Furrion Rear Facing Travel Trailer Camera

Some of the folks that followed my transit of the USA from Las Vegas to Batavia Ohio and back to pickup my new travel trailer requested some type of review of the camera that I had the RV dealer install on my 22' Winnebago Micro Minnie.

First off, I cannot compare to another model or brand because this is my first. Additionally, I probably paid way to much ($650 installed), because I had to get there, pickup the trailer, and get back for work. Not having any experience towing anything of this size, I thought I would stack the deck in my favor even if it cost a little more than doing it myself later on. BTW, if I paid way too much, keep that to yourself.

That being said, here are some thoughts with a bunch of pictures posted below.

1. IMO it worked great and is indispensable. I was able to go without the CIPA clip on mirrors that I purchased as the Tacoma mirrors would let me along the side of the trailer on the drivers side, and, about 80-90% down the passenger side from the drivers seat. The camera monitor in the Tacoma cab did the rest.

2. Day time viewing is excellent. Night time like most video camera the view was grainy and of course headlights, especially truckers, could give you a blob effect. However, at least you knew they were there and approaching.

3. Backing up. Not my most capable talent. The camera has backup markings much like your newer truck has giving a visual warning as you get closer. No beeper unfortunately. You can have it on all the time, or shut them off when not needed. I kept them on.

4. Display in the cab was good and clear. The system is wireless and did not disconnect once during the entire trip. The camera and monitor turn on when your truck lights are on or the parking lights are on.

5. Easy to remove from trailer when storing, four little screws.

6. The monitor holder which has a suction cup on it is not very good. Go aftermarket for something else. For one thing, the rake of the Tacoma windshield did not allow the antenna on the monitor to be raised. No connectivity issues with the antenna down but it might be an issue on another day.

Below are pics including day and night time and hopefully a couple of videos.

 

Nice write up . Thanks . I can see how this is needed since the Tacoma is narrow. When I learned to tow , I was taught to stay in the slow lane , then when passing, keep track of the vehicle I was passing . When said vehicle showed up in the side mirror with a safe distance get back in that lane before someone else could get in between . This was from driving a truck box , overhead camper while pulling a boat. I can see how the camera makes it much easier .