Has anyone used a wifi solar camera such as the one advertised on this site . It looks very enticing and I am interested in purchasing . My main questions is whether users have found any problems with the signal from the back of the van reaching the screen in the front especially when driving as well as reversing. I am just not sure how a wifi (solar or other) travels from rear to front in a car sitting at 90kmh. I only have a small 15 van.
I read an old post where someone mentions Digptions wireless cameras but they have non in stock from what I can see
Whenarewethere said
08:41 PM Nov 8, 2024
I have 6 Garmin cameras around the car, solar input to charge up battery(s) is simple, but you are looking at about 36AH per 24 hour to keep your head above water so to speak (which keeps the 28L car fridge/freezer going, primary reason, before any camera setup).
So basically, far more solar input than on the back of an "envelope", & far more battery back up than you would have thought reasonable to cover inclement weather.
But all easy enough to do without some off the shelf third rate money extorting BS brain dead money extorting wallet draining system.
Sidrat said
06:40 AM Nov 9, 2024
Thanks. I was not aware that Garmin made cameras and they are a good brand.
Brodie Allen said
08:06 PM Nov 9, 2024
I have had a wireless camera and monitor in the car for 8 years.
So simple. was plug and play. Full colour.
B
Sidrat said
09:01 PM Nov 9, 2024
Hi Brodie. Did you have the camera on the back of your Cvan and did you have any problems with reception to the screen?
Brodie Allen said
01:26 PM Nov 11, 2024
No probs whatsoever.
Camera on back of van wired into parkers that I use when on the road.
Full colour plug and plaw on monitor on top LH side of windscreen,
Unfortunately I selected a wide angle cam and wish I had opted for a narrower coverage.
wide is good foe backing up, narrow to watch for fo;;owing big rigs.
I bought it all online but cant seem to find the site again. Was huge everything electronic
and then some. Will have a better look shortly. The whole outfit was about half the price
but seemed to be the same as safety dave stuff.
B
Are We Lost said
05:26 PM Nov 11, 2024
As Brodie noted, the field of view is critical to decide what is right for you. I have a dual camera system ..... 120 degrees for reversing and 45 degrees for rear vision. Each is useless at performing the job the other does. If I had to just choose one, I would choose rear vision. Your comments suggest that is what you want.
Assuming you are referring to the Rearview170 camera that is even more wide angle than my 120 degree one. It would do an extremely poor job as a rear view camera.
Mine is a wired Safety Dave and I have no experience with wireless cameras.
StewG said
10:26 PM Nov 14, 2024
I also have a wired Safety Dave dual camera like Are We Lost. I have no experience of Wi-Fi cameras. I originally had only the OEM wide angle set as a rear view camera, but one could not see anything until it was on our tail. I swapped the single for a dual and ran a second cable (audiovisual and power) inside the rear wall, through cupboards, the floor and the chassis to the tug. It followed a different route to the original camera cable (still used) and has now proven to be very reliable and powered by the tug. For rear vision of the road, the 45 degree (narrow angle) is ideal.
Has anyone used a wifi solar camera such as the one advertised on this site . It looks very enticing and I am interested in purchasing . My main questions is whether users have found any problems with the signal from the back of the van reaching the screen in the front especially when driving as well as reversing. I am just not sure how a wifi (solar or other) travels from rear to front in a car sitting at 90kmh. I only have a small 15 van.
I read an old post where someone mentions Digptions wireless cameras but they have non in stock from what I can see
I have 6 Garmin cameras around the car, solar input to charge up battery(s) is simple, but you are looking at about 36AH per 24 hour to keep your head above water so to speak (which keeps the 28L car fridge/freezer going, primary reason, before any camera setup).
So basically, far more solar input than on the back of an "envelope", & far more battery back up than you would have thought reasonable to cover inclement weather.
But all easy enough to do without some off the shelf third rate money extorting BS brain dead money extorting wallet draining system.
I have had a wireless camera and monitor in the car for 8 years.
So simple. was plug and play. Full colour.
B
Hi Brodie. Did you have the camera on the back of your Cvan and did you have any problems with reception to the screen?
No probs whatsoever.
Camera on back of van wired into parkers that I use when on the road.
Full colour plug and plaw on monitor on top LH side of windscreen,
Unfortunately I selected a wide angle cam and wish I had opted for a narrower coverage.
wide is good foe backing up, narrow to watch for fo;;owing big rigs.
I bought it all online but cant seem to find the site again. Was huge everything electronic
and then some. Will have a better look shortly. The whole outfit was about half the price
but seemed to be the same as safety dave stuff.
B
Assuming you are referring to the Rearview170 camera that is even more wide angle than my 120 degree one. It would do an extremely poor job as a rear view camera.
Mine is a wired Safety Dave and I have no experience with wireless cameras.