Backup Camera to hook up trailer

[newbury]

We had a long thread on this before w/ a bunch of good info. I bought the magnetic wireless. Works fine and swaps around.
Maybe someone else could search for the thread.
there's also this http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/137550-anybody-use-back-up-balls.html

 

[gilbertmsg]

I purchased one of the Peak products. Has about 3.5" screen. It does a great job for back up to trailers. I hardly ever have to move my vehicle after backing. Before camera, I had get out numerous times if not lucky. I have my receiver inside of truck attached with 2 sided velcro to back window. No issues after 1 year of use. Good product.

Eddie

 

[Barabajackal]

auto zone has one has anyone tried it?

Yep. We got the cheaper (small monitor) of the two license plate mount wireless cameras...about $80-$90 IIRC. I decided to hook the camera power up to the wiring going to the license plate lights so I could look at the hitch while driving down the road if I wanted to. It has worked fine for about seven months, four of which I was pulling one or two travel trailers per day.

I put the suction cup style monitor mount in a cup holder when in use and in my console when it's not being used.

It does the job fine and didn't break the bank.

BJ

 

[jimmer2880]

All good info. Keep it coming.

I like the magnetic mount, but I'm afraid I'll forget about it and loose it somewhere on the road.

Perhaps I'll end up with a license plate mount.

Sorry for not seeing the previous thread. I did try searching before I started this one

 

[Reg]

I got a license plate one at BJs a few years ago for (I think) $59.xx with a $15 mail in rebate.
Not for hooking up the trailer, but for watching the horses inside it.
It is the wireless one and has a couple of plastic wedge washers to adjust the aim.
It transmits well through the aluminum head wall, then about 14ft of air, the aluminum front of the trailer nose, another 5ft or so of air, then the (venetian blind type, also aluminum) slat shade of the headache rack, then the cab's rear window.

For actually hooking up the trailer those brightly colored plastic sticks with magnets on the bottom can't be beat for price. Probably simplicity and effectiveness too.
The cheapo solution for gooseneck trailers is a toilet plunger over the ball, just tap it to the coupler tube until it falls and you're THERE !

C'mon, your neighbors already KNOW that Ya can't back up to your trailer.
Do you REALLY THINK a little hidden camera is going to convince them otherwise ?
(-:

 

[jimmer2880]

.....
C'mon, your neighbors already KNOW that Ya can't back up to your trailer.
Do you REALLY THINK a little hidden camera is going to convince them otherwise ?
(-:

I really don't care what the neighbors thing. I hook up to a trailer on average, 2x per week. Been doing that for many years and I am pretty good at it, but I really am tired of getting out of the truck more than once.

 

[teg]

I love backing up to a trailer where the guy helping/giving direction doesn't know I have a camera... has been quite fun... ask them, my left or theirs... and pull right up to the ball!!!

 

[sklunk]

I haven't used the Peak ones, but you can get the 2.4" for $36 or the 3.5" for $90 at Advance Auto if you use the coupon codes listed here:
Peak 2.4" Wireless Backup Camera System

For $36 it might be worth trying the 2.4" one.

 

[MESSMAKER]

WOW
Thats what I'm talking about.

 

[sweettractors]

I have not read this entire thread, so someone may have already answered this question? How would a Backup camera work on a front loader with pallet forks. We cannot easily see the forks as they slide into the pallet. Would some of these devices hold up under extreme outside weather conditions on the from nose of the tractor? I know the ones I have looked at say "weather resistant" and am assuming that is for the camera. What can the display screen take? Ken Sweet

 

[Diamondpilot]

I think a camera on a tractor would be a great addition and would hold up just fine. I have had mine on the rear of my truck for nearly 2 years with no issues.

Chris

 

[sweettractors]

I think a camera on a tractor would be a great addition and would hold up just fine. I have had mine on the rear of my truck for nearly 2 years with no issues.

Chris

Chris, What about the monitor being out in the weather 365? Ken Sweet

 

[foggy1111]

I too am wondering about a camera set up for use on my tractor...particularly to see the position of the cutting wheel on my stump grinder. It's hard to line stuff up from the tractor seat....and that wheel is hard to see. I'm not sure if wireless is needed.

A camera may be useful for several other operations. As Ken said....watching forks is a good one.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I think they would do fine out in the weather. That is what they are made for. Mine sleeps in the garage every night but sees plenty of water, snow, and grime being a daily driver.

Chris

 

[yooper1]

But does the "monitor" see any weather?

Would that last outside on a tractor, exposed to the elements?

 

[Diamondpilot]

But does the "monitor" see any weather?

Would that last outside on a tractor, exposed to the elements?

I do not think the monitor would last a week.

Chris

 

[mjncad]

My monitor is under my canopy, and relatively protected from the elements, except wind blown dust.

I think the idea of a forward looking camera is great; but I think it would be more likely to be destroyed from falling debris than weather. Also, I think most of these cameras are corrected to provide the same image one would see in a rear view mirror. However; some of the newer or more sophisticated cameras may allow you to turn the correction on and off.

 

[MESSMAKER]

I sure can see where one would be useful for loader work in delicate areas.

 

[newbury]

I tried mine on my ride on a bright day and it was hard to see the screen. As far as the monitor and weather - they are only moderate size and you could always carry it inside when you didn't need it.

 

[mjncad]

I tried mine on my ride on a bright day and it was hard to see the screen.

I have that same problem, plus the camera washes out in bright sunlight. Dam Flea-Bay crap. I should have known better.