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Old 04-06-2016, 11:30 AM   #81
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good to know. thanks.
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Old 12-25-2016, 01:51 AM   #82
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Default Alternative WiFi backup camera scheme

A number of different outdoor WiFi cameras made for home security are sold on Amazon. You can get higher-than-HD resolution and 100 degree view for $130. Many of them run on 12 volts. Some of them come with viewing apps, and you can also get viewing apps from the app store. Some of them use power-over-Ethernet, which makes things complicated. Only get one of those if it comes with an Ethernet power injector that works on 12 volts.

Modern phones and tablets can work as access points, so you don't really need a WiFi router. Just turn on hotspot mode and your camera should connect to the phone. Configuring the camera to your access point name and password will be necessary. The phone or tablet will need car power to do this for more than a couple of hours.

It's also possible for some cameras to be their own access points.

Unobstructed line-of-sight between transmitter and receiver is best. The antenna should really be above the roof.
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Old 12-25-2016, 09:14 AM   #83
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As I noted in my post earlier in this thread, the problem with using a security camera is it's left is your right. Example: you are driving in the right lane, and the security camera views a truck passing you on it's right (looking backwards) which is really on your left. Somewhere in the process you have to be able to reverse the image. Cameras sold as backup cameras seem to do that automatically.
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Stormpeko , could you please posts pics of your camera mounted on your AC shroud? I’m hoping to do the same kind of mount for my camera and would like to see how it looks.
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Old 06-09-2018, 05:01 PM   #85
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I moved my rear view camera to under my AC. I loved the camera but all my attempts to water -proof it failed - now no worries. Besides that benefit, it allowed me to move the transmitter to the front center of the trailer so I get better reception. As long as I remember to orient the antenna straight up after I take the cover off it works great. I can see over the bikes on the bike rack in back which is also a plus. I can't see the front end of a small car right behind me (like when stopped), but I can see the back end of it.
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Thanks for the pics , gives me another idea!
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Default Rear view camera

Well I finally got my rear view camera mounted to the AC shroud and I love the way it turned out! Now just have to finish adding 12 volt sockets to the bottom of the dinette seat near fridge and another in the cabinet above the front bed , placement is critical here since I’m not sure if the cabinet sits above the bed or will have room for a plug to stick out while towing. I’ll have to lower the front shell to see exactly how much room I’ll have. I have 2 different routes in mind for running power cord , it also have an on/ off switch for easy access. Will update when I’m done! I must give credit to Stormpeko , for his idea is the one I used , because it suited our set up best and was easiest for me. Thanks to all for the great ideas on this forum! It’s alwas so helpful!
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Thank you!
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Finally got the extra lighter socket installed in the TM and got the rear view camera hooked up. Took a lot of brainstorming but it’ll work the way I planned. Right now the main wire is attached to ceiling with command cord clips and plugged in to the new 12 v socket I installed in the lower part of the dinette bench near the fridge . It does not snag when folded down and I have about 3’ of slack in the line when folded. Very pleased with how things went even tho it took me some time to get it finished! I tied into the 12 v at fridge and ran the wires down behind the fridge and through the hole down on the left near the water storage tank and left slack in the line , I also added a 10 amp in line fuse .
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