<VV> FC REAR VIEW CAMERA - DASH MONITOR

[Mike Kost]

I started to pull out into traffic and the light changed. I had to back 
up and a car had pulled up on my bumper. Couldn't see it out the sides 
or over the tailgate. Backed right up over the hood. Stock Silvarado 
2500HD 4x4 (not lifted).

Mike Kost


On 2/5/2017 8:14 PM, BBRT wrote:
> Hey Mike,
>
> You backing into traffic?  SMILE!
>
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> Mike Kost via VirtualVairs
> Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 8:45 PM
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> Subject: Re: <VV> FC REAR VIEW CAMERA - DASH MONITOR
>
> I installed one in my Silvarado after I backed over a Cadillac while
> exiting a gas station in traffic. I got it at Sams. I've seen similar
> one with a smaller display at Advanced. It bolts to the top of the
> license plate and has a wireless transmitter to connect to the display.
> I connected the power for the transmitter to be on when the ignition is
> on. The instructions tell you to power it off of the backup lights. Mine
> can be strapped to the sun visor or mounted on a bracket.
>
> Mike Kost
>
>
> On 2/5/2017 1:10 PM, Matt Nall via VirtualVairs wrote:
>> Has anyone had any success installing a rear view camera into their FC van
> if so where did you mount the camera (I'm thinking engine service door) and
> were you able to find a dash monitor that fits into the ashtray location?  I
> prefer not to cut up the dash.  thanks.
>> Rod Murray
>> ==========================================================
>>
>>
>> I've installed a couple for older people with older cars.  Cheap $20  ebay
> systems...  but even they are 4.3"  monitors...
>>
>> 1 you want the camera up high... in daylight you can see 40 ft.!
>>
>>
>> 2   Same with   Monitor....  up high
>>
>>
>> 3   Bright backup lights if you want to see more than 10 foot at night...
>>
>>
>> Last one was an '86  Bronco II   ran wires in headliner....monitor at top
> of windshield in front of driver....  works great!
>>
>> Matt Nall
>> Charleston, Oregon
>> http://tinyurl.com/The-Corvair-Patio
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