Backup camera location, anybody mount high up underneath the spoiler?

[Ilikemtb999]

I have a hitch mounted bike rack that stays on pretty exclusively and I’m thinking only seeing the sides would get old quick. Has anybody mounted it above the rear window instead of above the plate?

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I guess not

 

[Tonyrodz]

I can't see why not. Lots of cargo type vehicles have them that high with no issues.

 

[kbuskill]

I think it would be pretty slick... I would like to see it when done and see what the view is like from the head unit.

 

[fiatdale]

Be a trendsetter. Do it.

 

[iamdub]

If you have no other options, do it. It'd be better than nothing and you'll eventually get used to the view.

Actually, that viewpoint would probably be more ideal for you since you need to watch the very back of the rack/bikes so you don't crush them against anything when backing.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

It’s mainly for my wife as I don’t have a hard time judging the vehicle but my bike rack doesn’t come off very quickly so I don’t plan on removing it when not in use.


I’ll play around with it this week. Got my head unit and camera last week and waiting on an interface. Figured I can hook it up and see what it’s like up top vs middle.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I asked this, too.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I asked this, too.

View attachment 207629

Did you get an answer?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Did you get an answer?

Crickets.

 

[Wolfbraid]

Well there are plenty of Flush mount style cameras available,
I'm definitely adding a backup cam, and I regularly drive a work vehicle with a high mount(I like the perspective better than low)
I'm also considering lane change/mirror cameras, just not sure how to integrate them, might be awkward to look at the center console instead(including) the mirrors

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Crickets.

I just got home from vacation so I’ll probably play around with it this week. Camera showed up yesterday and is smaller than I expected.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I just got home from vacation so I’ll probably play around with it this week. Camera showed up yesterday and is smaller than I expected.

I'd think smaller is better, for that setup. Much more options for placement.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I'd think smaller is better, for that setup. Much more options for placement.

I just didn’t really have a reference for size when I bought it, opened it up and was happy it was the size it is. Not 100% sure if it’s the camera I’ll end up with. I may buy something a bit more hidden if it’s going on the spoiler

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Did some testing on locations.

High up under spoiler

 

[Ilikemtb999]

In stock location

 

[kbuskill]

View attachment 208169 In stock location

I kinda like it up high... especially with that bike rack.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

The view is a bit skewed up top but I think after a while the rack would annoy me. You can still “see” with it in stock location but would get old quick.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Just curious, would it be possible to install 2 backup cams where you could switch between the 2? One if you tow and another when you're not. Just a thought.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I don’t see why not if your head unit allows multiple cameras. Or could get crazy and get a backup camera mirror in addition to the head unit.