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Topic: Backup camera on rear spoiler?

Posted By: renhui
Subject: Backup camera on rear spoiler?
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2022 at 4:58pm

Hey guys,

Among the many things I am preparing to get ready for camping in the summer, one of them is the backup camera on 2016 178.

I've looked through the posts with ppl mounting on the spare tire, license plate etc..

I am thinking of mounting it on the rear spoiler with power from inside queen bed lights, which to me is a cleaner install compared to other options.

Have anyone tried this before?

I understand this option requires drilling a hole through the roof. just want to see how involved this is before I go with the other options,

Thanks.

Replies:

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2022 at 11:02am

It might be easier to tap power from the running lights on the spoiler.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: renhui
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2022 at 12:21pm

Originally posted by GlueGuy

It might be easier to tap power from the running lights on the spoiler.

That would be ideal, but too bad 2016 178 doesn't have the light on the rear spoiler.

Posted By: RoverPod
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2022 at 7:34pm

Originally posted by renhui

That would be ideal, but too bad 2016 178 doesn't have the light on the rear spoiler.

Take a closer look. You should have 3 small LED clearance lights on the spoiler.

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2017 F150 XLT SuperCab
2020 rPod 180

Posted By: renhui
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2022 at 12:24pm

Originally posted by RoverPod

Originally posted by renhui

That would be ideal, but too bad 2016 178 doesn't have the light on the rear spoiler.

Take a closer look. You should have 3 small LED clearance lights on the spoiler.

I think you are right!

zooming in on the picture taken before, I can see three small lights near the center。

I'll need to wait for a good day to take off the cover and have a good look at it.

Posted By: renhui
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2022 at 7:57pm

Originally posted by renhui

Originally posted by RoverPod

Originally posted by renhui

That would be ideal, but too bad 2016 178 doesn't have the light on the rear spoiler.

Take a closer look. You should have 3 small LED clearance lights on the spoiler.

I think you are right!

zooming in on the picture taken before, I can see three small lights near the center。

I'll need to wait for a good day to take off the cover and have a good look at it.

Finally got around to taking off the cover and hooked up the Rpod 178 to my TV.

Turns out the rear spoiler lights are only on when the TV's night light is on. so now I am left with two options:

1) Mount it on the spare tire way.

2) Modify the rear spoiler lights to be always on.

Posted By: RoverPod
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2022 at 8:49am

Originally posted by renhui

Finally got around to taking off the cover and hooked up the Rpod 178 to my TV.

Turns out the rear spoiler lights are only on when the TV's night light is on. so now I am left with two options:

1) Mount it on the spare tire way.

2) Modify the rear spoiler lights to be always on.

Or just drive with the headlights on.

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2017 F150 XLT SuperCab
2020 rPod 180

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2022 at 10:39am

We don't have that issue because when our F150 discovers a trailer is connected, it automatically turns on the running lights.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: renhui
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2023 at 11:28am

Thanks for thr replies, guys.

Thinking it over, it's probably the easiest to just manually turn on the headlights when backing up or when I need to check behind the trailer.