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Topic: Back-up cameras

Posted By: AnnetteGary
Subject: Back-up cameras
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 1:42pm

We have just landed our Toyota Tacoma truck and pick up the new R-pod 192 in a few weeks. We are wondering about back-up cameras for the R-pod 192. Does anyone have recommendations for a good but inexpensive model? We are in Toronto Canada. Thanks for any assistance/advice.

R-pod newbies ...

Annette and Gary.

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Annettegary

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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 1:57pm

Not to be funny, but the best backup "camera" is simple hand signals thru the side mirror . I rarely if ever back up the trailer single handedly. I have two systems I bought over the last few years and both work off of a cell phone. They are a bit slow, and by the time everything is hooked up and functioning, the driver and passenger could have had the same end result, with the rig all parked and happy. Your experience may vary. Some of the most entertaining scenes I have watched have been observing folks back a rig into a parking spot. I am not sure a camera would have helped. I have tried to help folks back a trailer by standing by the open drivers window, and they never turn the wheel the way I tell them to.

So pick a system and practice, practice, practice. They all work.

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 3:22pm

We bought a Furrion Vision s 4.3 wireless back up camera. Very easy install as our camper was pre-wired for it.
Love it!! It also has sound so my wife can talk to me as well. I think it was $400.00

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

Posted By: RoverPod
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 4:24pm

Originally posted by john in idaho

Not to be funny, but the best backup "camera" is simple hand signals thru the side mirror . I rarely if ever back up the trailer single handedly. I have two systems I bought over the last few years and both work off of a cell phone. They are a bit slow, and by the time everything is hooked up and functioning, the driver and passenger could have had the same end result, with the rig all parked and happy. Your experience may vary. Some of the most entertaining scenes I have watched have been observing folks back a rig into a parking spot. I am not sure a camera would have helped. I have tried to help folks back a trailer by standing by the open drivers window, and they never turn the wheel the way I tell them to.

So pick a system and practice, practice, practice. They all work.

Hand signals might be great, but not everyone travels with someone else to help them.

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2017 F150 XLT SuperCab
2020 rPod 180

Posted By: RoverPod
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 4:26pm

Originally posted by Leo B

We bought a Furrion Vision s 4.3 wireless back up camera. Very easy install as our camper was pre-wired for it.

Love it!! It also has sound so my wife can talk to me as well. I think it was $400.00

I had my dealer install a Furrion Vision S, too. Other than the screen being a little small, it works great for me. Works as an observation camera too while drive.

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2017 F150 XLT SuperCab
2020 rPod 180

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 5:38pm

I really like being about to see behind while driving. Let's you see how close vehicle are following or when it is clear to pull in after passing a vehicle.

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