Rear View Camera

[dicko]

Has anyone considered installing a reversing camera connected to the tail light rather than fit mirror extensions?

http://www.footprintsecurity.com.au/Car_reversing_system_Detail.php

Have seen customized & concept bikes where this has been done (no external mirrors at all).

 

[rockstar]

whats the cost.looks pretty cool

 

[dicko]

Cost seems to run from AU$170 and upwards depending wired, wireless and screen size. The sample I posted is AU$260. Given other electronic device pricing (Australia vs US on GPS etc.), this probably equates to about US$85 for basic to US$130 for one pictured. Not sure how well the LCD will go turned on all the time the lights are on and what sort of view you actually get. But I'm tempted to try.

 

[AMTJIM]

I thought about it on my sportbike since the mirrors gave me a good view of my elbows. They sell these remote rearview cameras at WalMart for about 80.00~90.00. They are usually mounted to the car stereo display. Screen is LCD so it may be a problem in the daylight especially if the sun is behind you.

 

[rockstar]

could you put a switch to turn it on only when you want to use it?

 

[AMTJIM]

Yeah, it has on/off and a few other adjustments.

 

[fleet]

Mirror Extensions

I have to vote for the mirror extensions ..... low tech - one less thing to go wrong, doesn't clutter up the Spyder and really could cause more problems than it fixed. I've got mirror extensions and they work PERFECTLY ..... no wires, viewing screens and other unnecessary hooey.

 

[ataDude]

I thought about it on my sportbike since the mirrors gave me a good view of my elbows. They sell these remote rearview cameras at WalMart for about 80.00~90.00. They are usually mounted to the car stereo display. Screen is LCD so it may be a problem in the daylight especially if the sun is behind you.

Yepper, I've seen them at Costco for about $80. Thought about it but haven't done it... yet.
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[Roaddog2]

WHY ?

 

[dicko]

WHY ?

With my luggage (particularly a swag) across the back seat, I cannot see a thing. Just toying with options. Saw a 'busa with the mirrors removed and two rear view LCD screens and cameras. Doubt if I'll ever do it but just curious if anyone had used such a system. Suspect the smaller screens (2.5") are useless except for reversing. Not sure how good it would pick up red and blue flashing lights from any distance.

 

[Magic Man]

I put up a post way back in Jan about this,as I havre added a rear camera for just these reasons back in Jan.

The wirelwess unit I used fits right nside the gutted out old plate light housing and the screen fits right under the key switch on the center plate. You would never know the camera was there if I did not tell you it was.

I do wish the view screen was a bit bigger, but overall it works good and helps with the blind spots.:thumbup:

MM

 

[barkingspyder]

I put up a post way back in Jan about this,as I havre added a rear camera for just these reasons back in Jan.

The wirelwess unit I used fits right nside the gutted out old plate light housing and the screen fits right under the key switch on the center plate. You would never know the camera was there if I did not tell you it was.

I do wish the view screen was a bit bigger, but overall it works good and helps with the blind spots.:thumbup:

MM

:nopic:

 

[Roaddog2]

WHY ?

I didn't realize those Kangaroos were sneaking up on you :joke:

 

[hevnbound]

I really wish there was an inexpensive and small "night vision" camera for the front for night driving. One that could spot animals - especially deer - at a distance far enough away to be able to take evasive action.