Back up Camera
JK Jedi
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From: SE Michigan
JK Super Freak
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From: Out of Conntrolicut
I would like to install something like this on my 08 Sahara. Where did you get all of the parts and for the sake of sounding really dumb and out of touch, what is a "lockpick" and where do I get that. Is the system easy to install at
home? I am very mechanical just not so electronically savey.
THX
home? I am very mechanical just not so electronically savey.
THX
For ME anyhow being I have a tire carrier was to firstly mount camera. and 2nd add 3rd brake light. Just so happens that AEV has a 3rd brake light kit (The 3 bulb thingy under the camera) that comes with a really Diesel mounting plate and just so happens that my camera sits atop the bracket beautifly. Install calls for the third brake light to sit on top of the bracket. I went and mounted it UNDER the bracket and mounted the camera on top. VIOLA a dual pourpose bracket.
Now for the wiring all you need is a V12+ power source (I tied into the backup lamp) and a decent RCA video cable (Yellow) that runs from the camera up to where you mount (Wherever that may be) your lockpick. From there just plug in the RCA's and test.
RECAP:
Bracket / 3rd brake light ... AEV
Lockpick .... Ebay or Coastaltech's actual website but ebay for savings sure can help
and again the camera is a Pyle PLCMB20 and can be found on Amazon or EBAY
Radio shack for video RCA cable ... 20' if memory serves to allow for nice out of sight routing through the interior nicey neat.
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Ontario
Because of where I chose to install the camera, re-aiming isn't an option, so I re-purposed the lines...each one is useful for a different backing situation. Looks a bit odd but actually works well.
JK Freak
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From: Woodstock, Georgia
Originally Posted by ToolManTimTaylor
I/R Camera from Ebay going through the OEM Nav radio (RER) and a "Lockpick" to enable the features on the stereo (Like auto switch to rearview cam when in reverse) and to enable two other cams at any time , nav edit in motion and above all dvd while moving. Anyway the IR cams like this one has a 122* field of view so to take advantage of it I went with a nice high spot to mount it. There are a ton of smaller cameras out there however the IR on this unit shows a GOOD 30 feet behind the Jeep in near zero light. Much more (Prolly 60 feet) with just the backup lights on
JK Super Freak
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From: Out of Conntrolicut
RECAP:
Bracket / 3rd brake light ... AEV
Lockpick .... Ebay or Coastaltech's actual website but ebay for savings sure can help
and again the camera is a Pyle PLCMB20 and can be found on Amazon or EBAY
Radio shack for video RCA cable ... 20' if memory serves to allow for nice out of sight routing through the interior nicey neat.
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Fort Worth, TX
^ I like this. But being that your camera is mounted on the back side of the wheel, does that impair your field of vision or reduce it in any way?
Last edited by nighttrain777; Mar 31, 2012 at 01:51 PM.