Adding aftermarket backup camera to aftermarket stereo

[JeffWatson]

First time here so thanks in advance. My 2016 RAM came bare bones, no backup camera and the small screen stereo. I'm replacing stereo with an Alpine ILX-W650 ans adding an aftermarket backup camera.

I know I need 12V power to camera via reverse lighting circuit. 1) Is there such a wire in the factory stereo harness? 2) Which wire is it? 3) Can I wiretap into that for my power?

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks all, Jeff

 

[Michael]

It would probably be easier to pul the power off the trailer plug on your truck. The plug is the closest power source to the camera


http://www.dieselhub.com/img/figures/7-pin-trailer-connector.jpg


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I know the voices in my head aren’t real, but man, do they ever come up with some great ideas.

 

[JeffWatson]

Perfect. Thank you!