Question: I just bought the wireless security monitor camera from Ratshack.it works l
ike a champ!
I noticed them on sale in a flyer that came in the mail...a wireless camera
(with IR for night vision!) and a 5" B/W monitor receiver...regularly $249 on
sale for $129. I bought it for my 26' TT and was concerned about getting the
signal all the way through the trailer into my pickup near the floor in front
of the console. I screwed the little bracket it comes with to the inside
window frame (removed a screw...through the bracket, installed the screw)
looking out back, the monitor in the front of the truck on the seat. Works
great! Its a bit unwieldy to use sitting on the seat and really confusing
looking at a non-mirror image (no, it won't switch) so I put it under the
console facing forward, put a mirror in front of it so I could see it and
*voila!* Instant rearview camera system!
I really like being able to see whats behind as we travel...I don't use it for
backing...just to see if anything is there before I back...see if I'm backing
up traffic and so on.
I would prefer the monitor have more contrast, but its extremely useful! Glad
I bought it! (may get another camera to stick on the tongue while
hitching...that might make it easier for both partners).
Radioshack.com, then to security and home automation, then to wireless black
and white/ color and its the third item down.
Answer:I haven't done the wiring yet...I'm going to have to find some 12Volts in the
trailer...may have to run something from the panel up front but the receiver in
the truck will run easily from the 'Power Point' or the cigarette lighter. The
batteries made it throught the entire trip...about 4 hours each way. Gotta
watch it with the camera and power...take out the batteries when on house power
since it has a built in charger.
