mrtn Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I mostly use the camera just for backing up to a trailer. Normal reversing always includes mirrors, otherwise you can't see someone approaching from the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 It looks like there is a WiFi camera that will transmit the image to your phone. The installation looks simple. Camera connects to transmitter, which is then connected to reverse lamp wires to power on when you are in reverse. With phone mounted on dashboard, image will appear on phone screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 This looks like an interesting option for drilling into the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On 9/27/2016 at 2:15 AM, mrtn said: No, still waiting for the OEM-look cameras to pop up in aliexpress, not yet available for the new model. I had the number plate light camera in my Mk1 van. It was nothing special, worked ok. What is the "OEM-look" that you're looking for? I noticed that the OEM camera, on both the van & wagon, are not mounted at the center of the vehicle. I guess it wouldn't matter much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 It looks like this camera would work fairly well alongside the license lamp of the liftgate on the wagon model. Just mount it to the right of the lamp as the OEM camera is situated. Vehemo CBC01 Car Rear View Camera High Definition Universal Auto Parking Reverse Vehicle Backup Camera with 480TV lines 170 Degree Viewing Angle Waterproof (Black) by Vehemo 3.9 out of 5 stars 21 customer reviews | 6 answered questions Price: $15.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members Your cost could be $10.99: Qualified customers get $5 in Gift Card funds on first $100 reload of their Amazon Gift Card Balance. Learn more In Stock. Sold by Gating and Fulfilled by Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I mean like the Mk1 number plate light camera. No extra drilling, just swap out the plate light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 This one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fifty150 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 By the way, Thanks Ford Engineers for making every wire a black wire. I marked off the positive and negative wires for anyone who might be interested. Then ran my power lines through the OEM rubber grommet. Do not be afraid of using plenty of silicone and making a mess to ensure that you've sealed up the cut you made to run the wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Notice that the negative line on the reverse lamp runs to the signal lamp. Edited November 5, 2016 by Fifty150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I installed a camera and LED light that I found on amazon.com TTP Bright LED Rear View Backup Camera TTP-C14B Best For Trucks & Cars, High Resolution With Wide Viewing Angle, Waterproof & Night Vision Reverse Camera by TTP 4.5 out of 5 stars 136 customer reviews | 8 answered questions Price: $42.99 Sale: $21.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members You Save: $21.00 (49%) RioRand® 4pcs 23mm DC 12V 1.5W COB LED Eagle Eye Car White Light Lamp Daytime Running Light DRL Fog Light Headlight RR-315394 by RioRand 3.7 out of 5 stars 8 customer reviews List Price: $15.99 Price: $9.95 Free Shipping for Prime Members You Save: $6.04 (38%) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 A lot of cursing, and a 12 pack of beer later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 View @ night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Okay, so the aux white led is just an additional light for the camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 At the moment, it's triggered by the reverse lamp. I have tinted windows, so it helps when I turn my head and look over my shoulder. I suppose that if I wanted, I could wire as many of those little lamps as I want, on any part of the car, and wire them to a toggle switch. Or I could wire them in tandem with the interior lights ad mount them under the edge of the vehicle, so that the ground around the floor lights up when the doors open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 On 9/27/2016 at 2:50 AM, G B L said: Knowing how to use the side mirrors is more important. Absolutely correct. I still use both side mirrors, and look over my shoulders. It is a bit of added luxury to be able to see how close I am to the car, wall, or dock behind me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beta Don Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I installed a similar camera with a screen in the mirror on one of my EV's (the other one came with a factory camera and a dash mounted display) and I've never been happy with the mirror display - There's too much glare to see the screen clearly most of the time. Works excellent at night though. Maybe since you have dark tint it won't be a problem for you, but for me, mine is almost useless in the daylight Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I think you're right. I've got that "limo tint", so there's almost no light coming in. With the dark tint, and the "settings" at 100% for color, brightness, and contrast, it actually looks pretty good. The night vision view is awesome. And it has been great in dimly lit underground parking, since I like to back into spaces. It's a very inexpensive monitor, so I didn't expect great performance. I figured that if I didn't like it, I could return it on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Looking over my shoulder in my other truck gets you a look at the bulkhead between the cab and the box, so its just the mirrors for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 In the Econoline vans at work, looking over my shoulder, or even in the rearview mirror, just gives me a view of what I have in the van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 No bulkhead at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 All that we have are the mirrors n the doors. From those, we have to learn to use reference points, lane striping, shadows, and the old fashion "back up gently into the dock". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sounds dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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