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On 4/9/2022 at 4:03 PM, tev9876 said:

This is my first post here since I just replaced my Ram with a 2022 Silverado 1500LTD LTZ.  I have the surround vision system and want to add the rear trailer camera to get rid of the extra monitor I used with my 30' travel trailer.  

 

I just purchased and received the trailer camera (PN 85004154) from Shop Chevy Parts.  I plugged it in but the truck is not detecting it.  Does a trailer have to be connected for it to work?  My camper is in storage and I have not been able to get over there to check out the full trailer setup.  I want to make sure it works before I install anything.  I also need to get it over to a tire shop to have the included tire pressure sensors installed in my camper. 

 

One other thought I just had...  I do not have the tow mirrors.  Will the system still work well (including invisible trailer mode) with the standard mirrors and an 8' wide camper?  I'm not sure that the cameras on the regular mirrors I have are out far enough to see all the way down the trailer side.  

 

Thanks in advance for any input.

Can''t speak to the 1500 but on the HD trucks, the trailer camera activates when a trailer is plugged in. 

Since your truck is a 1500 you may find better info with a search on this link:

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/forum/236-2019-2021-silverado-sierra/

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I redid mine today through the fridge vent.  Managed to snake it through some existing holes.      

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The length of the cable is 58ft.  How you route the wiring, where you place it on the rear of travel, and whether the trailer is conventional or fifth wheel / GN.     If you are looking to d

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Scott614 Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, sheath said:

Can''t speak to the 1500 but on the HD trucks, the trailer camera activates when a trailer is plugged in. 

Since your truck is a 1500 you may find better info with a search on this link:

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/forum/236-2019-2021-silverado-sierra/

We have a 2021 2500HD High Country.  Our new fifth wheel came pre-wired with a furrion wireless camera. Found out there were documented technology issues with the voltage carried on the 7 pin that recognizes the wireless camera so we switched to the GM wired camera to also eliminate the extra screen. Our trailer is too long for the invisible trailer to work. I think 32’ is what they say - it’s a problem with geometry and physics. Also have to mount the camera low. I assume not having extendable towing mirrors would shorten the length it works for. When I bought our camera I plugged it in at the dealership and it worked without a trailer being connected. I think I had to plug it in with the truck off first. Hope this helps. 

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Juan Andrés Del Moral Enthusiast

Juan Andrés Del Moral

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I don’t know if I am stupid or what. I tested the camera before I ran the wires. Looked and no hard bends or tears. But now I can get it to say preview but the trailer camera, the one in the back of the trailer is still grayed out. I’ve disconnected battery, unplugged and plugged and unplugged and plugged. 

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Bulldog5454 New Member

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I somehow lucked into a 2022 Denali HD this June and it came with the camera.  I also bought a new travel trailer (that was the point of buying the new truck 😀).  I read through all these posts and combined a few of the pointers.  My new trailer is 38 ft, and I didn’t think I really needed the transparent view.  So following another post, I used the pre-installed Furion camera mount.  I just took off the 2 lower screws holding the shroud to the plate (not the plate you take off to install the camera but the Batman looking thing) and stuck the “T” looking appendage of the camera bracket up into the shroud and then tightened it down.  I gave it a couple of good tugs and it was pretty secure, but following another tip on this thread I also used the 3M automotive mounding tape to hold it on.  It’s very secure, this thing should never go anywhere.  I moved it down about 3 clicks so instead of 35% I think it’s sitting around 20% but not sure.  I then went up to the top under the gutter and then down the side underneath.  

In the rear of the trailer, I was able to get the cable to set inside the frame, and I used 3 or 4 of the provided brackets to hold it in place.  Once I got to the axles, I just zip tied it to the  electrical harness wires and followed it all the way to the front.  

I mainly wanted this to help backing in.  Installed this while I was on my first trip with the camper and it cut the time I backing into my storage lot in half.  See pictures below.

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PMark800 New Member

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I have a 2023 Silverado 1500 Crew Std. Bed LTZ on order to replace my 2021.  Ordered all the extra cameras to install on my 29 ft. snowmobile trailer w/rear ramp door.  Don't like the idea of mounting trailer camera up high and going over the roof with the cable, nor do I want to run it under the trailer where it could build up with snow slush from the tires.  Also wanting to be able to remove the camera when in storage, due to vandals constantly throwing rocks at, or shooting bb's at the trailer.  Leaving the camera on the back would just give them another expensive target.

 

Looking to run the cable/coax internally through trailer along the left wall on top of 3/4 inch kickplate and thru the left rear door frame, exiting between the two vertical LED tail lights, or possibly below, into a capped plug receptacle.   The camera end would then have a 4 ft. pigtail with a plug that would be inserted into the receptacle when trailer is being used, allowing the camera to be mounted in the correct position for best viewing and "See-Though" effect.

 

Has anyone ever done this or have any ideas ? ?   Considering taking a Factory bumper receptacle and cutting off the top two camera receiver ports and mounting this to the left door frame.  I would basically need one under-truck backside plug and one truck-end plug spliced into the existing cable/coax on either side of the secondary plug mounted on the rear of the trailer.

 

Even though I have worked for various GM Dealerships in the Fleet/Municipal Management position for over 20 years, Technicians look at me like I have lost my marbles when discussing this proposition with them.

 

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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SirBeck58 New Member

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On 6/14/2022 at 9:59 PM, Juan Andrés Del Moral said:

I don’t know if I am stupid or what. I tested the camera before I ran the wires. Looked and no hard bends or tears. But now I can get it to say preview but the trailer camera, the one in the back of the trailer is still grayed out. I’ve disconnected battery, unplugged and plugged and unplugged and plugged. 

I have this same issue. Did you ever figure out what the issue was?

Major Tom Enthusiast

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Even if the cable looks good, test it with a multi meter.  At the truck end look for resistance between the center pin and the outside shield.  There should be some resistance value on the multi meter. If thers is no reading, the cable has a break in it somewhere.  if it goes to zero, the cable has a short in it somewhere.

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Jettech1 Senior Enthusiast

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5 hours ago, Major Tom said:

Even if the cable looks good, test it with a multi meter.  At the truck end look for resistance between the center pin and the outside shield.  There should be some resistance value on the multi meter. If it is zero the cable has a break in it somewhere, if it is zero the cable has a short in it somewhere.

This is totally off topic but your screen name reminded me of a DJ for 96 Rock here in Atlanta back in the 90's.  I actually knew his mother and father in law....lol......Ok, I'm done with squirreling.  Now back to the your regular programmed channel.... 

Jim-GA Enthusiast

Jim-GA

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I have scanned the installation instructions for this camera into a PDF file and attached it here. I hope it will help people browsing this thread in the future, before they buy a camera.

 

I searched around for them first online and could not find them already scanned. Before buying the camera, it is helpful to see what you are signing up for.

Rear Trailer Camera Installation Instructions.pdf

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bsmall1564 Enthusiast

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Has anyone been able to source a new Camera Coax cord.  I've looked everywhere but thought I'd ask.  The issue is if you break the cord you have to buy another camera.  Don't ask me how I know :-(

Scott614 Enthusiast

Scott614

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I bought an extension cable from Pasternak that I extended from the camera end. If you need the connector that plugs into the bumper jack, I don’t know. They were very helpful and have made also made cables to move the bumper camera jack into the truck bed. 

XY74 Enthusiast

XY74

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If you damage the connector on the coax cable it is repairable with this part.    Do a search for "031-14693 BACK UP TRAILER CAMERA VIDEO CABLE REPAIR END"  You'll need a crimper as well.  

 

Here's a link to the thread.  

 

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3 hours ago, XY74 said:

If you damage the connector on the coax cable it is repairable with this part.    Do a search for "031-14693 BACK UP TRAILER CAMERA VIDEO CABLE REPAIR END"  You'll need a crimper as well.  

 

Here's a link to the thread.  

 

Thanks so much for the link/information on a new end to the Coax cable for the camera.  My other half of the problem is my black connector that pushes into the bumper plug is beyond repair and I need that item along with this repair kit.

 

Jimmy R Enthusiast

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As anyone tried the wireless camera now available from GM? It sounds promising.

 

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/Add-On-Wireless-Trailer-Camera-for-IntelliHaul-20-Systems-by-EchoMaster®-Associated-Accessories-19421453?bac=114509,163961,114456,114472,130578,245968,114512,319247,114519,302761,168371,114476,318277,225875,114482,317740,290242,185302,114511,114506,210266,199875,114488,265667,295191

 

 

Dr1ft3r Enthusiast

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7 hours ago, Jimmy R said:

As anyone tried the wireless camera now available from GM? It sounds promising.

 

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/Add-On-Wireless-Trailer-Camera-for-IntelliHaul-20-Systems-by-EchoMaster®-Associated-Accessories-19421453?bac=114509,163961,114456,114472,130578,245968,114512,319247,114519,302761,168371,114476,318277,225875,114482,317740,290242,185302,114511,114506,210266,199875,114488,265667,295191

 

 

 

I can't speak for the camera you linked. But on my last travel trailer I was using a 3 wireless camera system from Haloview. I had a rear camera and a camera on each side of my trailer. It worked decent most of the time. But sometimes I would get interference and lose signal. Usually on the rear camera since it was the farthest from the monitor. They also sold a signal booster to install on the trailer for longer trailers. My trailer was 23', which was under the recommended length of 33'. So I didn't use the booster.

 

This time I will be using the wired camera. I feel it will perform better and I also want the transparent trailer function. I do not see any mention of the transparent trailer function with the wireless camera you linked.

 

Oh, and in order to power the cameras when tied into the trailer lights, the parking lights or headlights of the tow vehicle have to be turned on. Daytime running lights will not send power to the trailer lights.

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