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LCD rear view camera system

Just a note,  Since installing the new LCD rear view camera system that uses the IR lighting, it  makes the backup lights useless.
Dave

Re: LCD rear view camera system

Reply #1 –
Dave;
 
May I inquire which LCD rear-view system you installed? I've been at the stage of needing to upgrade for a least two years, but keep finding other ways to spend my time and money. I need to do something, certainly, before next year's travels.

Best regards!

Chad and Judy
'98 U320  -  Wickenburg, AZ
Chad & Judy
'98 U320 - Build #5315
Motorcade 16317
Wickenburg, AZ

Re: LCD rear view camera system

Reply #2 –
Many-thanks; I've been talking to Tim Lazaroe at RV Cams about some options. We're thinking a two-position rear-camera, so trailer hook-ups can be a bit easier. I might also call Mike; thanks again.
Chad & Judy
'98 U320 - Build #5315
Motorcade 16317
Wickenburg, AZ

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Reply #3 –
For backup camera info you might check with Ron Hawkins at Innovative Coach works, I saw him installing a second camera on the rear of a trailer last summer.  Looked like a good idea so that he could see road to rear of trailer.

Re: LCD rear view camera system

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Dave M –
Just a note,  Since installing the new LCD rear view camera system that uses the IR lighting, it  makes the backup lights useless.
I take it that you are saying that the backup lights are no longer needed?

As to "the focal length is sorta crazy, good to see right behind the coach at toad, but traffic following looks like it is 500'+ away, but in real time they are about 50' behind you."  That is the fault of the semi "fisheye" lens on the camera, and possibility the clear lens covering the camera housing.  Depending on the type of camera you purchased, it might be possible to change out that lens for a more normal wide angle lens.  Don't know what they are using for a protective clear lens over the camera housing, but if it is similar to the type that is used in the rear window of a motorhome, you could have them switch it out for a  piece of of optical glass, or high index clear optical grade plastic if you can find it.

I think that the problem is that these guys just throw the systems together without doing a lot of research.  I was involved in field testing a combat video surveillance system which our government wanted to buy.  It worked great but we were testing it next to one we had put together with off the shelf components, ours was way optically superior.  The system we were testing was ideal for combat, but not ideal of regular covert surveillance.  Ours was better for what we were doing.  And we could have put together a similar system for far less money than they wanted for the production one.  The system we were testing was foreign made for one of our military allies.  I was not very popular when my report went up the chain of command.  I said give us the money and let us put it together.  Guess they did not like the truth.  I do think they ended up buying some of the units, cause I have seen some of similar design being used on our combat vehicles.  But this stuff today is so superior, it blows my mind away.  Even the optical video cameras one can buy at the big box stores for next to nothing - wow!!  We have come a long way!
1994 U225
build #4514

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Reply #5 –
Pat,
 
I agree with your comments about what we see with the typical RV camera.  I bought ours from RV Cams and they are one of the best dealers, but I find it amazing that they are satisfied with selling a product that really compromises safety.  Surely there are better cameras out there than what they are selling.

And like so many other customers we buy these because that is what is being sold. 
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #6 –
I can't do this as a pic so you guys will have to go to http://www.funddealernet.com/cartercam/.  What you want is a chart about 1/4 the way down the page.  It is titled:  "How do different camera lens angles affect what I see?" Also check out the video:  Provix CCHT, Movie clip - click here (8MB) .  You have to use the top link to find and open the video.


I don't know anything about this company but after reviewing the info on their site, it appears that these guys know what they are doing and apply it to our needs!  The chart is what I was most interested in because we know the camera used and can adapt it by changing lens.  One can buy a camera and lens anywhere and adapt them to our needs.  I only wish they had shown a toad behind the motorhome when doing the video!

1994 U225
build #4514

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Reply #8 –
Hi Guys,
 
I have purchased camera equipment from this company and just as their ad says, it really is top notch.  Not the cheap stuff, but high quality construction and performance.  Nope, no interest in this company, I just like what I bought from them.
 
Jim
2002 U320
 
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http://cgi.ebay.com/SIDE-MOUNT-COLOR-REAR-VIEW-BACKUP-CAMERA-WALL-CEILING-/270615010856?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f01e95e28
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/135-170-degree-Angle-Car-Rear-Reversing-Backup-Camera-/190444819938?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c576555e2
Rick
1995 U-300SE 40'
CAT 3176B
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: LCD rear view camera system

Reply #9 –
Jim;
 
Was the upgrade to the cameras you listed reasonably "plug-and-play" or more involved than that? I'm ready to purchase cameras (all three) and an LCD display. Considering the VMS-440 from Martin at Silverleaf as a multi-purpose display.

Best regards!

Chad and Judy
'98 U320  -  Wickenburg, AZ
Chad & Judy
'98 U320 - Build #5315
Motorcade 16317
Wickenburg, AZ