How would the back up camera work if put on a 32 foot 5th wheel trailer?
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Difficult to answer without having access to the design specifications. I suggest you ask the manufacturer. The challenge would be the distance as much as the fact that the metal trailer would be between the transmitter and the receiver.
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I found the picture terrible in a Nissan Xterra where the distance is much less.
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Well, not sure if there is enough range for the transmitter to send a signal to the receiver. You can try it, and if it doesn't work, return it right away. You will need to have a power source for the camera's transmitter like your backup lights wiring so the transmitter will send the camera image when you put your vehicle in reverse. On two backup cameras that I have, I've had to not use the quick wire taps for the transmitter cord and, instead, solder the wire on to your existing wiring since the quick wire taps will come loose over time. I found that even the plastic covers inside the trunk of my car interfere with the reception, so I had to mount the transmitter inside my trunk compartment instead of hidden inside the cavity between the plastic and the frame of my car......and it's a Miata which is a very short car and short distance for the transmitter to work. I don't know if the transmitter has to be inside something to protect it from the weather. I assume so.
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Sure! But as far as hooking up, I don't think you can improve over looking out the rear window of your tow vehicle. Since the camera has a strong magnet that allows it to be attached to any ferrous metal (steel, iron, not aluminum...) you can attach it to different parts, such as the rear bumper or framework, of the 5th wheel and see where you are going. It's like an extra pair of eyes to see otherwise blind spots while backing up or even doing tight turns. I have found that the range of the camera is excellent and you can even mount it on a metal part (hinge, lock...) of a building so you can see how close you are getting to it with your trailer.
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I don't know if it will remotely work off the backup lights on a trailer or not. The clarity of the camera may not give you the depth preseption you are looking for. I don't know if the clarity can be adjusted. I am still pleased with mine. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Hi Gilbert, I have this system on my 5th wheel and the over all length of mine is about 54ft. from my meter and the camera no lost of signal. Good luck.
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No, you do not have to be in reverse gear to see what is behind you! The view is spectacular, meaning wide, clear and accurate. I don't see why it won't work perfectly on the back of your pop up camper! Just remember to remove the camera when not on the road. Not that it would do anyone any good without the viewer, but some people might pick it up because it is there.....
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That's what I use mine for. I have a switch in the dash that let's me turn it on any time I want. I don't leave it on constantly, just long enough to check the trailer when I'm towing. I have left it on for a few hours at a time. It worked just fine. I think the camera is pretty tough. Goes thru car washes and Michigan winters with no issues. I rate it pretty high.
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I that case I would assume that you will have to wire one in or have someone wire one in for you. But, if you already have a trailer plug you can use that as a power source with the proper adaptors. Either way it requires a flat plug to match the one on the camera. Mine works great, I can hook up to my boat by myself, no problem. Cheap when you consider fixing a whole you slice in the tailgate with the trailer tongue costs about 700 bucks.
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I have not experienced any problems backing up the trailer. If you chose to include the friction type anti-sway device, loosen up the friction adjuster before backing up.
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Answer from Titantech: We will ship you a back up camera along with the system.
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Hooked the camera up to a single pole/double throw-center off switch on the trailer's bathroom exhaust fan. One position turns on the fan, center position of switch is off and other position is camera ON. Purchased switch at Radio Shack. Did not connect the green trig wire, only the two 'hot' wires. The truck had its own backup camera, so made a cigarette lighter plug in switch to hook up the monitor in the truck for using the RV camera monitor when hauling the RV, when not pulling the RV, the monitor is stowed in RV.
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I have a 40' enclosed car trailer. I ran the transmitter to the front of the trailer. It is still spotty because the transmitter is inside the trailer. If the transmitter was mounted outside the trailer it would work a lot better. But when the video does work, it works great.
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This backup camera comes with everything you need to make it work. It includes the power connections and the wire to connect the camera. It also includes a mounting bracket for the monitor inside the vehicle. The cameras wire is really long,I recommend not trying to make it shorter. Installation can be a daunting task.I did it myself with one other person to help. If you really want to be nice to your husband you might consider getting a professional to install the backup camera.I proved it can be done by someone with a little skill and ability but it took me about 4 how to install it on my motor home. Works very well, been over a year and still satisfied. This backup camera comes with everything you need to make it work. It includes the power connections and the wire to connect the camera. It also includes a mounting bracket for the monitor inside the vehicle. The cameras wire is really long,I recommend not trying to make it shorter. Installation can be a daunting task.I did it myself with one other person to help. If you really want to be nice to your husband you might consider getting a professional to install the backup camera.I proved it can be done by someone with a little skill and ability but it took me about 4 how to install it on my... » Read More This backup camera comes with everything you need to make it work. It includes the power connections and the wire to connect the camera. It also includes a mounting bracket for the monitor inside the vehicle. The cameras wire is really long,I recommend not trying to make it shorter. Installation can be a daunting task.I did it myself with one other person to help. If you really want to be nice to your husband you might consider getting a professional to install the backup camera.I proved it can be done by someone with a little skill and ability but it took me about 4 how to install it on my motor home. Works very well, been over a year and still satisfied. « Show Less
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I put the camera on a wood stand attached to the spare tire and it works great. Ran the wire under the camper and tied it fast with hold fast strips.
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Yes, it will work however if the camera is on one side of the truck that's the side your going to see when you start to use it
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Couldn't honestly say. It is a general purpose camera. I use mine on the back of my 5th wheel trailer to see who is close up behind me .
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Both really. You'll need three things to get a back up camera going. Power, video signal, and reverse signal. 12v to the camera will power the camera and the video wire will display the image on the unit. The reverse signal wire just automatically switches to the camera feed anytime the vehicle is in reverse
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if you want the camera to come on when you back up, hook into backup lights for power, otherwise hookup directly to power.