Back up camera

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BIGBREW

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I cant see a damn thing backing my truck up. Especially trying to back up to my boat trailer. Has anyone installed a back up camera on their truck. What brand model number? I am not opposed to changing the head unit to one that has a camera either. Thanks Gents.
 

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You have a ton of choices for backup cameras. Even a lot of auto parts stores have them now. They all do the same thing.

Now for the requirements that you need to look for:
1 The camera should be waterproof (most are).
2 Ease of installation. How much frustration will you be willing to put up with when installing the camera.
3 Color or Black and White. I personally would go color, just looks better.
4 Nighttime capabilities. Be sure the camera can see in the dark.
5 Monitor: color camera should have a color monitor, and black and white monitor should have a black and white monitor.
5 Monitor size. Sometimes bigger is not better. Just choose one that you can see well.
6 Monitor type: Some offerings have separate monitors that come with the camera. Some have a new rearview mirror, and some can interface with a navigation radio. The easiest to install are always the ones with their own small monitor.
7 Your level of electrical wiring experience. That will be a limiting factor that you should look at to determine just what kind of system you get.

Here is one that I have on my truck: Yada Digital Wireless Backup Camera with 4.3" Monitor | Product Details | Pep Boys

Works real well except when it is raining extremely hard. Easy to hook up and it has a decent picture.
 
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I was hoping to go to a double din but that is looking like allot of work, I am thinking the rear view mirror, I hate clutter in my truck.
 

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The one I linked is wireless. Hook-up is extremely simple. You hook the camera up to your trailer harness, and the screen plugs into the cigarette lighter. Only thing you will have to use the screws for the is to mount it to the top or bottom of the license plate. Or you can do what I did and mount it just under the tailgate with a couple self drilling screws.
 
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