2nd Backup Camera for Trailer

MudDog · 10-31-2009, 09:44 PM

I just got a dual cab 2010 Tacoma w/tow package a couple of weeks ago and am loving it.

With the inlcuded backup camera, I've been able to get rid of the telescoping tennis balls for hitching up

Has anyone thought about installing a second camera on the back of the trailer and then installing a switch near the tow harness so that once you're connected to the trailer you could switch the camera to the one on the back of the trailer?

Anyone know if the Gentex Mirror can handle the LCD display being on continually rather than just when you're in reverse? (it would be nice to by-pass the display working in reverse only when you're towing so you could always see behind you).

JKD · 11-01-2009, 04:38 PM

There is a mod to turn on the camera any time in any gear. I think it stays on for five minutes.

You might want to develop a way to switch from one camera to another from inside the cab. Then you could visually check the hitch, or look behind the trailer, at your whim.

MudDog · 11-02-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKD

There is a mod to turn on the camera any time in any gear. I think it stays on for five minutes.

You might want to develop a way to switch from one camera to another from inside the cab. Then you could visually check the hitch, or look behind the trailer, at your whim.

Thanks JKD - found the "camera anytime" mod - and good idea about putting the switch up front - will look into doing that way.

WV_Tacoma · 11-04-2009, 10:32 AM

I think My Eclipse AVN has an extra video line that may be used for an extra Vid camera input at a push of button... You have to go to option source

10-31-2009, 09:44 PM	#1
MudDog Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24526 Gender: Male Posts: 7 10 PreRunner SR5 2010 Double Cab Automatic	2nd Backup Camera for Trailer I just got a dual cab 2010 Tacoma w/tow package a couple of weeks ago and am loving it. With the inlcuded backup camera, I've been able to get rid of the telescoping tennis balls for hitching up Has anyone thought about installing a second camera on the back of the trailer and then installing a switch near the tow harness so that once you're connected to the trailer you could switch the camera to the one on the back of the trailer? Anyone know if the Gentex Mirror can handle the LCD display being on continually rather than just when you're in reverse? (it would be nice to by-pass the display working in reverse only when you're towing so you could always see behind you).

11-04-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
WV_Tacoma Senior Member Joined: Jul 2009, #19738 Location: Huntington, WV Gender: Male Posts: 138 05 Pre, DBL Cab 2005 Double Cab Automatic Not enough	2nd cam I think My Eclipse AVN has an extra video line that may be used for an extra Vid camera input at a push of button... You have to go to option source

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11-01-2009, 04:38 PM	#2
JKD Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18207 Location: Midwest Gender: Male Posts: 364 09 Prerunner V6 Auto, SWB 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 N-Fab Nerfsteps, Valley Class IV Receiver Hitch, Hopkins Trailer Light Adapter.	There is a mod to turn on the camera any time in any gear. I think it stays on for five minutes. You might want to develop a way to switch from one camera to another from inside the cab. Then you could visually check the hitch, or look behind the trailer, at your whim.