Reverse Camera Install ideas

[Limmy]

Hi Guys

I'm looking to get a stereo with the works . screen , dvd , blue tooth , camera .

I want the reverse camera option also . Good for parking and especially for the misses

Questions
What are some mounting positions for reverse camera ?
How to run the wire from camera into the car ?
Are there types of Cameras I should avoid ? I heard there some that don't work well at night
Is it hard to wire to reverse ? so the camera turns on automatically

Thanks heaps !

[threedogs]

don't buy the gps wireless, think most mount above number plate and point camera at towball.
having same dilemma as I want to run two cameras.
its getting wires to the front I'm stumped on maybe under carpet along the sides

[meh]

For a camera in the dash id run wires under carpet under the sides, or under the roof lining along the sides.
Having the camera activate on reverse there should be a 12v wire input on your Screen/DVD system that you need to tap into the reverse light wire. Id have a look at which one goes to the reversing light and see if you can locate the same color at the front of the vehicle

[megatexture]

I've put mine up above the licence plate like 3dogs suggest and I found it to be the best place, and I ran my wires under the carpet and in the step wells under the plastic trim. And connected mine so on with accessories

I've got 3 cameras 1 reverse 2nd is mounted on the snorkel pointing forwards ( for my vertically challenged wife to see in car parks) and 3rd one is in the car mounted in the front overhead light pointing backwards to see the kids. With a knob to switch between them.

[threedogs]

@ Mega how did you get wires into cargo area seeing they have those rca ends on them??
take it you had a video switcher to get from camera to camera. I want one rear and one watching rope spool onto winch.

[megatexture]

Had to take the lining off the small barn door and there is a hole large enough to feed the wires inside right next to the handle ( i think i had to remove the licence plate lights also to get acess) then I ran the wires into the door and in the car through the stock rubber wire loom near the hinge .. It was a pain in the ass .

Also note once the lining is removed from the door you will see a plastic lining, make sure you put it back or bull dust will enter your car via the barn door ... And alot of it !

[Drewboyaus]

I've put mine up above the licence plate like 3dogs suggest and I found it to be the best place, and I ran my wires under the carpet and in the step wells under the plastic trim. And connected mine so on with accessories

I've got 3 cameras 1 reverse 2nd is mounted on the snorkel pointing forwards ( for my vertically challenged wife to see in car parks) and 3rd one is in the car mounted in the front overhead light pointing backwards to see the kids. With a knob to switch between them.

Hey Mega,
Mate, I'm also curious as to how you set up the switching for the various cameras.......


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[scotty83]

I have just finished this on my gu i will try to finish my write up and pic and get it up here for you.

ScottyB Motoring

[threedogs]

I have a video switching Thingy, that allows me to choose which screen I want to view.
Was only cheap and does 3 cameras, I'll grab a pic, haven't used it yet but think its the right gizmo

[megatexture]

I've made my own switch using one of these from jcar http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=SR1216 I looked around and could only find units like 3 dogs shows but wanted something compact that I could mount on the dash,
It was a bit finicky but the main thing is to make sure as little of the centre wire is exposed as the outer wire is a shield blocking your signal from signal interference.

Ill post up a pic of the finished product when the wife gets home