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Originally Posted by gemini5362 Pat if you hook it up let me know how it works. If you hook that unit up in the next month or so give me a yell. For powering the camera I would think that you could hook it up to a 7 pin trailer connection if you have one. they have a pin for backup lights that would work and they also have a pin that is used for charging a trailers batteries while travelling. You could just hook your connector to that plug and then when you hook up your trailer unhook the camera connector and hook in your trailer. |
Right source for the wires of interest but I will probably tap the wires leading to the trailer connector rather than use a...
Correction... The 2008 F-250 has a dual trailer connector with two separate parts. One of the 7 pin round ones that I have standardized on and a rectangular one. I'll have to get a plug for the rectangle one to power the camera and not have to plug/unplug anything. I was probably going to wire on a plug when I tapped into the wires but now that my "what do you call it?" kicked in briefly I recall the unused connection. Oh yeah, memory, that is the thing I forgot.
The local trailer manufacturer is open on Sat mornings so after breakfast I might go get one of the connectors and try out the camera and monitor.
Pat