3rd brake light camera

[guido1869]

I wanted to add a camera that looks down into the bed of my truck.  I have found a few bezels that have a camera but they all fit 2014 and up.  Anyone know where I could find anything that would work for me?

 

2013 Silverado Ext Cab  LT

 

Thanks in advance

[Mikebtte]

Interesting idea, I have not seen this on a truck. I'll keep and eye in case you find something. I would imagine you could use any rear facing camera and run the cable threw the headliner. 

 

[guido1869]

Here's a link to what I have managed to find.  These tie into the factory receivers for the 14 and newer models.  I'm looking for something to tie into a Pioneer receiver.  I have 2 inputs for cameras available. Just needs a yellow RCA wire.

 

https://camera-source.com/automotive-cams/gm-oe-fit/gm-3rd-brake-light-camera-for-trucks-w-io4-i05-or-io6-display-factory-camera.html

[Mikebtte]

Looks like your limited on 07-13 options. The factory housing has a lot of room in it, I bet you could drill and install your own camera. Or you could fabricate a thin plate to mount on the back side to hold the camera below the 3rd light.

[guido1869]

I also looked for plans that I could make with a 3d printer.  I have a few friends who have them.  No luck but I don't really know how to look for those either.

[Sierra Dan]

Here you go:

 

https://www.gm-navigation.com/shop/2014-2017-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-third-brake-light-camera/

[guido1869]

5 minutes ago, Sierra Dan said:

Here you go:

 

https://www.gm-navigation.com/shop/2014-2017-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-third-brake-light-camera/

That one fits 2014-17.  I have the 2013.  It's one of the few that I could find. 

[Mikebtte]

3D printer would be ideal. I have thought about getting one for projects such as this. May be the best option.

[guido1869]

55 minutes ago, Mikebtte said:

3D printer would be ideal. I have thought about getting one for projects such as this. May be the best option.

That was my first thought about it.  But I have no experience with that.  No idea where to start.

[Mikebtte]

20 minutes ago, guido1869 said:

That was my first thought about it.  But I have no experience with that.  No idea where to start.

Another option would be to install a camera on the inside looking threw the back windshield. It would work well in most weather conditions, only the occasional glare from the sun. Also would not be visual from the outside. 

[guido1869]

16 hours ago, Mikebtte said:

Another option would be to install a camera on the inside looking threw the back windshield. It would work well in most weather conditions, only the occasional glare from the sun. Also would not be visual from the outside. 

The tint is very dark on the back glass.  It would be hard for the camera to see anything through it.  That's the main reason I started looking into cameras in the first place.  I can barely see out of it, especially when it's dark.

[Mikebtte]

3 hours ago, guido1869 said:

The tint is very dark on the back glass.  It would be hard for the camera to see anything through it.  That's the main reason I started looking into cameras in the first place.  I can barely see out of it, especially when it's dark.

Gotch ya. Maybe do like the police cars, they remove window tint in the spot were the camera or light is applied to the window. If done correctly no light will come threw.

[SouthPawCO]

If your pioneer receiver has inputs for video via RCA cables, why not just use a small back up camera? I just put two in my vehicles ('03 Tahoe and '05 1500). I wired the 12v power to the reverse bulb so when they turn on it, it gives the camera power to display on the receiver. You might have to get a little creative with mounting but they make small ones that should be able to mount virtually anywhere. All you would differently would find a constant 12v power supply in that area and rig it to a switch. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/LeeKooLuu-Viewing-Intelligent-Continuous-Waterproof/dp/B071RSCWZX/ref=sr_1_38?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1545258504&sr=1-38&keywords=backup+camera