Rear view camera cover

I'm sure its ideal to have the camera centered on the vehicle, but not sure how wide angle your specific lens is; that being said, if off centering is a possibility, you could always use a cb antenna mount (rago fab for example) that goes between the tailgate/over the driver or passenger side tail light. Like this:

 

You just gave me an idea.. buy a smallest and cheapest shark fin cover, cut the top fin off, shorten it to the length I need to fit the camera and the hole for the wire, and cover it with carbon fiber cloth and epoxy. This way it will be a low profile like I want. Little bit of work but I think it's worth exploring.

 

That is what I was thinking of doing too. Use the 2nd fin for the camera, but grind it down so it's a small-almost un-noticeable nub that sticks to the roof.

 

Something like this:



But without the base-stand. Remove that and have it sit flush.

 

exactly. where did it come from?

 

That’s a pretty good idea. Sub’d to see the write up or video of the project.

 

Lightning deal alert! (for the next 8hrs...)

PORMIDO Mirror Dash Cam 12" with Detached Front Camera,Anti Glare Full Touch Split Screen HD 1296P,Car Backup Rear View Mirror Camera Dual Lens with Sony Sensor,Super Night Vision,Parking Assistance

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0987M9BRR/?coliid=I2MB7UFL4UX2S3&colid=3G4NABEASHOR6&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

this and now led license plates .......all this technology scares me in my basement

 

@MESO produced/produces a replacement 3rd brake light assembly that holds a camera. This might be the solution you’re looking for. I have posts out there that covered the view, etc from my testing.

 

Is it in stock?

 

Unfortunately not. I have had my eye on this for a long time. It is exactly what I have been looking for.

https://mesocustoms.com/collections...rd-gen-3rd-brake-light?variant=21207507402865

 

Dang… I’m sad now.

 

@MESO produces pretty regular. I recall reading his 3D printer was out for a bit, so that may have been the backlog.

 

This would work with the @MESO NMO 3rd brake. It has the hole in the top that can handle such a mount/cable.

 

here is what I did for my PORMIDO PR998

 

Looks good. Question: Does the cover impair the visibility at all? On the .pdf you posted it looked like it give a "blinders" like effect; or reduce the cameras range from 270 degrees to 200 degrees. Am I making sense?

 

You are making sense and no it does not reduce the viewing angle. The cover is adjustable - I made it that way for future upgrades.

 

@tacoshell88 - saw someone in BST has a BD4-CAM for sale with BDs, no cam. HERE

 

Is it mounted there to your satisfaction, and just has a visibility issue?

Is the tint aftermarket, surface mounted film? If so, cut a circle for the lens to look through.

 

I had it inside the cap as a test. It was okay during the day but too dark at night. The tint is OEM, so no circle - I've thought of that too.