Adding a camera to 40' car hauler

[Garry in AZ]

Hi everyone, I have searched for a few hours and I did find some information, but nothing that specifically helps my situation. I'm wondering if someone could direct me to a post or provide some direction on my issue...
I have a 2023 2500 Tradesman with the 8.4 screen. The truck has a rear tailgate camera, and all the park sensor stuff. It does not have a Fakra coax connector to the left of the license plate, so I assume it also does not have the associated harness.
I would like to install a camera at the back of my race trailer to assist in reversing the trailer into parking spots when I'm alone. I would really like to have this camera show up on the 8.4 screen.

Is there a list of harnesses, parts, connectors, camera that I can get this accomplished with? Dealers can't seem to figure this out, or they just want me to keep throwing money at it until it works.
I suspect this is a pretty common thing to add, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks!! Garry

 

[Garry in AZ]

53 views and no replies, looks like maybe this is a less common question than I thought. If I find a solution, I'll post it here for others.

 

[diymirage]

53 views and no replies, looks like maybe this is a less common question than I thought. If I find a solution, I'll post it here for others.

Well like you said, not much out there

If it were me, id hardwire it into the trailer, then put a connector by the rear bumper and hardwire it into the truck

Finally, id out an input selector switch on the dash so you can flip between truck and trailer camera

 

[joesstripclub]

I chimed into a trailer camera discussion a while back about wanting to do something similar. https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rear-trailer-camera-added.207807/#post-2891161 I never looked into it further, but think your truck needs to have a harness pre-installed.

 

[Garry in AZ]

Thanks guys... I read the trailer camera thread and came to the same conclusion.
Ideally, when the trailer is connected and I put the truck in reverse, I'd like the display to show my trailer camera view. When the trailer is not connected, the standard tailgate camera would be the default. If I come up with something, I'll post it to share with others.

 

[jawzs2]

May not be exactly what you're looking for, but have you thought about the Furrion backup system for RV's? Granted it is a separate screen, but if only used while towing, may be an option. And you can get side markers with cameras as well.