RHR radio and backup camera?

AV8B6015 · Feb 13, 2012

Hey guys,
I am thinking about getting the backup camera (my truck only has the sensors) and it seems the planets are lined up against me. My radio is the 730N but the code is RHR. After talking to the dealer, the regular camera that displays on the factory radio won't work. Gotta get the rear view mirror that displays the picture from the camera. I was really hoping to keep it mopar, but I don't want the mirror, either.

Anyone have an RHR with a camera? Did my dealer (hopefully) overlook something?

If he's right, would I be better off getting a lockpick v4 and adding a camera?

S2kiHemi · Feb 13, 2012

The factory back up camera works with all touchscreen radios so it should work fine.

I would get the lockpick and an aftermarket camera though. Both the lockpick and a camera cost as much as the factory back up camera kit. You will get a ton of features with the lockpick as well. That is the route I am going when I get a camera for my truck.

AV8B6015 · Feb 13, 2012

S2kiHemi said:
The factory back up camera works with all touchscreen radios so it should work fine.

I would get the lockpick and an aftermarket camera though. Both the lockpick and a camera cost as much as the factory back up camera kit. You will get a ton of features with the lockpick as well. That is the route I am going when I get a camera for my truck.

See, that's what I thought, too, but then I noticed that the backup cameras I saw (mopar) all specified RER or one other code, nut not RHR. The parts guy at my dealer said he called around and the consensus was that it would not work with my radio.

That being said, when it comes time, I'll likely go with the lockpick for the reasons you mentioned above. I just really had my heart set on a camera mounted in the tailgate handle. Maybe I can still make that work.

S2kiHemi · Feb 13, 2012

Nine5Three said:
See, that's what I thought, too, but then I noticed that the backup cameras I saw (mopar) all specified RER or one other code, nut not RHR. The parts guy at my dealer said he called around and the consensus was that it would not work with my radio.

That being said, when it comes time, I'll likely go with the lockpick for the reasons you mentioned above. I just really had my heart set on a camera mounted in the tailgate handle. Maybe I can still make that work.

You can install a aftermarket camera in the tailgate handle. Check this thread out. http://www.ramforum.com/f51/rear-view-camera-installed-2747/ Looks factory.

S2kiHemi · Feb 13, 2012

And if you want to know for sure if you can install the factory camera then take your radio out and see if it has a place on the back for the camera to plug into. If it does then you are good to go.

fat1 · Feb 13, 2012

My friend has the tailgate camera and will be switching the license plate frame type as he can only see his when the tailgate is down....something to consider for larger loads when you really need the camera because your rear view may be obstructed

garner · Feb 14, 2012

You can use the factory backup camera with that radio. And the kit is only like $300 for everything + labor

fat1 said:
My friend has the tailgate camera and will be switching the license plate frame type as he can only see his when the tailgate is down....something to consider for larger loads when you really need the camera because your rear view may be obstructed

The factory one? It should show the edge of the back bumper and then about a foot of ground. Sounds like his is off. Or did you mean he can only see when his tailgate is up?

quietpeen · Feb 14, 2012

I would also probably go the route of the lockpic and an aftermarket camera because of all the other features the lockpick will give you

fat1 · Feb 14, 2012

I meant to say he can only use it when the tailgate is UP. when it is down he only sees under the truck and his rear bumper.

Trupiano · Feb 14, 2012

Lock pic it up! Mine works great with my backup camera. I have an RBZ radio.

S2kiHemi · Feb 14, 2012

And if you go with the lockpick you can add multiple cameras. I'm going to install one in the front bumper as well.

Audioguy1 · Nov 3, 2012

I'll be adding this camera with Lockpick.
Donmar BM1009-6503

DONMAR RearView Camera Systems

It's about 1/3 way down the screen, just did the Ford one on my shop truck and it works great.

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