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Originally Posted by SOCALTITANKC4X4LE
Has anyone installed a wireless back up camera ?
The reason I am asking is because Pep Boys has a wireless camera that bolts up to the rear license plate frame. It comes with a 2.5" monitor. It's on sale for $79.99 with a mail in rebate of $10.00 it's only $69.99.
I'm not asking about how to install it, just if it would be a good buy.
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I bought the wireless camera from Walmart to put on my tent trailer. I use it to see behind me when I'm driving down the road. Little cars that tailgate get lost behind the A/C unit.
They work pretty well, but bluetooth devices and cellphones seem to interfere with them.
I opened it up and soldered in a new antenna using CAT 5 cable to increase the range, but I remember it worked pretty well with the stock antenna when it was at the rear of the truck.
Just to give you an idea of my setup:
1. I cut off the arms and put velcro on the back of it. That way I can velcro attach it to the back of the trailer's A/C Unit. I tried it on the license plate of the trailer, but the range was too far since it was blocked by the trailer body.
2. I attached a 12v plug to the wire of the camera and ran a 12v outlet under the trailer for power (tapped into the running lights). This allows me to use it on the trailer and the truck. For the truck, I can attach it with some magnets on the tailgate and run the plug to the bed outlet if needed.