Reversing camera

Hi any of you guys fitted a reversing camera? Just ordered one to go with the new stereo when they turned up and im wondering about routing the wire to headunit, does it have to be powerd from reversing light etc? Ideally i think id like it on a switch so it can be used when driving and the van is full and i cant use the mirror but mainly its for backing upto the trailor.

thequeenscheese said:

Hi any of you guys fitted a reversing camera? Just ordered one to go with the new stereo when they turned up and im wondering about routing the wire to headunit, does it have to be powerd from reversing light etc? Ideally i think id like it on a switch so it can be used when driving and the van is full and i cant use the mirror but mainly its for backing upto the trailor.

Click to expand...

I had one on my Vw camper wired up to a switch and a roof mounted lcd panel monitor, I had an IR camera so was quite good in the dark as well

I was thinking into engine bay then underneath to where ill mount it, im still in 2 minds whether to power it from the reversing light or back to the cab and a switch..

I go for the reversing lights then you are legal

Hi, steering wheel radio control now a reversing camera....splashing out or what
I bought/fitted a wireless one last year & hooked it up to my double din Kenwood, works fine...camera does get a bit dirty in the bad weather tho, you have to take the live feed from the Reversing Lights or you could just use any perm live if you want the choice of being able to switch it on & see who is tailgating you

I'm after a live feed at the back of my car for a camera - but for a rear facing 'dash cam'.
not located a live feed yet.

(Facelift 2006 FL1)

teddywood1 said:

I go for the reversing lights then you are legal

Click to expand...

Does that mean your not allowed to use it as a rear view mirror?

myths63 said:

Hi, steering wheel radio control now a reversing camera....splashing out or what
I

Click to expand...

The to ka deserves a treat now n then, besides ive needed the camera for a while my parking spot is down hill so if ive got weight in the trailor ill never get it hooked up again without direction.. And men do get directions lol.. :car: