What backup cameras do you use?

I'm putting in a new head unit and since I'm doing the work I thought I might as well add a backup camera. I was wondering what you guys use? I was thinking of a tailgate handle camera instead of a license plate one to look cleaner, but looking around they range from less than $100 to over $300. Thanks!

Examples:

$70 EWAY Tailgate Handle Backup Camera for 2005-2014 Toyota Tacoma, Liftgate Door Handle Latch Replacement Reverse Rear View Back Up Camera, RCA Aftermarket Input, Replaces# 6909004020 69090-04020

Amazon.com: EWAY Tailgate Handle Backup Camera for Toyota Tacoma (2005-2014) for Universal Monitors (RCA) Reverse Night Vision Waterproof Reversing Car Safety Rear View Backing Parking Cameras Black: Car Electronics

Crux CTY-02T Tailgate handle backup camera for 2006-15 Toyota Tacoma pickups — connects to aftermarket radio with composite video input at Crutchfield

ISSYAUTO Backup Camera Tailgate Handle, Compatible with 2005-2015 Tacoma Accessories, Rear View Reverse Camera

Amazon.com: ISSYAUTO Backup Camera Tailgate Handle for 2005-2015 Tacoma Rear View Camera Reverse Handle: Electronics

 

I use the one that come in the truck. Why would you want to change the stock one ?

 

He said "add" one so maybe the truck didn't have one originally?
If it does have a OEM backup camera, I would use that.

I added one to my base model truck and I bought a Toyota one.

 

Does your truck currently have a backup camera? What year is your truck?

 

It appears to be an 06 based off his profile info and they didn’t come with cameras then

 

I used dozens of them from tailgate camera . com. Good quality, come built into the handle, etc.

I will say that the biggest factor will be your install. Solder, heat shrink, use grommets and loom, run the wire as protected as you can get it. Nearly every aftermarket camera failure I’ve ever seen was actually an install failure, not a product failure.

 

Nope I don't currently have one. It's a 2006

 

First thing is you need to see if your truck has the plug at the bottom of the tailgate for the camera. Mine did but I had to buy the camera and the small harness that's inside the tailgate.

 

I have an '06.

I use the original cameras that came with me. I turn around and LOOK.


You'd be surprised what a camera doesn't see.

 

Try this: in a comfortable driving position, tilt your ear down to your shoulder. Then adjust the mirror so the body line is just coming into the mirror.

The way it worked out for me was that when the car behind me was leaving my rear view mirror it was coming into the side mirrors. By the time it left the side mirror, it is beside me and I can see it.

 

Since I'm upgrading the head unit I was going to use the camera input since I have the option. It's not like I NEED it but it's a cool gimmick that might come in handy sometimes.

 

$50 ZEROXCLUB Wired Backup Camera Kit with 7" Monitor, HD 1080P Display for Car Truck/Pickup/SUV/Van/RV, Night Vision Rear View Camera IP69 Waterproof-B7

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083XV6BFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8

i use this one and i like it. i bought a second one for my volvo.