Community Forums

MVMAJ267 · 01-19-2007, 12:03 PM

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunu...190&affiliateID=1693

The backup camera at this URL on CW looks like a good solution for anyone that doesn't want to spend a lot. However, I see that a reviewer says it only works when in reverse.

What's the point then? The main thing I'd like a camera for is to know my toad is following and get peace of mind at a glance.

Any thoughts?

MVMAJ267 · 01-19-2007, 12:03 PM

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunu...190&affiliateID=1693

The backup camera at this URL on CW looks like a good solution for anyone that doesn't want to spend a lot. However, I see that a reviewer says it only works when in reverse.

What's the point then? The main thing I'd like a camera for is to know my toad is following and get peace of mind at a glance.

Any thoughts?

Tenn.Vol. · 01-19-2007, 12:12 PM

Smitty, I have seen this very camera at Costco
for either $80 or $90 dollars, in the last
couple weeks or so. You are right, if I had to
replace the original camera this would be the
hot set up!!!!!!!!!!TENN.

RV Wizard · 01-20-2007, 01:05 AM

As stated most wireless systems are range limited. The unit can be wired so it will operate anytime it is turned on, forward or reverse.

PDB · 01-24-2007, 11:43 AM

I built my own using X10 equipment for under $100.
Wireless, color, contollable, zoom, pan displayed on my laptop.

Paul

Jim Martin PA · 01-27-2007, 02:00 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PDB:
I built my own using X10 equipment for under $100.
Wireless, color, contollable, zoom, pan displayed on my laptop.

Paul </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good morning, Paul,

I'm very interested in your camera project. Can you share detailed information on the project?

Thanks,

Jim

Gallion · 02-04-2007, 08:06 AM

Why couldn't the camera be wired to a running light? Wouldn't that make it usable all the time? What is the viewing range? (outside)
Thanks to all for the info.

hamdave · 02-05-2007, 07:18 AM

If that is the VR3 camera, I did try it. Bought it from Meijer's on sale. It did not work very well on my 26' unit. Think I read somewhere that the factory says that 19' is the maximum distance. I took it back and still trying to find something else.

MO _ Jack · 02-05-2007, 11:39 AM

This looks like the same unit I tried. See post.
Very limited range. If the Range will work you can wire it to 12v for "on " at all times.

Jack
post

JJ Hamick · 02-10-2007, 09:24 AM

If you want to see this in operation go to Walmart. They are selling them for $89. The one here has one mounted in the store and active. I thought the monitor was rather small.

YosemiteBobR · 03-05-2007, 12:12 PM

This would be a good camera for a hookup station. Mounted on the side of the coach near your hookup location to see when you are lined up.

Cubey · 03-05-2007, 03:25 PM

Wal-Mart sells these for $100. They're located in the auto department with the stereos. The local one here even has one out for demo.

Lorna · 03-05-2007, 05:50 PM

We were in a Wal-Mart last Friday (Perry GA) and they had a wireless setup (about 6 of them) marked down to $50. Seriously considering it to watch the towed with.