I’ve become pretty good at judging the distance between my RV’s tow bar and my toad’s towing brackets when hooking up, but every once in a while I goof and it takes me several attempts to get it right, even if (especially if) my DW spots me. [emoji16]
Not too long ago, I installed a new stereo in my Toyota Tacoma, my toad. The stereo came with two camera inputs so I asked the stereo shop that did the install to add a rear view camera. I went with a camera that is integrated into a chrome license plate frame. The installer noticed my tow bracket base plates and suggested I install an additional camera at the front, to aid me in judging the distance needed to hook up my toad to the motorhome. He said he did this for a previous RV owner and the owner loved it. As my name implies, I love gadgets, so I told the guy to install a front camera as well. I’m here to say that it works amazingly well. The camera is aimed to pick up my truck’s tow brackets, so I know exactly when to stop the truck without any other help. The camera also helps when pulling into a parking spot that may have an opposing car over the line, or other obstructions like bushes or parking signs.
I love gadgets that make life easier!
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2005 Fleetwood Providence 39J
CAT C7 350, MP-8 Power Module
My wife does all the driving - I just hold the wheel...