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[QUOTE=threedogs;604314]It's just above the number plate. I can see from one side of the car to the other and also the tow hitch so I can back up to a trailer. You get a look from above and to the side so you can judge the distance to something as you back up. It's only good for reversing, not using it as a rear view camera.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock Trol
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=58117&stc=1
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=58118&stc=1
Thanks for that, I might put sensors for reversing up to say a wall .
and position a camera just for hooking up the trailer like you have.
now to find a 270 degree number.
Did find this but only for 2012-2014, bummer Already sent him an email and thats all he has
Might have to get onto Fracster see if he can find something
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Rever...-/181725732503
With this set up you don't need the sensors as you can see the wall from the side and judge the distance between the two accurately. Set the camera up first as you might not need the sensors. It's amazing what a wide angle camera actually picks up.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I've got two cameras on mine, one just above the towbar that's pointed down slightly and is used for parking. The other is mounted in the middle of the roof rack and is used to see what's behind me in traffic. I don't tow anything but when the car is loaded the rear view mirror is useless and so the roof rack camera is used in it's place....
Should put pics of your screen so ppl can see what you see.
Yeah, I'll try and do that today. I'm looking at replacing the towbar camera as it isn't waterproof as I was led to believe. Thinking of trying this...Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-LED-HD-...item258d2ad089
Managed to take some pics, display is very reflective (as it acts like a mirror) and I even used a CPL filter to get rid of most of the reflection, but you get the idea of the difference.....
Towbar camera..... Definitely not waterproof.....
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...015/05/192.jpgIMG_0819 by
Bob Howard, on Flickr
Roof Rack camera.....
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...015/05/193.jpgIMG_0823 by
Bob Howard, on Flickr
Towbar camera display..... Red line is about 18" from the end of the towbar.....
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...015/05/194.jpgIMG_0821 by
Bob Howard, on Flickr
Roof Rack Camera display.....
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...015/05/195.jpgIMG_0820 by
Bob Howard, on Flickr
The towbar camera has a CMOS sensor and the Roof Rack camera has a CCD, quite a bit of difference......
This is what I see through my camera mounted just above the number plate.... The red line, lines up perfectly with the tow ball.
Is your photo fliped or is the camera view? You should be able to flip it in your stereo settings
I think Ive found a replacement number plate light. It has led and camera
It looks very close to what i have.
@ Mark didnt think of fitting the ball to set camera.doh
Personally some how Id like to see both rear corners
I have facility for two cameras and with a splitter room for more
I'll wait till my camera[s] arrive to see which is best[better]
I think Ive found a replacement number plate light. It has led and camera
It looks very close to what i have.
@ Mark didnt think of fitting the ball to set camera. I thought your camera was high on the small door?
Personally some how Id like to see both rear corners
I have facility for two cameras and with a splitter room for more
I'll wait till my camera[s] arrive to see which is best[better]
dumb question from a noob - but what do you mean by facility for two cameras? is that like a split screen display or something?? or twin displays?
curious as I tow a lot and my factory radio is crapping itself - so just starting to think through options if i put a good head unit in with displays for camera etc...
You can buy video game splitters very cheap which will enable you to switch from camera to camera
My head unit has provisions for 2 cameras,
I would like to look at 1,, front wheels 2,, winch rope and 3,, towbar
BTW there are no dumb questions here, ask anything you like
I just brought a double din head unit with the lot and reverse camera
for around $200, cant fault it yet,
Maybe wait till you get another head unit, or you could just buy a 5" screen
or one of those rear vision mirror jobs, I found they were no good on corrigations
Well finally done used this billet camera great picture, very happy indeed,
just waiting on no.1 son to wire it up to reverse light and replace all the trim
I need to remove the radio head unit to put the iPod plug back in, at the same time I'll run another
yellow RCA for the front camera, not sure if it will point at front wheels or winch rope we'll see.
Alas the roof rack still lays idle GGRRrrrrrrrrrrrr
Mate this roof rack of yours has been idle for ages lol. Where about are you. If you need extra hands give us a yell.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I'm not very smart but I can lift heavy things.
To do it safely we need 4 ppl , my two sons both over 6ft
the guy up the road and one of the young fellas in the street.
If it doesnt happen tomorrow Im going to scream GGRRrrrrrrrrr
In the Pajero I recently switched from, I had a reversing camera that came as a replacement for the rear number plate light. Does any one know if there is a similar product available for the Y61 Patrol?
No mate I've searched everywhere, I can get similar but not an exact replacement.
Ebay is your friend or check the links in a few post back
Do you have any issues with this head unit with regards to the screen dimming at night when you turn your lights on? I got one last week and the button lights where on all the time and did not dim the screen when I turned lights on, have sent it back to HK for a replacement...Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
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Originally Posted by threedogs
Do you have a pic of the screen image yet mate?
Yeah yeah, moved the canera down onto that alloy centre piece to the side of the towbar.
pretty sore ATM had a big day but Ill post a pic tomorrow for you,
TBH I never use it more a gimmick to me lol
Just an update, I have not used it to date its a PITB to be honest.
Mainly as I need to go into the menu to select camera.
Now Ive put a carling style switch in the centre facia that when wired
will give me the camera image when I turn it on regardless of what gear Im in.
,Question is:::: Do I need to run a power wire from the camera to the switch?
ATM the camera is triggered by selecting reverse.
Which wire at the back of the head unit do I need to pick up to allow instant image
to appear. Hope it makes some sense, the yellow RCA goes from the head unit to the camera