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Title: Rear-View Camera for Van
Post by: avagabond on November 11, 2006, 02:37:42 PM
Hello All,

I am handicapped and have a hard time turning around to see what's behind me while driving my van. When backing up ,I keep hitting things that are right behind the van. I use my mirrors but when I get close =, sometimes I hit a pole or something that I can't see in my mirrors

I'd like to put in an outdoor camera that will run off 12v and some sort of a small[6" l.c.d.] in the dashboard. It will only turn on when I put the shifter in reverse.

ANY IDEA, ANYONE???
Title: Re: Rear-View Camera for Van
Post by: Puck on November 11, 2006, 02:53:48 PM
If you are in Canada, this might be your best way to go:

Rear-view Camera System (http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443293147&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672395&bmUID=1163274375905)
Title: Re: Rear-View Camera for Van
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 11, 2006, 03:04:00 PM
Welcome to the "Community"! :)

Please introduce yourself in:

GUESTS/LURKERS: Why Don't You Register (and Become NEWBIEs)?  (Read 2310 times) (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10503.0)

Spend a little time searching - I recall a recent thread by a fellow with a Camaro talking about adding a rearview camera to his car. You should be able to pick up some good ideas there... ;)

BTW, there's *NO* need to double / triple post - the folks that can answer your question read EVERYTHING! :o
Title: Re: Rear-View Camera for Van
Post by: HA Dave on November 11, 2006, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: avagabond on November 11, 2006, 02:37:42 PM
Hello All,

I am handicapped and have a hard time turning around to see what's behind me while driving my van. When backing up ,I keep hitting things that are right behind the van. I use my mirrors but when I get close =, sometimes I hit a pole or something that I can't see in my mirrors

I'd like to put in an outdoor camera that will run off 12v and some sort of a small[6" l.c.d.] in the dashboard. It will only turn on when I put the shifter in reverse.

ANY IDEA, ANYONE???


I was in Walmart yesterday... I was getting my oil changed in the service area. So I had plenty (and I mean PLENTY) of time to look around. In the automotive area they have a license plate camera with a dash mounted screen. A nice looking set-up, and it's WIRELESS, so there is no real installation. It was under $100.