Third brake light camera

[GMC4Zee]

Just purchased a 5th wheel and using a Andersen hitch. So I need a easy way of lining up the ball to the trailer. A third brake light camera would be ideal. I saw GM makes one but the info is limited. PN# 19355304. Just asking is anyone has done this? does it integrate with factory system? Would I get a split screen between this one and tailgate camera? 

 

[redwngr]

Should be lots of info on the GM/Echomaster Intellihaul system.  

 

https://www.gmc.com/gmc-life/trucks/trailering-enhancements-for-sierra

 

https://echomaster.com/intellihaul/

 

 

 

 

[Mikey52]

Not a split screen I believe, just touch the screen to swap cameras.

[GMC4Zee]

Thanks for the info and links guys.

[GMC4Zee]

Still not certain on info I have gathered. One site says its plug and play and another says in addition to the camera and bezel, you have to order and install a harness and get the BCM programmed. Another states you can only have one connected at a time so you would lose the tailgate camera if the brake light one is installed. Has anyone done this on a 2016? Dealer parts guys are clueless also....

[SMKN LS1]

So, I have installed both the GM CAMERA SYSTEM 19353504 and the separate OEM 3rd Brake Light Camera - 19355304 on my 2016 Sierra Denali DRW. Depending on how you set the dip switches on the controller, either you can default to the tailgate camera or the third brake light camera.  On mine, I default to the tailgate camera because I don’t tow that often. To activate the brake light camera, I hold down the Back button on the oem radio display, enter into the camera menu, and choose the brake light camera. I might also need to have the transmission in Reverse for 7 seconds iirc.  Hope that helps

[GMC4Zee]

Thanks SMKN, that was what I was looking for. Was the controller an extra part? Did you have to install a harness to the third brake light or was the connector already there? I assume you had the factory taigate camera already since its a 2016.

[SMKN LS1]

 

I’d recommend reading the installation manual for a better source of information.  

 

My 2016 came with the OEM tailgate camera.

 

The controller module (p 17 in the manual) only came with the IntelliHaul Towing Camera system and is not part of the original truck.  Each camera comes with its own harness...none come with the original truck on the 2016.  They’re pretty straightforward to install, especially the third brake light camera.  I will say that the harnesses that run through the door jams for the two side mirrors were the hardest part, as they don’t quite fit in the oem boots.  Echomaster suggested we call them for some tips and tricks if anyone else does this on their own.

 

There’s a separate installation manual for the third brake light camera, but it follows the same approach as this one.  It’s available on Echomaster’s website:

 

 

An important recommendation is if you buy these kits, make sure it’s from a GM dealer or your warranty may be impossible to use.  The 3 year warranty is great, but requires proof of purchase from said GM Dealer.  I bought through eBay and luckily from a GM dealer that sent me an invoice with their name on it.  This proved very useful when my passenger side door camera fogged up from moisture.  Echomaster sent parts to my local dealer and upgraded both door cameras as this is a known issue and has been corrected for future buyers. I’m still quite happy with this purchase and appreciate the upgraded cameras.