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Back up camera and hitch camera

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by 03toyfan, May 8, 2017.

  1. May 8, 2017 at 5:57 AM
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    03toyfan

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    Does any one have any experience using back up cameras on any vehicle not just a taco? Any recommendations?wired unit or wireless? I'm looking at the type unit that has a separate monitor that sits on the dash.I'm leary of the 40$ units I'm finding on Amazon and walmart.I don't mind hard wiring a unit but I want the camera that bolts to the license plate tag so I don't have to drill any holes. Let me here your thoughts.
     
  2. May 8, 2017 at 7:48 AM
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  3. May 9, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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  4. May 10, 2017 at 5:41 AM
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    I find it works better with my vehicle light out , as the camera has it's own lighting, and it doesn't wash out (too much light)
     
  5. May 10, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    Explain little more
     
  6. May 10, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    With the backup lights from the truck and the camera, the pic is hard to see ( if you need to see details ) with the truck lights off , much better contrast!
     
  7. May 10, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    Might want to look at Rostra. That is where I picked up my back-up camera that works with the OEM head unit. They have lots of options.
     
  8. May 10, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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    I don't have a factory screen in my truck I'll be using a monitor that comes in a back up kit.so you are talking about disabling the back up lights on your truck and using the light that's built in to the camera?
     
  9. May 10, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    They have both kinds of kits - I would think - the light that is built in with the camera. They also carry camera to mount forward as well. They have lots of options
     

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