rear view camera

[Cougsfan]

I bought a rear view camera and display from NAPA to put on my cabbed tractor for use during snow blowing. It ended up being pretty worthless as the quality of the display is so bad and focal depth so short. Can anyone recommend a good quality (and hopefully affordable) set-up to purchase so I don't waste my money on another bad choice?

 

[RNeumann]

Good luck! Trip around on here. A few weeks ago someone on here did just what you are thinking about doing. The camera would get even a few snow flakes on it and would be worthless. I think the solution was mirrors....mirrors may have been the topic

 

[mikester]

I bought a rear view camera and display from NAPA to put on my cabbed tractor for use during snow blowing. It ended up being pretty worthless as the quality of the display is so bad and focal depth so short. Can anyone recommend a good quality (and hopefully affordable) set-up to purchase so I don't waste my money on another bad choice?

Unfortunately I think the answer is to buy items that are fulfilled by amazon that give you free return shipping if they dont meet expectations. Post your review of your failed experiment here with photos, as well as a post on the one you finally like!

 

[chim]

My L3200 has had a camera for several years. It is handy to glance at before backing up just to make sure it's clear. It isn't nearly as good as turning around and looking. The L4240 has mirrors that are a bit more useful. When I was a kid I became pretty adept at using mirrors driving a box truck on the road and a Euclid at a quarry.

 

[MaineGuy1]

I bought a rear view camera and display from NAPA to put on my cabbed tractor for use during snow blowing. It ended up being pretty worthless as the quality of the display is so bad and focal depth so short. Can anyone recommend a good quality (and hopefully affordable) set-up to purchase so I don't waste my money on another bad choice?

I am looking at purchasing this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PDH6Z8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1DO77E5TBEWHM&psc=1
I plan on installing the camera inside the cab.

 

[ruffdog]

This company has lots of info and systems to choose from:

Backup Camera Systems for Agriculture Vehicles | Rear View Safety

 

[MaineGuy1]

This company has lots of info and systems to choose from:

Backup Camera Systems for Agriculture Vehicles | Rear View Safety

Yes, I've looked at them. These cameras look exactly the same as ones on Amazon at 3 times the price. I've tried researching a bunch on this, it seems many of these systems are made by the same company and same place (mostly China) but the resellers put their prices on them.

 

[ruffdog]

Yes, I've looked at them. These cameras look exactly the same as ones on Amazon at 3 times the price. I've tried researching a bunch on this, it seems many of these systems are made by the same company and same place (mostly China) but the resellers put their prices on them.

Are the anti-vibration specs the same on the other cameras? Just wondering.:confused3:

 

[PILOON]

Got on EBay or an offshore vendor where you'll find some well under $100.
LOL, just be patient as delivery will be slow.
Been there, did that and all rear view's worked out fine for me.

Shucks at the savings by a few!

I have one on my tractor going onto 3-4 year and our cars as well

Also most displays will accept 2 inputs so maybe get extra camera to front mount.

 

[Boondox]

I've never had luck with a rear view camera during snowblowing. Even mounted inside the cab the amount of snow drifting over the rear window quickly renders it useless.

Pete

 

[LittleBill21]

this seems to have good reviews,

https://www.amazon.com/1024X600-Wat...d95bcd28bcb5504de649d5dad695a1&language=en_US

but i agree might make sense to put the camera inside the cab behind a wiper.

 

[Hilbilly]

Here's the same camera in Canada.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HFWPRPG?tag=viglink20660-20

Note the price difference.

 

[leonz]

Save yourself some grief, I have had a hard wired cab cam for 8 years and it worked very well.
I have to replace the rear camera on my system. It would have lasted much longer but the road salt ruined it.

If you purchase the wireless camera system and monitor from cabcam they are much less work and you only need to replace a battery in the camera when the signals get weak. It will come in handy if you have a trailer that you tow with your mule as you can line the hitch and receiver up much easier by mounting a camera on a magnet that is attached to the trailer. After you get hooked up you can simply remove the camera from the trailer and put it in a safe spot to store it until you need it again.

CabCAM™ Camera Observation Systems from A&I Products

 

[Cougsfan]

Save yourself some grief, I have had a hard wired cab cam for 8 years and it worked very well.
I have to replace the rear camera on my system. It would have lasted much longer but the road salt ruined it.

If you purchase the wireless camera system and monitor from cabcam they are much less work and you only need to replace a battery in the camera when the signals get weak. It will come in handy if you have a trailer that you tow with your mule as you can line the hitch and receiver up much easier by mounting a camera on a magnet that is attached to the trailer. After you get hooked up you can simply remove the camera from the trailer and put it in a safe spot to store it until you need it again.

CabCAM Camera Observation Systems from A&I Products

I appreciate the suggestion leonz, this system looks absolutely wonderful and would be great to have. But it appears that your budget constraints are quite different than mine.

 

[Xfaxman]

The camera's field of view hasn't been mentioned in this thread.

Backup cameras have a wide field of view, not good for seeing detail up close.

My rear camera is 130° and the front is 50°.

 

[PILOON]

I appreciate the suggestion leonz, this system looks absolutely wonderful and would be great to have. But it appears that your budget constraints are quite different than mine.

Well I suggest U look at off shore suppliers and for sure you'll find suitable systems in the $50- $100 range.
Mine (4 years now) was in the $50 (Cdn) and flawless INMHO. ) OK. delivery was in the 30 day range, but I'm patient. (AKA I plan ahead)