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3rd gen back-up cameras

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bandit2016, Jul 22, 2016.

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  1. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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    Any one having alignment problems with the back-up camera when hooking up to a trailer?
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    bandit2016, Jul 22, 2016
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  2. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:01 AM
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    Its because the camera is not centered in the center of the tailgate, its offset a few inches!
     
    moe2o4, Jul 22, 2016
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  3. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:11 AM
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    Yes I realize that,however the alignment marks on the lens that show in blue have ALWAYS aligned with the trailer ball on previous Toyota trucks I have owned.
     
    bandit2016, Jul 22, 2016
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  4. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    Same here...always lined-up in the past...Tundra was ALWAYS spot-on. I'll try this out on my new Taco in the next few days and report any alignment issue here. hmmm...
     
    tomz3rdtoy, Jul 22, 2016
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  5. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    The dealer is checking with tech help,no other problems that they are aware of,I trust this service advisor as I have done business with her for about 20 years.
     
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  6. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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    How much off are we talking about?
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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    About 4 inches off center.Enough to be a PITA
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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    That is quite a bit. Enough to lose your tail light, that's for sure.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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    And I'm to old to be getting in and out of the truck to keep checking alignment.
     
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  10. Jul 22, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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    Is the hitch ball not visible in the camera's field of view?
     
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  11. Jul 22, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    i guess he's talking about the blue lines when you are aligning to park in a tight spot or aligning to a trailer...
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    I'm talking about the CENTER blue line that aligns with the hitch ball and (supposed) to align with the trailer receiver.
     
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  13. Jul 22, 2016 at 11:55 AM
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    Mine is maybe an inch off at most (the center line). Still lines up on the hitch ball and I can back right under the trailer. Wonder if the camera can be adjusted somehow?
     
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  14. Jul 22, 2016 at 3:41 PM
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    Why does it matter? If you can see the hitch ball and the trailer receiver in the camera image, just line them up visually. :notsure:
     
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  15. Jul 22, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    I don't look at the center line in the display. I look at the ball and the coupler and haven't had any problems.
     
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    Finally someone said this. i was worried id have to step in
     
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  17. Jul 22, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    I don't think my truck even has a blue line
     
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  18. Jul 22, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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    Seriously, what blue line?
     
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  19. Jul 22, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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  20. Jul 22, 2016 at 5:54 PM
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    My whole display is shifted at an angle to the passenger side. I noticed it the first time I was backing out of my driveway. Was using the passenger side mirror, looked up at the camera to check surroundings and noticed it showed I was in the grass on the passenger side. Looked out passenger mirror, I had about 6" of clearance.

    I honestly only use the thing to see how close I am to something behind me. I hardly use a trailer so I can't speak on the blue center line. I've honestly never noticed it on mine, Ill have to look here in a minute.
     
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