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steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,522
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Bev has a 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 that doesn't have any kind of infotainment screen, just a basic am/fm cd stereo. What back-up camera solutions are available for her situation?
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,352
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    There are back up camera mirrors and visors. You wanting wired or wireless?
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,971
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    My 2007 sequoia was the same way. I installed the previous version of this:

    https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130200EX/Pioneer-MVH-200EX.html

    And this:

    https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130NDBC8/Pioneer-ND-BC8.html

    I was really happy with that combo. Note that the receiver does NOT have a CD player, but you can upgrade to one that does. I didn’t have time to mess with it, so I had Best Buy install it. If you purchase from Best Buy they will often install for free. That would be much cheaper overall.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,352
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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    My 2007 sequoia was the same way. I installed the previous version of this:

    I did similar for the wife's 2008 Envoy (47K miles, she still loves it). Got her backup camera and Bluetooth for the phone too.
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  • pitdogg2
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    I use my eye's just saying.....
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
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    SCompRacer wrote: »
    There are back up camera mirrors and visors. You wanting wired or wireless?

    I assume wireless would be easier?
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  • steveinaz
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    I use my eye's just saying.....

    PM your cell # and we'll call you every time Bev needs to back up. LOL
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,027
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    The view out the back of a pickup with the tailgate up is a little limited, IMO/IME.
    I've backed my son-in-law's (cameraless)Tundra the length of our (S-curved) driveway a coupla times -- it's not my idea of fun. :p


    Said son-in-law's pretty good at it, though, I must say.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,352
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    steveinaz wrote: »

    I assume wireless would be easier?

    Yes. Some wireless uses a digital signal resistant to interference. I've read there can be a noticeable bit of lag in the display. Not too much of a hindrance, unless she backs real fast.

    Running wires the proper way (careful routing, secure the wiring, path into cab, etc) will of course take longer.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
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    Thanks for the assist fellas
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    My 2007 sequoia was the same way. I installed the previous version of this:

    https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130200EX/Pioneer-MVH-200EX.html

    And this:

    https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130NDBC8/Pioneer-ND-BC8.html

    I was really happy with that combo. Note that the receiver does NOT have a CD player, but you can upgrade to one that does. I didn’t have time to mess with it, so I had Best Buy install it. If you purchase from Best Buy they will often install for free. That would be much cheaper overall.
    I recently installed the same head unit and a similar camera purchased from Crutchfield in my 2004 F-150. As always, their CS was superb. I called twice during installation and they walked me through everything, including emailing photos.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited September 2018
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    The view out the back of a pickup with the tailgate up is a little limited, IMO/IME.
    I've backed my son-in-law's (cameraless)Tundra the length of our (S-curved) driveway a coupla times -- it's not my idea of fun. :p


    Said son-in-law's pretty good at it, though, I must say.

    It's not just that, but particularly children that worry me. My F-150 has a slight lift, which while cool as all get out ;), adds even more of a blind spot. Also being able to back into a spot and know exactly how much room I have left is nice.
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