Replacing backup camera?

Has anyone tried connecting an aftermarket backup camera to the factory head unit?

I want to replace the factory tailgate camera with an aftermarket unit that is attached to the license plate, but I don't want to replace the stereo.

 

Can I ask why?? Just why??

 

When I have my bikerack installed, it blocks the camera, so I want to lower it to a spot where I can see what's on the other side of the bikes.

Additionally, I plan to buy a slide in camper, which means removing the tailgate (and the camera).

 

gotcha. My guess is the camera is just a typical A/V plug in, but you would have to remove the radio entirely to find out

 

The camera disconnects from the truck at the tailgate plug when you remove the tailgate. you need to source a matching plug and build your new harness from there. I don't see any need to go back to the head unit.

 

Imagine a world where drivers used to have to rely upon these shiny glass things called....gasp...mirrors! Oh the Horror!!!!!!

 

And they never saw who they were backing over. I'll take the backup cams and save lives. Great concept. The cams are there for the little ones you can't see Smit !!!!!

 

If the shell you want to get doesnt have the option for a backup camera, A.R.E. has a shell called the "DCU Series" which they offer a backup camera that utilizes the trucks screen (plug and play). Its a third brake light with a camera in it. If you cant find another way, could find an ARE distributor and get the camera and install it yourself and then when you get the shell, you can attach it and wire up the 3rd brake light.



We use these on the F150s at our office for our customers, havent done one on a Tacoma but their website shows they are available on the build for a 16 tacoma. Just need to call up a ARE shop and tell them you just want the plug n play camera that utilizes the trucks screen. They are about $250 for the F150 so cant imagine they would be much more.

 

How did they survive?

 

I think they used to call it Situational Awareness!

 

I'm curious about this also. I want to add a swing out tire carrier and bumper in the back and don't want to loose the use of the camera.

 

c4 fab has their bumper with the option to add the relocation
http://www.c4fabrication.com/produc...and-series-high-clearance-rear-bumper-system/

may want to inquire on how they did it

 

Maybe just buy their bumper

 

This^. Backup cameras, parking sensors, BSM, etc. are great but before them I (along with a lot of others) never got into an accident without them. They're there as an enhancement to the skills already acquired, which sadly a lot of younger drivers aren't learning because this tech is what they are starting out with.

 

They make a very good rear bumper. The only thing I dont like about it personally is the need to cut into the rear fenders. Wish they had a slimmer side that was just straight bolt on.

 

Not sure but how about this from Pelfrebilt:

http://www.pelfreybilt.com/#!product/prd1/4228548141/camera-relocation-mount

 

Glad your so perfect.

 

Some moron backed into my gals car. She asked him what happened his first response "OMG I didn't see you on my backup camera and the sensors didn't go off!"

 

I've heard of this Situational Awareness thing where you don't listen to music and surf the web on your phone while you're driving. Radical.

 

Got one better than that. Me and the wife were in her 2016 Rav-4 the other day and I was driving. As we were backing out of a parking stall I apparently failed to use one of those fricken shiny things and the camera screen and backed right into a F'n pole thingy. $ 690.00 later it's all better now.