I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan.
I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs.
I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else.
The one I have in mind is from "Safety Dave" and is connected by 4 pin cable.
Any opinion from personal experience would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, - John
Plendo said
10:16 PM Jul 3, 2014
Hi John, I have the mirror monitor from Safety Dave, works well as a monitor, lots of brightness and contrast adjustment, good clarity of image. The problems it suffers are both from the mirror function, when using it as a monitor it does show reflections from inside the vehicle (acting as a mirror), and when using it as a mirror the reflection is a little dull.
I am like you, I lack space on the dash, and actually prefer having the rear view image where I expect to find it, where the mirror normally is. I install mine when I am towing, but if I am not going to tow for a couple of days I take it off.
Treecrest14 said
10:34 PM Jul 3, 2014
I bought mine on Ebay. This is the 2nd one I have had - both wreless. 1st one went with the van when I sold it. I've found that it is best to reposition the mirror to face myself and that way you reduce the reflections. I've wired my camera so that it only works when the car/van lights are on.
Happy Camper said
07:49 AM Jul 4, 2014
Thanks guys for the feedback.
I think I will go ahead and buy it and like Plendo will remove it when not towing as that seems the best way to go for my situation.
Appreciate your help.
Cheers, John
Wombat 280 said
05:24 PM Jul 12, 2014
I have a question of Diesel drivers does anyone have interference from the vehicle when the motor is running when using a wireless camera Mine seems to go all fuzzy
Treecrest14 said
10:15 PM Jul 13, 2014
I have a diesel Triton dual cab and have a wireless camera/monitor and do not have any interference..
Glen
-- Edited by Treecrest14 on Sunday 13th of July 2014 10:15:38 PM
I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan.
I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs.
I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else.
The one I have in mind is from "Safety Dave" and is connected by 4 pin cable.
Any opinion from personal experience would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, - John
Hi John, I have the mirror monitor from Safety Dave, works well as a monitor, lots of brightness and contrast adjustment, good clarity of image. The problems it suffers are both from the mirror function, when using it as a monitor it does show reflections from inside the vehicle (acting as a mirror), and when using it as a mirror the reflection is a little dull.
I am like you, I lack space on the dash, and actually prefer having the rear view image where I expect to find it, where the mirror normally is. I install mine when I am towing, but if I am not going to tow for a couple of days I take it off.
I bought mine on Ebay. This is the 2nd one I have had - both wreless. 1st one went with the van when I sold it. I've found that it is best to reposition the mirror to face myself and that way you reduce the reflections. I've wired my camera so that it only works when the car/van lights are on.
I think I will go ahead and buy it and like Plendo will remove it when not towing as that seems the best way to go for my situation.
Appreciate your help.
Cheers, John
I have a diesel Triton dual cab and have a wireless camera/monitor and do not have any interference..
Glen
-- Edited by Treecrest14 on Sunday 13th of July 2014 10:15:38 PM