camera/screen options?

iron_786 · February 21, 2021

just curious if theres anyway to put a back up camera on my trailer and somehow put the feed on the built in monitor on the dash on my 18... love the back up cam but with the trailer on all i see is the ball and trailer toungue... would be great to see whats behind the trailer? i have no idea if theres optional plugs on the back of the monitor or what? anyone ever mess with it? this would require some sort of wireless camera and receiver but they must be out there?

Snowcamo · February 21, 2021

If you have the rear view cam you may just be able to buy another factory cam amd extend the wiring to the trailer. Idk just throwing ideas out there

iron_786 · February 22, 2021

wireless would be alot easier... running a wire to the back of the trailer (enclosed) just asking for issues... road salt/ pinched wires/ scrapes i cant be the only one having this dream?

JimCost2014 · February 22, 2021

10 hours ago, iron_786 said:

just curious if theres anyway to put a back up camera on my trailer and somehow put the feed on the built in monitor on the dash on my 18... love the back up cam but with the trailer on all i see is the ball and trailer toungue... would be great to see whats behind the trailer? i have no idea if theres optional plugs on the back of the monitor or what? anyone ever mess with it? this would require some sort of wireless camera and receiver but they must be out there?

Maybe reach out to these guys:

Ravenkeeper · February 23, 2021

I believe that etrailer.com has/had (or I may have found it on Amazon) a wireless camera that you can have project on your rearview mirror, but you have to buy a special mirror. You might be able to adapt it to the Infortainment/radio screen, but you will most likely have to switch back/forth between the two. My plan was to get the mirror adapter with this, have the camera connected to the 12V wire or tail light wire (plug pending), then I would be able to more safely change lanes. Plus, when I have the trailer on my front hitch (when I get it installed), I'll be able to see where I'm pushing it to.

Edited February 23, 2021 by Ravenkeeper

iron_786 · February 23, 2021

i believe theres a bunch of electronics in our rear view mirrors now days.. for emergency calling and all that not sure what happens if you change out that mirror? be so much easier if someone knew how to put a video switch in the equation and send the camera feed to the existing monitor? for under a million bucks.. wireless cameras are prettty cheap these days... we already have the monitor ? must be someone with some switching knowledge?

Ravenkeeper · February 24, 2021

On 2/22/2021 at 4:22 PM, Ravenkeeper said:

I believe that etrailer.com has/had (or I may have found it on Amazon) a wireless camera that you can have project on your rearview mirror, but you have to buy a special mirror. You might be able to adapt it to the Infortainment/radio screen, but you will most likely have to switch back/forth between the two. My plan was to get the mirror adapter with this, have the camera connected to the 12V wire or tail light wire (plug pending), then I would be able to more safely change lanes. Plus, when I have the trailer on my front hitch (when I get it installed), I'll be able to see where I'm pushing it to.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BOV8APK/?coliid=I1O1HXEFQX0AZS&colid=14VYYB67R3AZP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

iron_786 · February 24, 2021

price isnt bad. dont really need a unit with a monitor though.. some sort of dash button that could switch between the tailgate camera and the wireless one... just cant believe somoene hasnt done this? i dont know much about audio/video cables or controls someone must play with this stuff? it would have to be real time tho with no lag as were backing up a vehicle...

MikeBMW · February 25, 2021

I had a bed camera installed by the dealer and, then, bought a front camera to be installed by the dealer.
The truck is at the dealership right now as they figure out how to get both to work - bought both on the Chevy web site.
The cameras work with the infotainment system. Press and hold the back button, the bed cam comes on - works great.
The front cam is a press and hold on the Home button - they're figuring that one out.
The backup cam still comes as it should.
Not sure if Chevy sells a camera for the infotainment screen that works for a trailer the same way.

Edited February 25, 2021 by MikeBMW
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Donstar · February 28, 2021

I add my support to an inexpensive wireless combo like the ones found on Amazon. I bought one with a 7" dash mount monitor and left it on full time when pulling my trailer. When trailer was not attached, I switched view to the additional camera I mounted on my front license plate for parking assistance and recording duties!

dieselfan1 · February 28, 2021

I add my support to an inexpensive wireless combo like the ones found on Amazon. I bought one with a 7" dash mount monitor and left it on full time when pulling my trailer. When trailer was not attached, I switched view to the additional camera I mounted on my front license plate for parking assistance and recording duties!

Lets see your setup Don. That's what I want.

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Donstar · February 28, 2021

This is in front view mode c/w my bicycle hidden from a shorter driver's view. This unit also records. My trailer was sold but keeping rear view on fulltime made a huge difference. It amazed me how many drivers choose to drive in the blind spot behind our travel trailer!

dieselfan1 · February 28, 2021

I'd get pulled over with it there. Cops already look at me all the time. I would have to put it below the dash by the ashtray.
I like it. How much?

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Donstar · February 28, 2021

3 hours ago, dieselfan1 said:

I'd get pulled over with it there. Cops already look at me all the time. I would have to put it below the dash by the ashtray.
I like it. How much?

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Canadian pricing wouldn't make sense so here is a link to the brand on Amazon in the US. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Haloview/Haloview/page/13C5635C-BB10-475C-B3CB-F9D6008B3EDD I agree that it could appear to block your vision but I had no problems. I will add that for the price I found this to be a great setup but there is a slight delay with wireless operation. This isn't a problem for seeing what's around you and for parking. However, I wouldn't depend on wireless cameras for tight lane changes on a busy highway! I suspect the direct wiring option would eliminate any delay.

Ak_grown · March 3, 2021

Only thing I can think of would be the video quality at that length, might need a video amplifier. its been a while since working in the shop, but possibly have better units now.