New Head Unit backup camera question

I have a 2009 SR5 Access that I would like to put in a new head unit for a bigger screen and backup camera. I was looking on Crutchfield’s website for a Nav/DVD/Backup combo but they told me i would have to also get a new camera for the units to work. My question is: has anyone made the change and if so was there a camera that swaps out so you can use the same tailgate setup and space? Thank you.

 

Interested in this as well as I'm not sure a new HU can tap in to the existing camera wiring. Following thread.

 

The OEM camera can be made to work with an aftermarket head unit. Problem is the connectors, the Toyota camera connector is proprietary while the aftermarket deck uses a standard video RCA unit. Just need to cut and wire a new connector.

 

You can possibly retain the OEM camera, If you can find its harness in the cab.

 

Yes, you can tap into the factory camera with an aftermarket head unit. There was a forum member on here by the name of nimrod or something like that. He made the harness. Pretty much plug and play except for one splice.

 

I put in a Sony XAV-AX100 with CarPlay into my 2009 Tacoma. It has the camera on rearview mirror. I was able to tap into existing camera. Ordered the unit from Crutchfield and it came with instructions on how to tap into the tailgate camera

 

How did you find the camera wiring? Meaning where did you tap into the wires to connect to the head unit? Thanks.