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Javelina Upgrade Kit 2163

While going through the paperwork that came with my coach I found in 2010 an upgraded backup camera and COLOR monitor had been purchased, this was puzzling because my monitor displays in B&W. I went out to the coach, lifted the dash and sure enough there was a Model 2162 LCD monitor. I went up and looked at the backup camera however there were no markings from the outside, I ASSUME at this point the camera is the upgraded one since the PW indicates it was part of the purchase. I wanted to check the install and researched on the forum and google without much luck as to installation instructions. I called Javelina to see if I could get the instructions for the installation and they were NOT very helpful at all, I got the feeling I should have never mentioned Foretravel.
My question is does anyone have the installation instructions and or suggestions where I go from here? My next move was going to try and remove the camera to make sure it is the upgraded model. I UNDERSTAND THE NEWER TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TODAY IS PROBABLY FAR SUPERIOR AND FAIRLY INEXPENSIVE, IT IS ON MY WISHLIST JUST WAS HOPING I COULD GET COLOR FROM THE CURRENT SET UP.
Bill and Marsha Kuykendall
1999 Foretravel U320 36' CAI
Build Number 5446
2006 Lexus GX 470

Re: Javelina Upgrade Kit 2163

Reply #1 –
if the display is color then you probably have BW camera. Just a guess though.. I would assume the camera failed and was replaced with a cheap one.. but just guessing

Re: Javelina Upgrade Kit 2163

Reply #2 –
You are probably correct David, that makes sense.  Thanks
Bill and Marsha Kuykendall
1999 Foretravel U320 36' CAI
Build Number 5446
2006 Lexus GX 470

Re: Javelina Upgrade Kit 2163

Reply #3 –
I did this to mine, there were no instructions to follow. I flew by the seat of my pants and got it somewhat right. My camera had 2 nuts holding it in from the inside. I took those off, then with some work I got the old camera out. I had a piece of lexan cut the same size as the old camera. I used the old wiring, radio shack has ends that will adapt to the rca plug ins. Keep in mind that you will need a monitor that has a reversible screen and at least a 3 channel. It all ended up working for me. The only thing I need to change is, drill a hole in the lexan and get the camera through it. I have it on the back side of the lexan and it has a bad glare.
92 Grand Villa
Silver 6v92
 side isle.
build# 3973

Re: Javelina Upgrade Kit 2163

Reply #4 –
I think I have the same setup, can't check for sure as the coach and documentation are in storage. The original camera/monitor setup was replaced by a "new" Javelina in about 2008. I have a little color when it is cloudy but nothing like a car backup camera quality. If there is any sun, the color washes out to black and white most likely due to the IR sensors over-driving according to my former neighbor security camera expert. IIRC Javelina did tell me to make sure that I had a good ground or I might have similar symptoms.

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Reply #5 –
My color camera has slowly degraded to low contrast nearly black and white. When I was at FOT last year, a tech looked at it and quickly made it as good as new.

He cleaned the glass camera window with something much better than the windex I had been using. Maybe TSP or vinegar?

I had been looking into replacing the camera.

On a similar note, I've discovered some USB adapters plugged into the cigarette lighter socket produce enough electrical noise to make it look like the color monitor is dying.
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: Javelina Upgrade Kit 2163

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
Why at least a three channel, are you running side cameras?
One for the camera, one for the fresh, waste and propane tanks and the last channel for the altimeter/barometer/outside thermostat.
92 Grand Villa
Silver 6v92
 side isle.
build# 3973

Re: Javelina Upgrade Kit 2163

Reply #8 –
I checked the camera today, it is the color replacement. The camera and the monitor are both the "upgraded" models, one are the other must have died to B&W. It looks like the camera can be removed without to much trouble, might try a budget replacement just to see, don't want to spend much, have on the list to replace both at some point.
Bill and Marsha Kuykendall
1999 Foretravel U320 36' CAI
Build Number 5446
2006 Lexus GX 470