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Grand villa backup camera

A friend recently installed a new stereo with a nice screen in his truck that included a back up camera. Has anybody done this in our Grand Villa's? It would be nice to get a screen that would fit in the current outdated screen's location. My screen is dead and I need a solution.
'93 U280

Thanks
Curtis
Curtis and Wendy and the baby tortoise SloMo
1993 U280 grand villa
Planes and cars
Boulder City, Nevada

Re: Grand villa backup camera

Reply #1 –
Curtis, there's a bunch of Forum threads covering the upgrade/installation of backup cameras.  If you try searching the subject you'll find lots of good ideas and helpful advice.

Most members favor using wired cameras, but some of us have used wireless setups.  I did ours a long time ago, so the product/source info in my post will be dated or irrelevant.  But, my wireless camera still works fine a decade later, so it is an option for you to consider.

Wireless Rear View Camera Installation

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Grand villa backup camera

Reply #2 –
call Tim at RV Cams, Uses existing wiring. He will set you up with everything, adaptors etc. High def and super quality.
The Starship- 1990 Grandvilla Unihome U300 40ft
6V92 Detroit Diesel w/ 4 spd Allison w/ retarder. Build# 3575 , Foretravel# 17895
The Shuttlecraft- 2015 Ford Explorer
Steve ( N6EKV ) & Lori ( N6JTD ) Faries  w/ Marlee our precious pup.
Patterson CA.

Re: Grand villa backup camera

Reply #3 –
 I use the cheap wireless.  On my second one for 8 yrs.    Key is to make sure the ground is secure in the bedroom cabinet  and it may work better if the door is left open .
  I dont think that any are manufactured in the US.    Modern China does a good job on most of the  small electronics products. 
  I removed the overhead  ,head banger  tv box.

Re: Grand villa backup camera

Reply #4 –
Quote from: steve31 –
call Tim at RV Cams, Uses existing wiring. He will set you up with everything, adaptors etc. High def and super quality.
Thanks very much for this info—I have contacted RVcams for the components to restore my audit system and backup camera.
1989 Foretravel U300 Grand Villa
Build #3410