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    Posted: 24 May 2016 at 10:53am
My wife and I just bought a 2015 178 at the local (Albuquerque) Camping World last week. Currently we are outfitting and learning all we can from other users and this wonderful informative forum group. Hitch lock, additional keys, cordless drill bit for stabilizer jacks, cover and other miscellany so far. 

Any advice on how to hookup (wire) a wireless backup camera. Thinking under the running light cover, tail light or license plate as possible connect points, but would prefer connection that doesn't require lights to be switched on. Any guidance would be mucho appreciated.

Planning our first outing to Santa Barbara campground near Penasco, NM. 
Anybody been there?

Thanks, and looking forward to our new membership here... 
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Any advice on how to hookup (wire) a wireless backup camera. Thinking under the running light cover, tail light or license plate as possible connect points, but would prefer connection that doesn't require lights to be switched on. Any guidance would be mucho appreciated.


A lot depends on which vehicle you're mounting it on and what you want it to do. On the trailer for a rear view mirror while driving or on the TV for hitching?

Assuming the former you can tap into a hot 12V line in the trailer, add a switch, and route the wire to the camera mounter outside. Connecting at the power panel is best. I drilled a small hole near the ceiling and caulked the hole. Running the wire out under the rear spoiler might be an option. Either way you have to be able to power the camera without running lights on. Just remember to turn the camera off if you're dry camping to conserve battery energy.
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Thanks Charlie - if I go with your recommendation to wire from the control panel and then through the roof, does the wire to the rear observation camera get attached on the outside roof surface or is there a way to route the wire inside the trailer to the rear area near and below the running light spoiler?
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I no longer have my RPOD and mine was a 172 so I can't be specific. I ran the wire through the microwave cabinet and over to the side wall near the top rear of the Pod, then horizontally through the sidewall, up to the top outside, and across the top of the roof to the center. I don't know where your power panel is so you might have to cross the slide or door. You're on your own Angry . I prefer penetrating the sidewall because water can't puddle or run over the hole like on the roof. Probably the best would be going through the rear wall near a side wall, but under the spoiler, then run horizontally under the spoiler to the center and exit on the lower side of the spoiler. Nice, but you have to remove the spoiler and recaulk it. Other than that it doesn't make much difference how you get the wire there. Just make sure to seal the holes with silicone. If you run horizontally and outside for any length use a dab of silicone to keep the wire from flapping. 
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Hello not sure if I am the the new area for question for my R-pod 178. I love it can not wait to start this yrs camping. But having trouble with the DVDs player I can not get it to work the tv is working just fine. Need help
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Welcome to the forum!

If you could give some more details on the DVD problem....does it not even turn on? Does it not load disks, etc?
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Thanks for your help Charlie. I was able to get the camera wired to the running light wiring bundle under the spoiler this morning. Camera is on when parking or headlights are on, which is OK as far as I'm concerned. Now have to recaulk the spoiler (maybe this evening when it cools off a bit).

Next project will be a 150 watt solar charging system and small inverter.

Thanks again.
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Sounds like you are well on your way, Stu. Glad you got it set to your satisfaction. One suggestion: When you recaulk, consider leaving a slight space on the bottom uncaulked to let any moisture drain. The rest of the seal and the lights may/will leak in the future so let it drain.
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