Picked up an OEM looking Backup camera worth $700 for $30 :)

[GhostHoe]

I got mine today.

They got the wiring backwards IMO. Is the main control box waterproof?

The damn cable coming off of the camera isn't long enough to get it inside the cab.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

I laughed OUT LOUD on this one, a reverse race LOL!

...adding this to my sig.


B O S S

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!

 

[T3rry]

got my tracking too

 

[GhostHoe]

Got mine installed.

Had to get some pics for my bros. Sorry for the ****** quality, but it was getting dark.

It's a bit hard to see from the side because of the LCD glare, but for $30 I can't complain. Good replacement for that useless storage hole.

IMO, the actual camera mounted on the license plate looks dorky. I'll have to figure out somewhere else to mount it where it's not so obvious.

 

[dropmech]

Got my number too. w00 h00!

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Ghost, how did you end up wiring it?

 

[vatahoelt]

heres his actual email addy if someone wants it.. lol [email protected]

Guys just chilllll for a while! its not like your going to be using it tomorrow for a big reverse race or some shit. Just let him do his thing, if it takes over 5 BUSINESS days then maybe email him. look how many he just sold to "us", id be getting pissed if i was him and everyone of us is emailing him asking for more and mines broke and wheres my tracking number, itll be fine youll get your cams..

well, you were the one who posted his email. j/k

 

[DenaliAK]

I got mine today.

They got the wiring backwards IMO. Is the main control box waterproof?

The damn cable coming off of the camera isn't long enough to get it inside the cab.

I agree. It does seem backwards, especially since you have to run the power all the way up front if you want to use anything other then the reverse lights for power. And the control box cord is too short, as well, but at least it fits under the rear floor if you pop it up.

Not that any of us should complain for $30.

Got my second tracking number already. Should have the replacement for the defective one soon, maybe by this weekend.

 

[GhostHoe]

Ghost, how did you end up wiring it?

I ran all the wires as if I was going to just splice into my head unit's power wire. Then I realized that I actually had the wires in backwards.

For now, I just spliced the power wire into my amp's remote turn-on wire and grounded the camera to the chassis. I'm going to come up with something better later.

The only thing I can come up with is that they had intended the camera to only be wired into the reverse light system. That would explain why the ground and power wire are located at the rear of the car.

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And the control box cord is too short, as well, but at least it fits under the rear floor if you pop it up.

I'm wondering if the control box is waterproof as well. If it is, I'll just run the ****** under the car.

 

[DenaliAK]

I thought about running it under the car, too, then drill a hole up somewhere underneath in a more convenient spot, but then I'd worry about water getting in since I live in a moderately wet area. It'll work ok under the floor, just a minor pain in the butt to hide all the wires. Actually, for those of you planning on running up to the front with the power cord, you'll probably need some extra wire since mine wasn't long enough. It barely reached the front running it right up the middle of the car, let alone hiding it around door sills.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

hows it at nite for the 4th time.. lol

 

[GhostHoe]

hows it at nite for the 4th time.. lol

Not very good. You can't see shit in dark areas.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

i know it didnt say anything with night vision, but just wondering.. thanks

 

[DenaliAK]

Wire a couple of Hella 500's into the reverse lights and it'll work great at night!!

 

[Anthony]

Hey guys, would you like me to take pics + write-up tonight of my (successful) install? I've had it installed for almost 3 weeks and it works perfect

 

[T3rry]

Wire a couple of Hella 500's into the reverse lights and it'll work great at night!!

or a couple of IR leds in to the camera.... that's all "night vision" is

 

[04Hoe]

or a couple of IR leds in to the camera.... that's all "night vision" is

LOL, no its not, its more complex than that.

This would solve the darkness at night.

http://www.whitenight.com/index.htm

 

[LazyAssLou]

Hey guys, would you like me to take pics + write-up tonight of my (successful) install? I've had it installed for almost 3 weeks and it works perfect

Sure! I am a more visual learner. I would love that!

 

[dropmech]

Scheduled delivery for this Friday!

 

[T3rry]

sometimes the long shipping times to Canada has it's advantages... i have to wait for mine, so by then, a bunch of you should have yours installed and i will have lots of info

 

[Anthony]

OK guys, I'll post up a guide (with pictures) tonight of my install in a 2004 Tahoe LT. Expect it to be on here by 9PMish EST.