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Camera mod with steering wheel controls, for 2018?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ascotta05, Jun 28, 2025.

  1. Jun 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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    Ascotta05

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    Does anybody still make a camera mod kit with steering wheel controls for older gen 3, 2018.
     
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    Germes Lab. Installed this on my 2018. Love it!
     
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    As far as I can tell, that complete kit isn’t available anymore, the few things I see related to it, seem a little sketch. Any tips on a legit place to find this?
     
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    Probably the most expensive option here. Maestro allows anytime camera control. My Kenwood headunit I think has 3 camera inputs.
     
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    Heigh10 by stinger, head unit allows 4 cameras (including rear) you can sync 2 with your turning signals, you can run it at any time.
     
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    You can get it directly from Car Solutions. Links below for both Entune 2 and Entune 3 head units.
    Unlike the kits sold at Amazon, above don't come with the camera. You can get it at Amazon. The Natika brand gets the nod from most folks. See the links below.

    Below is the thread that helped me decide on this kit vs. the Anytime kit I got for my son's truck.
    This is the post (#257) in that thread that shows what's in the kit.
     
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    why would you choose this over the anytime camera kit with a switch that easily allows you to use the cameras, especially when its more expensive?
     
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    gotcha... i mean anytime camera isnt a super hard install in comparison to the germes kit. you dont have to cut anywires, just solder, but you can also buy the kit with the wires pre soldered if you dont wanna mess with that. I personally like having the switch, and would not wanna have to remember button combinations just to turn on or off the camera. even the auto mode sounds annoying to me, im usually trying to get my music or something going and would be annoyed if my front camera was on for 30 sec before i could use my screen. to each their own though
     
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    Absolutely. I couldn't agree more.

    I'm just sharing my own experience since not a many would have the opportunity to install and use both kits.

    And having installed and used both which are good products, my personal preference however is the Germes Lab. I just wish I had known about the Germes Lab kit sooner for my son's truck.
     

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