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15 minutes ago, sdelam said:

Good info, Thanks. The trailer calibration thing is a pain right now. I have the camera mounted on the roof of the toy hauler angled down at the max limit per the instructions due to the size on the ramp door. Less of an angle would leave larger blind spot directly behind trailer.  

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Transparent trailer won't calibrate will the camera in that location.  The trailer camera needs to be in center of trailer 4 inches higher from the ground than the camera in your tailgate with trailer attached.  The camera needs to be at an angle of 35 degrees.  Point the camera directly down to the ground and tilt it up to 35 degrees.

 

I realize with toy haulers and trailers with drop gates this creates a problem.  You could potentially smash the camera on the ground.  You may not be able to use transparent trailer with these trailers.

 

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For those who want transparent trailer to work on conventional trailers, I have attached the trailer camera install location.   Before purchasing the camera you may want to check this location on your

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My dealer just checked today. The trailer TPMS is $150.00 per two. Quite abit more than if I would have ordered the four with the truck. Sorry I didn’t ask for part numbers. 

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There are buttons on the door handles. The running boards do not look as clean as the retracting ones on the 1500 but I dont mind them.

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13 minutes ago, MTU Alum said:

Transparent trailer won't calibrate will the camera in that location.  The trailer camera needs to be in center of trailer 4 inches higher from the ground than the camera in your tailgate with trailer attached.  The camera needs to be at an angle of 35 degrees.  Point the camera directly down to the ground and tilt it up to 35 degrees.

 

I realize with toy haulers and trailers with drop gates this creates a problem.  You could potentially smash the camera on the ground.  You may not be able to use transparent trailer with these trailers.

 

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Did not see that in the instructions that came with the camera or the owners owner's manual. That would be good info to have before I drilled holes in my camper. I did consider placing it in the center of the door, there probably is enough ground clearance for the camera but the instruction specifically say not to route the cable under the camper.

 

It did calibrate eventually, just took about a mile of less than 30 mph. But lost the cal during fuel stops. I thought perhaps it was due to me not allowing the system to fully boot up before pulling away from the pump.

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17 minutes ago, MTU Alum said:

I would say no.  Rpos with trailer cams are:  UVI and UVS.

 

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Only reason I ask is because it appears that the camera coax cable is actually taped under the bumper, at least on my truck. I ordered the trailer receptacle with the camera ports and that cable plugged right in. Nothing appeared on the infotainment, as expected but I haven’t tried plugging the camera in yet since it’s so expensive... maybe the dealer has to program something? 

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5 minutes ago, 2k19Sierra said:

Only reason I ask is because it appears that the camera coax cable is actually taped under the bumper, at least on my truck. I ordered the trailer receptacle with the camera ports and that cable plugged right in. Nothing appeared on the infotainment, as expected but I haven’t tried plugging the camera in yet since it’s so expensive... maybe the dealer has to program something? 

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17 minutes ago, sdelam said:

Did not see that in the instructions that came with the camera or the owners owner's manual. That would be good info to have before I drilled holes in my camper. I did consider placing it in the center of the door, there probably is enough ground clearance for the camera but the instruction specifically say not to route the cable under the camper.

 

It did calibrate eventually, just took about a mile of less than 30 mph. But lost the cal during fuel stops. I thought perhaps it was due to me not allowing the system to fully boot up before pulling away from the pump.

 

I haven't seen an owner's manual yet.  Some of problem maybe due to the 2020 cameras not available yet and most people are using 2019.  With transparent trailer being new for 2020, there probably new instructions for transparent applications.  

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20 minutes ago, 2k19Sierra said:

 

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I'm not sure.  I know you must have a trailer information module.  This shows up as the trailer app on your infotainment screen.  Option code U1D.

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I'm not sure.  I know you must have a trailer information module.  This shows up as the trailer app on your infotainment screen.  Option code U1D.

Yea exactly. I might have the dealer have a look at it next week when I get my first oil change. See if they can program/activate something to make it work. Been scouring the wiring diagrams to see what i could be missing. I even have the trailer camera module fuse installed! Can’t be difficult to get camera to work.  Maybe I need one of these video modules installed...?

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I haven't seen an owner's manual yet.  Some of problem maybe due to the 2020 cameras not available yet and most people are using 2019.  With transparent trailer being new for 2020, there probably new instructions for transparent applications.  

Good point, I did use a 19 camera. 

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I have been watching all the camera issues everyone is having. I came across a HD coax cable at Amazon. Here is  the link. This one is 50 feet. I am wondering if this would help a lot of people IF this would work. I know it has the power cable with it but that wouldn't be needed but the HD and made for security cameras. Maybe someone would chime in and take a chance on a 2020 camera utilizing this cable?

SyncArrow Premium PRO-Grade 1080P HD Premade 2-In-1 Multi-Purpose Fire-Rated Double Shielded BNC Video Power Extension Cord CCTV Combo Coaxial Cable with BNC RCA (PRO-15M2W, 50 feet, White)

 

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I am looking at buying a 2020 Silverado 2500 HD LT. It has the convenience package 1&2 that has Advanced Trailering Package. When in reverse it only shows two camera angles and three icons on the screen. The hitch and regular back and with or without lines.  

 

Before I buy it I wanted to see if it included the feature for the transparent trailering. 

 

The hookup in the rear just has the 7 way and 4 way plug. Not the one for the camera port. 

 

So confused. Can anyone help. Not sure if the wiring is there and/or how the icons appear on the screen. 

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8 hours ago, Dave1983 said:

I am looking at buying a 2020 Silverado 2500 HD LT. It has the convenience package 1&2 that has Advanced Trailering Package. When in reverse it only shows two camera angles and three icons on the screen. The hitch and regular back and with or without lines.  

 

Before I buy it I wanted to see if it included the feature for the transparent trailering. 

 

The hookup in the rear just has the 7 way and 4 way plug. Not the one for the camera port. 

 

So confused. Can anyone help. Not sure if the wiring is there and/or how the icons appear on the screen. 

It does not have the system.  You need the 360 camera (option uvs) for transparent trailer.   You probably need at least ltz trim.  

 

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yes, that is correct. LTZ or High Country for the transparent trailer view . You need the technology package and i believe the power folding/extending mirrors with the side view cameras. 

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U1D     Advanced Trailering System, 

 

includes checklist, trailer maintenance reminders, trailer security alerts, trailer mileage, tow/haul reminder, trailer electrical diagnostics and Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor System module
1 - Included and only available with (PCM) Convenience Package II or (ZL6) Advanced Trailering Package.--   --   A1    

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Thanks. You guys are awesome. The dealers did not have a clue. 

 

Where are you guys pulling the details of stuff like that from. I hate to bother someone for simple questions I can find myself. 

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