Rob41
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I got a $220 Amazon special that seemed to be highly rated:
It should have taken maybe 25-30 minutes to install but I ended up having to spend a fun filled 2 hours doing it.
My biggest issue was finding a good keyed accessory source. I tried 4 different times with the ignition switch (after checking for 12v keyed source of course). FFS, every time I connected the plug, tractor started. Fine, I'll remove the top of the console, clamshell plastic around the steering column and tap into the keyed source for the headlights. After all the little lightweight 7" monitor doesn't use hardly any power. Tested it and worked perfectly. I mounted the 7" monitor right on top of the dash using the existing single screw already there so no drilling. Also used their sticky foam tape on the bottom of the bracket to ensure it won't move. Hid the wiring for the power pretty well so it's a very clean install. As you'll see in the pics, My view from the drivers seat is not obstructed whatsoever.
Then I started snow blowing and realized when I turn the headlights on, the monitor goes out. Okay, so I'll have to get back in there this week and find another source. But it works.
The rear facing camera (comes with two) I fastened to the inside of the rear window using their supplied suction cup bracket for now. It held the whole time I was moving snow. I just used the cigarette lighter plug to get it done so I could get going. It actually worked really well. While you can tell there is a wiper going back and fourth it really doesn't stand out or detract from the view at all.
The last picture is immediately after pulling the tractor back into the barn.
It should have taken maybe 25-30 minutes to install but I ended up having to spend a fun filled 2 hours doing it.
My biggest issue was finding a good keyed accessory source. I tried 4 different times with the ignition switch (after checking for 12v keyed source of course). FFS, every time I connected the plug, tractor started. Fine, I'll remove the top of the console, clamshell plastic around the steering column and tap into the keyed source for the headlights. After all the little lightweight 7" monitor doesn't use hardly any power. Tested it and worked perfectly. I mounted the 7" monitor right on top of the dash using the existing single screw already there so no drilling. Also used their sticky foam tape on the bottom of the bracket to ensure it won't move. Hid the wiring for the power pretty well so it's a very clean install. As you'll see in the pics, My view from the drivers seat is not obstructed whatsoever.
Then I started snow blowing and realized when I turn the headlights on, the monitor goes out. Okay, so I'll have to get back in there this week and find another source. But it works.
The rear facing camera (comes with two) I fastened to the inside of the rear window using their supplied suction cup bracket for now. It held the whole time I was moving snow. I just used the cigarette lighter plug to get it done so I could get going. It actually worked really well. While you can tell there is a wiper going back and fourth it really doesn't stand out or detract from the view at all.
The last picture is immediately after pulling the tractor back into the barn.
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