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Richand Cindy View Drop Down

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Topic: Rear View camera
Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 6:47pm

We have a Jeep Cherokee with back up camera. We got the full manual to see how to remove the camera. Unfortunately I cannot find a replacement camera and it uses a non standard plug. The idea is to add a camera to the RPOD and run the cable to the Jeep and splice in a switch. Then whenever I attache the RPOD I merely slide the switch and switch to my rear RPOD view instead of the rear Jeep view. Sounds like a great idea but my dealer cannot get individual parts only the entire back up system. So still searching for the parts. But if your truck can be adapted may be better than having two screens up front

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Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 2:42pm

I use a traffic cone, works great!

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Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 2:22pm

Hi DLuke! I am new to the forum and to R-Pods as well. Just got a 177 a few weeks ago and before leaving on a solo trip from AZ to Teton National Park I purchased a portable back up camera for the Pod. The one I bought has a super strong magnet that fits perfect in the spare wheel well. I put it on and off as needed. Its wireless and connects via its own wifi to a small display that plugs into a cigarette lighter / power in your car/truck. It worked great and the price was reasonable. I purchased the Rear View Safety RVS 83112. For a new RV'er and traveling with just my pup - it was great having "eyes" on the back of the Pod when backing up!

Here is a link to the Amazon page:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O513V8S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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mcarter

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Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 9:34am

DLuke - I also have a Colorado, I am not aware of a rear view RV camera that would adapt to the existing display. I have looked at several sites that offer RV cameras and from what I have seen they differ greatly in prices and technology, in every case they have their own display. Not hard to do, just matter of how much you want to spend, certainly available.

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Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:30am

I don't have my R-Pod yet but that hasn't stopped me from window shopping and list making. In the process I came across a Garmin unit https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/rv/rv-660lmt/prod524447.html that you can add a wireless backup camera to. I thought it looked pretty interesting and gets good reviews.

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Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:05am

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 180!

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

DLuke

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Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 12:15am

New Rpod'er here (180), just returned from second trip. The built-in backup camera on our 2016 Chevy Colorado is fantastic for hitching up, and has me dreaming about a rear view camera for the Rpod backside as our side mirrors are just adequate. Does anyone have experience or advice?

DLuke
Rpod 180

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Richand Cindy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Topic: Rear View camera Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 6:47pm
	We have a Jeep Cherokee with back up camera. We got the full manual to see how to remove the camera. Unfortunately I cannot find a replacement camera and it uses a non standard plug. The idea is to add a camera to the RPOD and run the cable to the Jeep and splice in a switch. Then whenever I attache the RPOD I merely slide the switch and switch to my rear RPOD view instead of the rear Jeep view. Sounds like a great idea but my dealer cannot get individual parts only the entire back up system. So still searching for the parts. But if your truck can be adapted may be better than having two screens up front
	OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 2:42pm
	I use a traffic cone, works great!
	Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

AZ Hiker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 2:22pm
	Hi DLuke! I am new to the forum and to R-Pods as well. Just got a 177 a few weeks ago and before leaving on a solo trip from AZ to Teton National Park I purchased a portable back up camera for the Pod. The one I bought has a super strong magnet that fits perfect in the spare wheel well. I put it on and off as needed. Its wireless and connects via its own wifi to a small display that plugs into a cigarette lighter / power in your car/truck. It worked great and the price was reasonable. I purchased the Rear View Safety RVS 83112. For a new RV'er and traveling with just my pup - it was great having "eyes" on the back of the Pod when backing up! Here is a link to the Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O513V8S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
	R Pod 177 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 1 Awesome Therapy Dog

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 9:34am
	DLuke - I also have a Colorado, I am not aware of a rear view RV camera that would adapt to the existing display. I have looked at several sites that offer RV cameras and from what I have seen they differ greatly in prices and technology, in every case they have their own display. Not hard to do, just matter of how much you want to spend, certainly available.

12bar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2016 Location: North Georgia Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:30am
	I don't have my R-Pod yet but that hasn't stopped me from window shopping and list making. In the process I came across a Garmin unit https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/rv/rv-660lmt/prod524447.html that you can add a wireless backup camera to. I thought it looked pretty interesting and gets good reviews.
	Your wanted by the police and my wife thinks your dead

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:05am
	Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 180!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

DLuke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Aug 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 12:15am
	New Rpod'er here (180), just returned from second trip. The built-in backup camera on our 2016 Chevy Colorado is fantastic for hitching up, and has me dreaming about a rear view camera for the Rpod backside as our side mirrors are just adequate. Does anyone have experience or advice?
	DLuke Rpod 180