Rear view camera question

[Jeff400650]

My 2019 2500 has a backup camera mounted in the tailgate, but I removed the tailgate because I installed my camper. And the camper makes seeing behind me even harder.

I'd like to mount a camera on the camper that will plug into the factory harness for the tailgate camera.

I google searched and found Ram replacement cams for older models, but none for the 5th gen. Removing the one from the tailgate and installing it on the camper looks like a pain, and I would have to do it every time I switch setups.

Where can I find one, or is there an after market solution? It seems dumb to buy a whole separate system with a monitor when the factory setup is in place.

Yes, I know how to use the mirrors, but why not embrace the modern features that came with my truck?

 

[Jeff400650]

This looks like it might be just the thing, but I'm not sure about connector compatibility.

https://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/vts30.html

 

[Jimmy07]

This looks like it might be just the thing, but I'm not sure about connector compatibility.

https://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/vts30.html

You can’t use a camera like that. You’ll have to buy the same digital camera that’s in your tailgate, and a length of coax cable with the fakra connectors to plug into the rear facia/tailgate connector. Then find some type of mounting solution for that camera.

 

[MADDOG]

I'm thinking you could extend the harness and use your OEM camera, mounting it on the camper.

 

[Jeff400650]

Maybe this would work?
https://www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuild...jGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBGt6QQS3C9d9

 

[Papa Red]

I hope you find a solution because I'm looking into a slide in camper and this would be a sweet option. Good luck.

Red

 

[Jeff400650]

I decided to just order a complete wireless system from Amazon. It gets rave reviews, is pretty cheap, and will have the advantage of being able to be on whenever the motor is running instead of only when in reverse. Could help with blind spot monitoring. Although I have not found a wire in the rear of the truck to connect it to that is powered when the ignition is on. I might have to just use the tail light wire, so I will have to turn the lights on for it to work.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FLZ1HSQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Elkman]

There are wireless cameras that can run off the DC from the trailer plug but they can have problems getting the signal to the cab. What works the best is to have the sender for the video mounted near the front of the camper and running a wire to the camera at the rear of the camper.

The wireless cameras meant for motorhomes have a higher signal strength but cost a lot more. Check the reviews to see if a particular model has unhappy users.

 

[Jeff400650]

The one I ordered gets good reviews for signal. I checked all the wires at the trailer plug, but none are energized just when the truck is running. That is what I'd like to hook into. I'm thinking I will just connect to the license light, and will have to turn my running lights on whenever I want the camera on. Either that, or just use the backup light wire and have camera function only when in reverse, the way the tailgate one worked.

It is supposed to arrive tomorrow.

 

[SeaSickSailor]

I’m installing a new Expedition One rear bumper in my 2019 Power Wagon but can’t figure out how to remove the tailgate backup camera so that I can reroute to the new bumper. The swing out arms with Geri cans and spare tire will block tailgate camera.

 

[KahneFan]

Use one of these and you "see through" your camper at all times.

WOLFBOX G840H 12" 2.5K Mirror Dash Cam with Full Touch Screen, Waterproof Backup Camera Rear View Mirror Camera, Dual Driving Recorder Front and Rear for Car, Parking Assist, 32GB TF Card & GPS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DRLY2R...t_i_PCCQSFRJCKCT3HN9R2Z6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[GTyankee]

The new fancy Rams have a Video plug in the rear bumper, it is on the opposite side from the trailer plug.
The Video plug looks like a cable tv hook up
you can run a hard line to a camper in the trucks bed. or to the rear of a trailer or inside of a trailer

It may be called something like the
Optional Camera System
or
Wired Prep Camera Option

sites below mention different options

2022 Ram 1500 Trucks Are Getting a New Trailer 360 Camera View and More

The upcoming 2022 Ram 1500 and HD trucks will offer a Trailer 360 View feature with an optional trailer camera system. Ram announces several new Ram 1500, heavy

tfltruck.com

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