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Notanlines
06-22-2018, 08:17 AM
Does anybody have a DRV that came with the back-up camera ready wiring? Somehow I thought ours would have.

Cummins12V98
06-22-2018, 10:19 AM
You need to order it. Possible even send them the cabling.

Notanlines
06-22-2018, 10:33 AM
Oh, well. I thought maybe I was just missing it somehow. No such luck. I'm thinking I'll just order a rear facing camera with a hook-up to go on the screen of the truck.
Thanks....

Mtntrek
06-23-2018, 03:20 PM
Does anybody have a DRV that came with the back-up camera ready wiring? Somehow I thought ours would have.
Not exactly sure what you mean?
We ordered the cam's. The rear facing cam is wireless, powered by the trailer clearance light(s) circuit which is common. The side view cams are wired through a separate loom through basement via tongue / pinhead to a 7-pin umbilical socket on the underside of the nose cap (near docking lamp). Wiring the truck portion was our responsibility. They are patched into the same approx 8" console mounted panel. Powered by TV.

With a little better fore thought, the whole setup would make a nice in coach CCTV security panel. Discreetly powering the rear cam, a second wiring harness into the electrical closet, then just move the viewing panel from the TV to the coach. Oh well too soon old, too late wise. Hard to know what mfrs. are going to do.
We have some IPCam's we use with our router and smart devices for security.

Cummins12V98
06-24-2018, 02:05 PM
Not exactly sure what you mean?
We ordered the cam's. The rear facing cam is wireless, powered by the trailer clearance light(s) circuit which is common. The side view cams are wired through a separate loom through basement via tongue / pinhead to a 7-pin umbilical socket on the underside of the nose cap (near docking lamp). Wiring the truck portion was our responsibility. They are patched into the same approx 8" console mounted panel. Powered by TV.

With a little better fore thought, the whole setup would make a nice in coach CCTV security panel. Discreetly powering the rear cam, a second wiring harness into the electrical closet, then just move the viewing panel from the TV to the coach. Oh well too soon old, too late wise. Hard to know what mfrs. are going to do.
We have some IPCam's we use with our router and smart devices for security.

So to make your backup cam work you have to have your running lights on?

porthole
06-25-2018, 09:30 AM
So to make your backup cam work you have to have your running lights on?


That is the way mine works.

Not that great either. The faster you go the poorer the signal gets. And I was hoping with the technology changes that the picture quality would be better then what was available 5 years ago.

Notanlines
06-25-2018, 10:05 AM
So far, in also searching on other forums, I have heard nothing but bad things about wireless on longer 5'ver's. I may pass on this thing. I'm not interested in more grief.

Muddflap
06-25-2018, 06:30 PM
My RV is prepped for a camera. I bought a Furrion wireless observation camera (vs back-up camera). The observation camera maintains good signal quality regardless of speed and my 5er is 40’ again with good signal strength.

That being said, the actual video display is sufficient but not spectacular.

Helipilot
06-25-2018, 10:37 PM
Wireless here with no issues other than the requirement to power it with the running lights. We occasionally double tow and it lets me keep an eye on the attached trailer.


2011 DRV Mobile Suites 36 RSSB3 with vanity slide.

dmorse68
06-26-2018, 12:24 AM
My 36RSSB3 came with a rear cam system (camera already mounted on rear and a box with the monitor), but I have no idea how to hook the thing up inside my ‘17 F350 DRW. Any tips or instructions would be much appreciated.

David

golf_bears
06-26-2018, 10:28 AM
dmorse68, is your backup camera system wireless or wired?

dmorse68
06-26-2018, 02:45 PM
dmorse68, is your backup camera system wireless or wired?
Wireless I believe. There isn’t a long cable in the box that would connect the camera to the monitor, so pretty safe to say wireless. It’s the one that came with my ‘18 DRV 36’er if that’s any help. Thanks for helping.

Helipilot
06-26-2018, 11:09 PM
I have the wireless screen in the cockpit that attaches via a suction cup to the windshield. Not the most sophisticated set up but it was quick and easy to use. Only have it in the truck when I am towing. There are some smarter folks that have the cameras wired to the navigation screen but I am not sure I want to go that route.


Sorry I am not more help to you.

golf_bears
06-27-2018, 08:52 AM
dmorse68,

If you need some help getting your system to work, I may be able to walk you through it.

Send me a PM, I'll respond with my phone number and then you can call me.

Typing long responses on these forums is not my favorite sport.

dmorse68
06-30-2018, 10:17 AM
dmorse68,

If you need some help getting your system to work, I may be able to walk you through it.

Send me a PM, I'll respond with my phone number and then you can call me.

Typing long responses on these forums is not my favorite sport.

Thank you GolfBears. I sure will. I’ve got a few things going on right now, but when I am ready to tackle that project, I’ll let ya know. I really appreciate you offing help.

clev
07-02-2018, 03:45 PM
I posted previously that I installed my wired system, and power the camera from the running lights. Yes, the running lights have to be on, but daytime running lights are on anyway.