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Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

I am ready to totally replace the back up camera on my Foretravel. I know in the past there has been many discussions on back up cameras. With how fast technology changes, I am seeking fresh opinions on what others consider is the best wired back up camera to purchase. Since there are so many members with great knowledge here, what better source to turn to before making my purchase. Thanks in advance for your input.

Bob
Bob & Kathy
2007 Nimbus
Full Timers
Retired Charter Bus Owner/Operator

Re: Need an updated opinion on the best wired back up camera to purchase

Reply #1 –
RVCams.com
RV Cams: Backup Camera Systems (All)
TaadiBrothers.com
Order Your Wireless Backup Camera from Tadibrothers Today!

Are the common answers.  We used Tadi Brothers. Two HD cameras the back (I can see the tow bar and the front of the Jeep with one and a long view looking back, including the whole Jeep) and one right side HD camera, 7" HD monitor with 4x split screen capability. Hard wired, not wifi.  Works very well.  Shipping was next day, great customer service. 
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
RVCams.com
RV Cams: Backup Camera Systems (All)
TaadiBrothers.com
Order Your Wireless Backup Camera from Tadibrothers Today!

Are the common answers.  We used Tadi Brothers. Two HD cameras the back (I can see the tow bar and the front of the Jeep with one and a long view looking back, including the whole Jeep) and one right side HD camera, 7" HD monitor with 4x split screen capability. Hard wired, not wifi.  Works very well.  Shipping was next day, great customer service. 

Why did you choose hardwired?
Dave
2002 295 36'
Build 6006
Motorcade Member 17931
Toad 2003 Jeep Wrangler
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #3 –
Much more stable than wifi.  The cameras use a very low power transmitter and receiver and the signal is easily disrupted.  Running the new power and video cables was surprisingly easy. Some use existing wires but since I used two rear cameras I just ran all new cable.  A little effort for the hardwired solution means less suffering later on.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #4 –
Roger, I'm surprised that pulling new wires was easy.  How  was it done?
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #5 –
>>Roger, I'm surprised that pulling new wires was easy.  How  was it done?<<

Me too??
David & DC
97 U320 40' WTBI M11 450 #5153
01 Wrangler Sport
Near Palacios, TX

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #6 –
In most cases, there are adapters from old wire to new cameras/monitors.

Tim at RV.cams is an excellent information source.

If you do need to pull new wires front to back, use the ceiling/sidewall beam that runs the full length of the coach.  You can look in the forward most upper cabinet on either side to see one end.  Can also see it by popping out the small clear plastic "breather plugs" in any of the overhead cabinets.  It is a "D" shaped beam. Have used it to run a fish from one end of the coach to the other.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

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Brett, would that include coaches with a living room slide on the drivers side?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

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Richard,

I have not tried that on a slide coach, but quite likely that upper beam is still there.

If you find out, would appreciate that info.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

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Yes it does. D channel runs full length of side wall. I drilled a 1-1/4" hole in the D channel on the left side of the BR rear overhead cabinet. Easier to run wires in the bottom of that cabinet space to the camera.  A wire snake from back to front, attached the cables, a bit of wire pulling lube and the pulled right through. Two cables, each with power and video.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

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Man, I just can't wrap my mind around running a cable down the drivers side that has a slide! How would one know how much slack to leave in the cables? When I installed a new backup camera I never found a way to run the cable thru the D channel. Ended up going thru the lower cable run in the basement.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #11 –
The beam is ABOVE the slide, not in it. It is at the junction of the roof and upper wall.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #12 –
Here's a profile of an aluminum extrusion that joins the roof structure to the wall showing the wire run area.
Unfortunately I don't know what year or models this is used on, but it was drawn in 1993.
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

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Morning Bret Do you know if the cross section that John posted applies to a 2000 u270 or if it has something similar. I'll be running new wires for a new camera soon.
Thanks Ric
Previously:'66 VW Bus"Turtle 1";'65 VW Riviera Camper "Turtle 2";
';'91 VW Syncro Camper"Syn";'92 Barth 30' -"The Big Easy"
Currently: 2000 FT U270 40', #5634 -
"Le Bons Temps"; 2003 CRV
Ric & Leslie
"Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

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Reply #14 –
Just want to point out that for a single camera replacement it is not necessary to run new cable. The stock cable works just fine (with an adaptor on both ends).
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #15 –
Sounds to me that this topic has now been taken over and more about how to run a wire. Please, why not start a new topic. Thanks
Bob
Bob & Kathy
2007 Nimbus
Full Timers
Retired Charter Bus Owner/Operator

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #16 –
Sorry Bob for stepping on your thread. I got excited when they started talking about wire runs, as I've been debating how to make the runs for multiple cameras.
Here is the camera I bought off Ebay. A63 9" QUAD SPLIT SCREEN MONITOR REAR VIEW REVERSE BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM FOR...

I can't testify as to functionality yet, but it looks good in the box. ;D
I wanted a screen big enough that I could see :o
Will mount 2 rear cameras, 1 facing down to tow bar & car, 1 back view
Then 1 each side facing aft.
I opted for the extra long wire runs as my coach is 40 ft & I was thinking all of the cameras mounted on the back. Now realize I could have gone shorter for the side cameras as they'll be up forward. Have to figure out if I can cut & splice those video cables.

Hope this helps. See you down the road. 8) Ric
Previously:'66 VW Bus"Turtle 1";'65 VW Riviera Camper "Turtle 2";
';'91 VW Syncro Camper"Syn";'92 Barth 30' -"The Big Easy"
Currently: 2000 FT U270 40', #5634 -
"Le Bons Temps"; 2003 CRV
Ric & Leslie
"Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Re: Need updated opinion on the best wired back up camera

Reply #17 –
Quote from: jor –
Just want to point out that for a single camera replacement it is not necessary to run new cable. The stock cable works just fine (with an adaptor on both ends).
jor


Don't even need adapters. Just cut the wires, soldier , or butt slice the ends you need. I have done this on several installs.
$30.00 camera  $30.00 7" monitor delivered off Ebay. Took less then an hour to install all.
Installed LCD monitor over old monitor with velcro. Too lazy to remove old monitor. Looks and works awesome.
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348