Anytime Front and Rear Camera Mod

So I got my stuff from the JJ (the OP) via ww.TRDMOD.com and man is it awesome!! I was already running the HAI harness as seen here on TW but wanted to easily add a front anytime spotter camera. These harnesses work with the HAI.

In the image, the front edge of the bumper is JUST BELOW the bottom edge on screen so I know that as an object comes to that edge, STOP. Haha. Downward angle was a must as a front spotter when on the trails.



Also, INCREDIBLE customer service from JJ (the OP). Chatted during install with questions and he even called twice to walk me through confusion I had. Everything was smooth once I got it all figured out. Switch I got from Amazon. I cut into the tall blank to fit the switch in for a clean look since available rockers looked really bulky. Running this style switch DOES require more wiring ability but no cutting into factory wires. It's really not that bad and the OP was a HUGE help. Definitely recommend hitting him up for your anytime camera needs as well as help with any questions during install.







Happy modding!

Links:

Harnesses and camera: Switch:

$8 uxcell SPDT 3P On/Off/On 3 Position Boat Rocker Switch Black AC 20A/125V 22A/250V

https://www.amazon.com/…/B07…/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01…

Add a fuse:

$9 Nilight 200PCS Male Female Fully Insulated Wire Crimp Terminal Nylon Quick Connectors Wiring Spade 16-14 Gauge, 2 Years Warranty

https://www.amazon.com/Support-circuit-Adapte…/…/ref=sr_1_4…

HAI harness for those interested. (Will have to contact seller to see if he's still doing these but I think JJ may have some info on the Nav Override as well):

 

Came out awesome Chris. Thanks again.

JJ

 

Received my full kit (front/rear/cam) and ready to begin Installing soon. I'm interested in the NAV override also. Can I get more info on this?

 

Shoot me a message. I’ll help you out.

JJ

 

Any progress on how the camera looked flush mounted to the garnish?

 

Still working on getting one. Hopefully I'll have a chance to get to it this week.

JJ

 

My tracking number hasn't updated yet from a few days ago, is it an error on USPS side?

 

Yeah. It's a small PO that's slow sometimes. You should see an update today I'm sure.

 

Any install video yet? Thanks

 

So I got mine all installed today!

Thanks to @2017tacomaSport for the help with getting the RCA through the firewall.

For anyone who is leary or not that confident in their skills with electrical like myself, have no fear! @Logistics91 was amazing and extremely patient and helpful during the install.

 

Awesome install Jeff.

Thanks again.
JJ

 

Might be doing an install this weekend on a friend's truck and will take some video footage.

JJ

 

So, quick dumb question. The cameras that reverse the image - is that done electronically? Possible to switch some wires and make them not reversed?

My kids love that I can go down the road with the front camera on - and the image reversed.

 

So the (front) cameras that I offer, come with the image normal by default. There is a small wire attached to the cameras harness, that when clipped will create a reverse image.

If you wanted to have the ability to enable/disable that feature at the touch of a button, it would be as simple as extending those wires and installing them to a toggle switch which breaks/completes the connection when activated. If that doesn't make sense, shoot me a message and I can explain it in a little more detail.

*edit Same thing could be done with the guidelines on the front camera. They come off by default, but could be enabled/disabled at the touch of a button.

JJ

 

Great idea to add a switch to the camera. I would like to do that for the distance lines. Can't believe I didn't think of that!

 

Chuck, just thinking outside the box. That's how mods come about. Haha

Let me know if you do this, I'd like to see it in a video. A simple switch to break/complete the circuit will work.

JJ

 

Modding mods! Ha... Yeah I might be changing my grill out soon so that would be a good time to do it. I have everything all ziptied in so I need to pull my grill to do it anyways.

 

Careful, @slowboater may beat you to it. Haha

 

For the record I made several mods from the original design already...but didn't think of that one. He might beat me to it on that one!

 

I bought a license plate surround with a camera.

Backup Camera License Plate Frame, Esky Car Night Vision Rear View Camera with 170 Degree Viewing Angle & 7 Bright LEDs, Universal Waterproof High Sensitive Vehicle Reverse Camera Assist Security

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMC8QXI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's easy - no gluing, drilling, etc, necessary. But the damn thing is reversed. It will work fine for what I want it for - but it would be really nice if I could view things - the right way around.

There's no wire for changing the orientation. I may just have to take it apart and see if I can figure it out.