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Topic ClosedInstallation of rear camera - Event Date: 24 Jun 2017
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    Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 7:03pm
crw8sr, like you I like would like to see what is behind me. I checked out the Peak 4.3 wireless and its seems from review people either love or hate it because of problems with interference with some vehicles bluetooth system that make the camera inoperable. So I spent a little time looking around for whats available and I kind of like the option of having the system that run's continually so I can always see behind my trailer. So we shall see, maybe if I put it on my Christmas list who knows maybe I'll get it other then my standard lump of coal! Embarrassed   
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crw8sr, oh my I'm doomed no camera for me! Cry
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Originally posted by VermontPodder


I did see an example of one owner (sorry I forgot who it was) who fabricated a mount on a post using the rear receiver and intially thought that would work. I found my running lights are routed inside the camper and not underneath - so I would have to run 12v out to power the camera.There is no wires underneath I could use on the new 179.
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VP, Just noticed you referenced my backup camera, Here's a photo and and how i wired it.
after making the mount I ran 1 three wire (black,white ,green) encased cord (home depot $11)
Ran the wire down the slideout side frame rail. 
Under the front corner of the pod where the trailer whip(wire that plugs int the tow vehicle) connects to the pod, There was a blue wire coming out of the whip side that had a cap on it, this wire was controlled(made hot 12v) by putting the truck in reverse.
There is a good ground and also good 12v that you can use under here
I put a 4pin trailer connector on the end next to the trailer hitch.
and wired up my camera on the mount, with a floodlight, with the other end 4pin trailer connector so it could be removed if necessary.
I ended up a switch on the flood light and wiring it with straight 12v,, because then it could be used whenever and the flood light was too much for the camera to work properly. 
The camera is now mounted in the spoiler and powered by the spoiler lights. Which is easy and out of the way, and leaves room for other stuff on the back.
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Posts: 611 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Nov 2018 at 10:55am
Good looking rear bumper.  What is the story?
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Hey John,
Every year my local RV guy has a garage sale and I got this bumper for $35,had to buy it!so when I installed it I rigged it so it would either sit in flush to the body or it would slide out of the frame rails about 20in. I figured I would use it for a cargo rack,but the real reason I put it on with so I could get the scissor Jack's higher off the ground so they wouldn't hit anymore. It also doubles as a sewer line holder. Worked perfect and I'm kind of a dork, I sometimes back into things so it served its purpose. There's a few more pictures in my slopodmods Link below.
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Originally posted by GlueGuy
Do you remember how you identified which wires to use?[/QUOTE

I think there are only two wires under the spoiler: power and groun.
I think there are only two wires under the spoiler: power and groun.

I assume black is positive and white is ground?
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Originally posted by Kahonu37

Originally posted by GlueGuy
Do you remember how you identified which wires to use?
I think there are only two wires under the spoiler: power and groun.

I assume black is positive and white is ground?
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That would be correct per the national electric code, but its always safest to verify first with a voltmeter. 

That would be correct per the national electric code, but its always safest to verify first with a voltmeter. 
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Kahona,
If you remove just the bottom screws on the spoiler you can lift it and gain access without having to redo the sealant on top. the bottom isn't sealed so water can get out. The only wires in there are for those lights. Yes white is ground,(but test anyways).
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I have installed at least 10 Peaks and have not had any problems.  Installed on campers, trailers, pickups and one VW van camper.  Installed using the license plate bracket and sometimes had to turn the camera upside down.  Wired many to the license plate light so driver could see anytime he turned on the parking light and some wired to the back up light to work as normal.  Purchased all from local Napa Auto Parts store due to good warranty.  Even installed on on my Harley Sportster so I could see what was behind me with no handle bar vibration in the mirror.  Mounted screen on windshield.  Too much information.
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