Backup Camera
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From: CA
Originally Posted by BigRedJK
I put mine underneath for rock crawling advantages 
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JK Jedi
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: REDONDO BEACH, CA
Originally Posted by Jeepster831
Not to hijack but what's the stats on the gauges and switch panel above your deck?
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Israel
I had a rental car over the last week that had a backup camera with the picture displayed in the rearview mirror. It can be very deceptive as to how much space you have left, the picture is distorted so if you aren't used to using it all the time, I could see how you might have an issue. Plus I think people tend to focus too much on it and forget to go slow, turn your head around etc.
As for distance estimate, luckily, we have the spare wheel sticking out. If the picture on the screen shows a bit of the spare, it's easy to see how much space is left.
. "However, I do plan on installing one eventually to use as a rock camera / to keep an eye on the trailer when offroading."
I'm considering a front looking camera, pointed to the front wheels.
I, too, wonder how soon will the lens be covered with dirt and useless (on dry trails) ?
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Rogers, AR
I picked up a Lockpick on eBay for under $200, and a couple of under $20 cameras on Amazon. The install was pretty easy and there are videos online that show how to take apart the dash and slide the radio out. I've only installed one camera (backup) in the bumper just above the hitch, and I did remove the bumper to drill the hole, but that was easy as well.
I plan on putting the other camera forward facing, possibly just above my fairlead.
My wife backed into a pole several years ago the first week she got a new car. She had never had a backup camera before and was only looking at it. She didn't see the pole that off to the side and it glanced off the edge of the bumper. You still have to use your mirrors and check the sides, but the camera does let you see the blind spot directly behind you, which is bigger if your lifted (plus I have a child seat in the middle of the back, so I have virtually no visibility with my rearview mirror.
I plan on putting the other camera forward facing, possibly just above my fairlead.
My wife backed into a pole several years ago the first week she got a new car. She had never had a backup camera before and was only looking at it. She didn't see the pole that off to the side and it glanced off the edge of the bumper. You still have to use your mirrors and check the sides, but the camera does let you see the blind spot directly behind you, which is bigger if your lifted (plus I have a child seat in the middle of the back, so I have virtually no visibility with my rearview mirror.
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: LI NY
That's why if you have a backup camera you really need backup assist also. I have both on my 2012 JKU. It beeps and lights up if you get close to any object, then you can use the camera to see what's back there. As a NYC cop for 23 years I saw two backup tragedies. Absolutely horrible. We have three vehicles in my house all with both.I will NEVER buy another vehicle w/o both.
JK Freak
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Gladwyne PA
Originally Posted by guzzigreg
That's why if you have a backup camera you really need backup assist also. I have both on my 2012 JKU. It beeps and lights up if you get close to any object, then you can use the camera to see what's back there. As a NYC cop for 23 years I saw two backup tragedies. Absolutely horrible. We have three vehicles in my house all with both.I will NEVER buy another vehicle w/o both.