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Installing the Backup Camera on an F3 - Instructions identify Camera Supports needed for F3 & RT

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I found installation instructions for the backup camera. While these instructions are for the Canyon, installation on the F3-T should be similar.
On the list of parts that come with the camera kit, it shows the camera has a cable attached to it and it has a connector on the other end. That
connector will plug into a matching connector under the seat. Item P4 is the support for the camera on a F3-T. Item P5 is the support for the
RT,

 
I'm sure the Canyon has that connector, but doubt that the F3 or RT models have it, since they weren't designed with a backup camera in mind.
 
racoon said:
I'm sure the Canyon has that connector, but doubt that the F3 or RT models have it, since they weren't designed with a backup camera in mind.
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The 2025 RT-L Sea to Sky comes with a back up camera installed. A back up camera is listed as an accessory for the 2025 RT-L.
 
jzeiler said:
Some of the late build 2024 RTL's have that connector (I do).
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I have a 2024 RT Limited. How do I know if I have that connector? The software has an setting for a backup camera so does that mean I can add one? I'm wanting to buy it and install myself but need confirmation
 
My mechanic posted a video of him working on a 2024 RT-L S to S. At 4.22 into the video he shows a connector that he is pretty sure is the connector for the backup camera. You can find the video on YouTube, it is The Smoaks Vlog 3405.


The backup camera is installed in the rear body work on the 2025 Sea to Sky.
 
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I can confirm that is the connector for the camera. I had to disconnect it to install the trailer hitch wiring on my 2025 S2S. It is a 3 wire connector that runs straight to the camera.
 
Yes, the 2025 has a connector.

I have seen nothing to convince me that a 2024 has the correct connector.
 
Did you not see my post where I have the same connector that is listed in the video? It is a late build 2024 RTL.

Camera plug.PNG
 
jzeiler said:
Did you not see my post where I have the same connector that is listed in the video? It is a late build 2024 RTL.

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Can you provide more context as to what your picture is showing?

I assume that's somewhere above the rear wheel, but where?
Under the passenger seat or under the top case or somewhere else?
What do I need to remove in order to get to that location?

I'd like to see if my 2024 Sea2Sky has the connector.
 
Peder said:
My mechanic posted a video of him working on a 2024 RT-L S to S. At 4.22 into the video he shows a connector that he is pretty sure is the connector for the backup camera. You can find the video on YouTube, it is The Smoaks Vlog 3405.


The backup camera is installed in the rear body work on the 2025 Sea to Sky.
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I was reading another forum where a guy had posted pictures of it, he said it should have a Black, Red and orange wire. He said that when he tested them with a multimeter he got nothing at first but when he put the bike in reverse he got power going to the red. Here is part of his post:

"While installing a bunch of lights on my 2024 RTL, I found the connector in the attached photos on the left rear brace. It has 3 wires - black for ground, red for power, and orange for what I assume is the video feed from the camera to the instrument panel.

I put a voltage tester across black and red with the ignition on - no power. Then I put the bike in reverse and got +12 volts on red. So this is obviously the connection for the camera."
 
racoon said:
Can you provide more context as to what your picture is showing?

I assume that's somewhere above the rear wheel, but where?
Under the passenger seat or under the top case or somewhere else?
What do I need to remove in order to get to that location?

I'd like to see if my 2024 Sea2Sky has the connector.
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Here is a wider shot but the view is better on the video. You just have to undo the shroud on the left side saddle bag and pull it away to look in there.
Camera connector.jpg
 
This is a picture of what is under the rear seat of a 2025 F3-T. The top connector is for a trunk and the bottom connector is for the camera.

20250317_111844.jpg
 
I have a 24 RT Limited, dealer installed the stock back up camera. No problem. They just had to order the part where the camera is located. Works great.
 
BikerBabe said:
I have a 24 RT Limited, dealer installed the stock back up camera. No problem. They just had to order the part where the camera is located. Works great.
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Can you post what the part was called, and part number if it shows. Also about what it cost for the extra part. Thanks
 
I had my dealer install the back up camera on my 2024 RTL. The result was a blue screen when shifting into reverse. The problem was diagnosed as a conflict with my Show Chrome LED Trunk lights. After disconnecting the plug 'n play wiring harness and removing it, the camera worked great. However, now I have useless lights on the trunk. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What, if any, is the fix?
 
XEXMNR said:
I had my dealer install the back up camera on my 2024 RTL. The result was a blue screen when shifting into reverse. The problem was diagnosed as a conflict with my Show Chrome LED Trunk lights. After disconnecting the plug 'n play wiring harness and removing it, the camera worked great. However, now I have useless lights on the trunk. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What, if any, is the fix?
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Does the following help any??

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Post in thread 'Installing Rear view/backup camera - what wire & where to trigger it?'

Back up camera: I have a 24 RT and the dealer installed it the other day. They ran into a problem when doing this because I had a Show Chrome electronic fuse block with OEM connectors.
They had to unplug the Show Chrome accessory to allow the back up camera to work.
I contacted Big Bike Parts and they shipped me a Plug N’ Play Connector Harness 41-265WI at no charge after I told them what was happening.
I plugged this harness in and it worked with my back up camera.
I took the wires out of the 41-265WI and transferred them to the empty slots in the old harness and then plugged it back in...
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XEXMNR said:
I had my dealer install the back up camera on my 2024 RTL. The result was a blue screen when shifting into reverse. The problem was diagnosed as a conflict with my Show Chrome LED Trunk lights. After disconnecting the plug 'n play wiring harness and removing it, the camera worked great. However, now I have useless lights on the trunk. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What, if any, is the fix?
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Is this the lights you have?

Can-Am Spyder F3 & RT Limited LED Trunk Lights with Run, Brake & Turn Signals

Enhance rear-end illumination on your Can-am Spyder F3 & RT Limited with our Show Chrome LED Trunk Lights with Run, Brake & Turn Signals
www.slingmods.com www.slingmods.com

I have these with the optional Plug 'n Play connector and have no issues.

I installed a DYI backup camera on my 2024 RTL and everything is working.

I will say that I did receive the connector from them originally and found my passenger seat and grips heat didn't work. It was missing a couple of pins. I asked them to send me one fully connected from one plug to the other and it works great.
 
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