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Front facing camera

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Joe23, Sep 6, 2017.

  1. Sep 6, 2017 at 12:21 PM
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    I know this has been done before but different aspect this time.
    I'm looking for suggestions of cameras that can be used with a different screen (NOT THE NAVI HEAD UNIT) and have the reverse photo option as these will be front facing. I'm thinking of mounting a camera in the front bumper in front of each wheel perhaps to help with self spotting off road.

    They will not be mounted in any way that can be used for parking as these will likely be mounted just ahead of the tires pointing down.
    Reason being going up a 30 degree (based on TRD OR pitch/roll gauge) you go up completely blind in these trucks.
    I know from previous threads the camera mounted in the toyota logo is useless but I figure something pointing down more, will be of much more use.
    Problem is all the stuff I seem to be finding on Amazon or ebay sound like cheap garbage stuff and have no info on them of whether it has the option for changing the video orientation etc.

    Will post a write up of the install etc once I figure out what parts to use.
     
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  2. Sep 6, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    there is a way to install it and a new button on the nav screen appears as (AUX) that will be the front camera. i researched it a long time ago, required buying parts from Amazon, was plug and play. would have been $500. all in including installation at my local car stereo joint.FYI
     
  3. Sep 6, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    well aware of that one, but that also includes needing a new harness, I'd rather have a separate screen just for these cameras.
     

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