Rear View Mirror Camera

[LV2500HD]

I'm in the market for a new 2020 HD and when I test drove a current 2019 1500 I really liked the rear view mirror camera.  My question to all of you is how does, or does that even work with a camper shell/topper?  I know they have the wired cameras for the trailers, but specifically will a camper shell/topper completely block the mirror and render it  useless?  Looking for feedback from anyone that may have done a shell on the new 2019 1500s.  Thanks in advance!

[dlockwood26]

I can’t answer your question and have been waiting for a response. However I haven’t seen how this works and am most curious. Is the mirror as I know it in my 2016 HD converted to monitor for the camera mounted high on the back of the cab? Does the mirror not function at all like a mirror? Hope I’m not hijacking but very interested in how it works.


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[Irish80]

On 5/2/2019 at 8:31 PM, dlockwood26 said:

I can’t answer your question and have been waiting for a response. However I haven’t seen how this works and am most curious. Is the mirror as I know it in my 2016 HD converted to monitor for the camera mounted high on the back of the cab? Does the mirror not function at all like a mirror? Hope I’m not hijacking but very interested in how it works.


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Yes the camera high on the cab projects through your rearview mirror.  It can be used as a regular mirror also by flipping what used to be used to "dim" the mirror.  When I first started using it I wasn't sure if I would like it, but now it's the only way I have it set.  As far as the camper shell covering it, that's a good question.  Do camper shells usually cover the 3rd brake light?  It is mounted right by it.

[The Bopper]

I have a 2020 and I have a bed cap coming.  My guess is yes, it will hinder that camera unless they make a special design to accomadate it.  Ive ordered mine from ARE.

[powerhaulic]

No doubt the topper will block the camera.

I like the mirror very much, took a bit to get eyes trained to it, but its great now.

 

[CRApex]

I can see it being useful if something was in your backseat blocking your vision.  I personally don’t care for it otherwise, maybe because I’m not used to it,,I don’t know, seems like I get a better perspective with it off and it’s definitely too bright at night.

[powerhaulic]

11 hours ago, CRApex said:

I can see it being useful if something was in your backseat blocking your vision.  I personally don’t care for it otherwise, maybe because I’m not used to it,,I don’t know, seems like I get a better perspective with it off and it’s definitely too bright at night.

Have you adjusted it?

The bottom buttons have a brightness mode

[CRApex]

41 minutes ago, powerhaulic said:

Have you adjusted it?

The bottom buttons have a brightness mode

I haven’t adjusted it...Thanks for the tip, I’ll give that a try.