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The air cam system.

         When I look at the screen , I see the roof as if it were I were 100 feet above the coach looking down. I can see clearly all around the coach . If you were walking around , I could count your steps . Now the question ---how can I see the roof like that ? Is there a camera up there some where ? I have never been on the roof to have a look see . The presentation  on the screen has me baffled . Being a low tech guy makes me scratch my head on this one .                            Brad Metzger
Brad Metzger
2010 Phenix 45'

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #1 –
Whatever you have, i am envious. I want one.

I know some of the car manufacturers have systems that electronically splice images from four cameras (front, rear, side mirrors) into one image, giving a God's eye view.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #2 –
Please provide any additional available details. It sounds quite interesting!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #3 –
Brad, Does the view look something like this:

Omni-Vue? 360 degree 'look down' Camera System - YouTube

I saw something like that advertised in the past, but I've not found details or a source for the system.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #4 –
 Here's one, more on Amazon.

Rydeen 360¡ã Surround View 4-CH DVR System
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #5 –
These look pretty cool.  I've been reading about windowless aircraft where the ceiling and sidewalls are just high definition displays. I imaging it would make some uncomfortable.

I would be concerned about looking at a screen instead of the road.  What we need is a full windshield heads up display.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Brad Metzger –
              The view on the screen is --- the roof of the coach , and everything all around it . As if the camera was 100 feet above looking down . The neat thing is when in tight city traffic and a need for a right angle turn , I can tell when the drive axles are past the turn point for a clean tight turn . The other thing is , at night , I hear something outside and close , I can have a look see .  The view covers about 15 feet width all around the coach .This way I know weather to load my gun or turn out the  dogs . ::)      Brad Metzger

Unless there is a fifth camera on top an ac unit or a stick, the roof image you see might be a static image.  Have someone walk around on the roof while you look on the screen and tell us what you see.

Do you have any documentation in the package that came with the coach?  Foretravel is usually good about giving the new owner all that stuff.  I'd love to know who made it so I can look it up.  It sounds way better than sliced bread.

By the way, I've always thought of adding a forward facing camera on top an ac unit so I can see any vertical clearance issues before hearing and feeling them.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #7 –
Brad, I heard that due to your political proclivities that the NSA is sending a pirated satellite feed from several Chinese satellites to help insure your security. I'm glad I only have a one dimension black and white image on my screen. That means their not watching me.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #8 –
I think Kent has it figured out, it intercepts streaming video feeds from Chinese spy satellites.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: The air cam system.

Reply #9 –
We knew that weeks ago, but to avoid panic, we waited until now to tell you: each of you have two/three: one one antenna and one aft near FanTastic. NSA said not to worry. Enjoy. Mine just clicks. Very softly. LOL
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"