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C. Charles Hahn

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C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

C. Charles Hahn

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Hey guys,

 

I've been looking at various rear-view cameras for my '08 Sierra, trying to find one to fit in the factory tailgate handle bezel (I bought one designed for the factory camera). The one thing that has tripped me up so far is that I'm trying to figure out how to wire the camera so that I can still remove the tailgate if needed (I've had to take it off a few times when hauling stuff).

 

Anyone here have a solution, or done this sort of thing on their trucks? I know I could always find a different mounting location but to me it seems like having it on the tailgate handle is the best place for a good viewing angle. Maybe it's too much hassle to try doing it that way though. :D

 

Thanks for any suggestions/ideas! :thumbs:

cgalford Enthusiast

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Use a connector like a 4way trailer connector so you can mount the truck side to the truck.

 

Hey guys,

 

I've been looking at various rear-view cameras for my '08 Sierra, trying to find one to fit in the factory tailgate handle bezel (I bought one designed for the factory camera). The one thing that has tripped me up so far is that I'm trying to figure out how to wire the camera so that I can still remove the tailgate if needed (I've had to take it off a few times when hauling stuff).

 

Anyone here have a solution, or done this sort of thing on their trucks? I know I could always find a different mounting location but to me it seems like having it on the tailgate handle is the best place for a good viewing angle. Maybe it's too much hassle to try doing it that way though. :D

 

Thanks for any suggestions/ideas! :thumbs:

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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My coworker bought one of those Walmart rear view cameras that mount on the license plate. It is a very inconspicuous mount and works surprisingly well.

C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

C. Charles Hahn

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Use a connector like a 4way trailer connector so you can mount the truck side to the truck.

I thought about that, but I haven't seen a weatherproof connector so far that would be small enough to fit in the gap between the tailgate and the truck and still have enough terminals to carry the power and video signals properly.... :thumbs:

C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

C. Charles Hahn

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Hmm... I'd seen something similar from Painless wiring; I'm just not sure if those would wind up being visible when the tailgate is on and closed (due to size). So far those do look to be the best option though!

 

It looks like there are several other options to consider on that site though.... thanks for the link!

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I don't know if you've looked at the factory camera itself, but it's got connectors that're fairly easy to unplug in order to remove the tailgate. You just unscrew the rear license plate, unplug two connectors wires that're behind it (and plug the two open ends that're left on the truck into themselves to prevent any contamination), feed those wires back up through the bed to the tailgate, and then remove the tailgate as normal. Haven't done it yet on mine, but it looks pretty quick and painless.

 

Even if you don't use the factory camera, I'd imagine you could use the connectors in the links above and locate them behind the license plate in that same spot too so they're out of view and have plenty of room.

Mike E. Enthusiast

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While we are on this subject. Who has found an aftermarket camara that fits well into the tailgate handel bezel? Post up links if you have them.

 

Thanks,

Mike

C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

C. Charles Hahn

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I don't know if you've looked at the factory camera itself, but it's got connectors that're fairly easy to unplug in order to remove the tailgate. You just unscrew the rear license plate, unplug two connectors wires that're behind it (and plug the two open ends that're left on the truck into themselves to prevent any contamination), feed those wires back up through the bed to the tailgate, and then remove the tailgate as normal. Haven't done it yet on mine, but it looks pretty quick and painless.

 

Even if you don't use the factory camera, I'd imagine you could use the connectors in the links above and locate them behind the license plate in that same spot too so they're out of view and have plenty of room.

 

No, I hadn't seen how the factory camera connects. I hadn't even thought about locating the plugs behind the license plate, but that sounds like it might be the ticket!

 

Thanks for the suggestion... guess I'll have to order some of those weatherpak connectors and give it a go. :thumbs:

C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

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While we are on this subject. Who has found an aftermarket camara that fits well into the tailgate handel bezel? Post up links if you have them.

 

Thanks,

Mike

 

The camera I'm most likely going with is the Boyo VTK-350; I've seen a few other guys on this site use that camera in the factory handle bezel with good results. Here's a couple pics from another member (blackgold) who installed one on his truck:

 

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IMG_0065.jpg

 

Just google it, the same camera is available from several different sources.

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