. In the picture one on the left male is coming from the original camera (be removed) and one on the right is the female side that is going all the way to the front to dashboard. So I need to order a good camera (only) that I can connect to that female cable.

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I couldn't find an adaptor for mine and had to solder up my own. My coach is older so you might get luckier.

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Quote from: propman –
...I am not planning to removing the outside slotted air inlet plate. Just looks like it could create me problems or make me cuss too much. I need to find a camera now and order.
Removing and reinstalling the plate isn't a big deal at all.  6 nuts on the inside, studs from the plate.  Depending on if the new camera you choose will fit in the opening will determine if you need to remove the plate, at least that was my deciding factor.  I had to open up the window for the new camera to fit.  The wiring issue is why I chose to go wireless.

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Quote from: WS6_Keith –
Removing and reinstalling the plate isn't a big deal at all.  6 nuts on the inside, studs from the plate.  Depending on if the new camera you choose will fit in the opening will determine if you need to remove the plate, at least that was my deciding factor.  I had to open up the window for the new camera to fit.  The wiring issue is why I chose to go wireless.
Keith,
Once I get going with a new camera in hand, I may want to / have to remove the plate. 2 of the 6 wing nuts are sligtly challenging to reach, let's see how it goes. Right now I am struggling to find a camera I like. Several years back when I did this for my previous FT, I think there were more to pick from. I just need a good camera. If not, I may leave the original one in its place (it still works just fine during the day) and go with additional camera, perhaps a wireless. Most wireless camera fine print is from what I saw so far only good for 30'-33' 
 

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The system I referenced in my install post had an optional repeater that could be installed for longer WiFi runs.  I did not use this and it works fine front to back of my 38.  I was thinking to install another camera at the back of my 22' trailer, which would be another 26' back, so I can see behind that while trailering.  I would likely need the repeater at that point.