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installing wired side cameras

I just ordered wired cameras  two side cameras and two square led cameras one for rear and maybe one up front instead of two in rear.  not certain yet.  My rear camera is rather dim and black and white . I am keeping this intact because of the tank monitors
integral to it. Plus I like the 10.1" diagonal lcd monitor with 4 separate screens. 
I chose 5 meter { 16 ft } cables for the sides and front and 15 meters { 50 ft } for the rear on this 36 ft 1996 U-295
I am wondering where to easily mount these cameras without much hassle with drilling into the hard body portions of the motor home.    I am considering placing the side cameras in front of each wheel well .  and the back up on the upper engine panel.
BTW. the monitor cable is 7 1/2 ft long and is a 4 pin, it includes the power through each cable. 
  Any suggestions are appreciated.
   

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Reply #1 –
Hi Bill,  this is where we put ours.  It needed a 3/4" hole through the fiberglass and the same size hole through the floor.  On the passenger's side the hole goes through the floor inside the panel in front of the passenger's seat. On the driver's side it goes through the floor in front of the vertical panel in front of the steering column.  In my coach both are held in place with Velcro.

This location seems to work for us.  Easy to see side traffic.  No surprises.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #2 –
Thank You Roger,
Great post , appreciate the picture too.
Bill Kerker.

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Reply #3 –
I am not sure I would want to mount the

cameras in the wheel wells due to all the

water, slush and mud when you are driving.

Carter Langford
Nac

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Reply #4 –
My side camera is pretty wide angle so putting it as far forward as is practical gets you the best view.  It is not just for lane changing but even more for backing into campsites or narrow parking spaces.  But your spotter is your first guide.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #5 –
Mine are installed where Roger's are. 
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #6 –
How are these side cameras activated?  Both on when switched?  Selective left/right?  Are they on when the rear camera is on as well?  I'm not sure what technique to use.  My concern is having too many view distractions from the most important...view thru the windshield.  Comment?
Fiddler
1959 Parris Island grad
40' 2001 U320 Build 5875
1999 Suburban K1500 toad
1986 Corvette Pacecar
ssoftail@comcast.net

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Reply #7 –
Mine are selected with a controller, I leave the rear on full time and only use the sides when parking. Being a truck driver the mirrors are more natural to use in traffic.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #8 –
For Reversing while parking or? I use the side mirrors and I installed on the top side of door one of the Truckers mirrors that I have positioned so it looks straight down and slightly back so I get a perfect view of front tire location to lane marking-and- a view about 1/2 way down coach passenger side (of course) to assist in aligning the coach within inches of a pad or curb. I do not feel a side camera would help me as I seem to be able to reverse with ease as in a car. Never been a problem and Ruth has not been needed to help by being outside. She has only recently started to guide me when backing up to another vehicle or wall when things are really tight. My rear camera can be tilted up or down to give a view of hitch when needed as many others have too.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #9 –
Thanks John ,
I  see better at night with illuminated cameras I chose a 10.5 inch quad screen in case my vision is effected by
old age  I have a class b cdl and experience that helps.  but its good insurance to make sure everything is as safe
and enjoyable as possible.  I only wish my side camera were white instead of black not sure how cool the
black ones will look.  Ours is the white and blue model.  Happy New Year ! 

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Reply #10 –
Looking at the coaches pictures in the posters signature in this thread I notice most seem to have their mirrors straight forward.

The original owner of our coach ordered this coach differently than most.  Maybe.

the drivers mirror is right in front of the window.  Arm goes to the rear, not forward.  Large view behind that way.

Arms are unequal length and the body mounts and size of them are different from each other I think.

Is this unusual?
"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

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Reply #11 –
When mine is in that position, at night I get reflections off the window and it is confusing.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #12 –
My rear view camera can be wired to come on in reverse. Rt side camera come on when rt turn signal is on.  Or they can be turned on manually.  I will leave the rear camera on sometimes so I can see what is behind better. 

I like the idea of the downward looking mirrors and have thought about trying them.  My mirrors do well and the camera is a bonus.  I back into our barn down a narrow 400' driveway with trees on both sides and two 90° turns to the driver's side.  No mirrors or cameras are going to let you see what is coming up on the passengers side.  I have all of my guide points on the driver's side that are easy to see and follow on that side. 

I rarely back into a camp site without Susan's help.  And then I don't move unless I can see her.  I would hate to back into something just for leaving out a simple step.  We have had an RV since 1974 and simple practices have kept us well all that time.  DWMYH! (Bless his heart)
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Fiddler –
How are these side cameras activated?  Both on when switched?  Selective left/right?  Are they on when the rear camera is on as well?  I'm not sure what technique to use.  My concern is having too many view distractions from the most important...view thru the windshield.  Comment?

I only see one camera at a time. The side cameras come on with the turn signals. I leave the backup camera on all the time.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344