Reverse car camera

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#322778 22-Sep-2025 09:16

Looking at getting a reverse camera and monitor for our car. Has anyone had there's on full time as opposed to only when in reverse? Or is this a silly question? One of their photos seems to show a back view while driving forward.

Looking at a big warehouse on trademe and am surprised at how cheap they are at $46.

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#3417316 22-Sep-2025 10:42

I don't think there is anything to stop you having it on all the time but may be a distraction. Also, headlights of following vehicle could be a nuisance.

I have fitted a few and the biggest problem is getting the wire from the screen to the camera.

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#3417322 22-Sep-2025 10:59

You make a very good point re using it all the time. Noted!

My other worry is the screen on the dashboard restricting vision. I held a bit of cardboard up and found it a non starter.

May have to think again. I was not keen on messing around with a radio head switch out.

Interested in all opinions.

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#3417353 22-Sep-2025 12:12

Have you seen the ones that clip over or replace your rear view mirror? While the screen won't be as big for rear view use, it gives you a pretty good indication + with the benefit of not obscuring vision by adding to your dash.

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#3417360 22-Sep-2025 12:38

Had reasonable success putting a rear view camera on my daughters caravan for reversing and also 'traffic behind' monitoring.

The camera generates its own Wi-Fi hot spot which can be viewed on a smart phone. no monitor required.

not too expensive and can be sourced from any of the China.com sources

cheers

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#3417365 22-Sep-2025 12:53

Thanks @tanivula. I have seen those and may well decide on one.

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#3417386 22-Sep-2025 13:29

If your current car doesn't have a rev camera and if you can accommodate another screen, get something that also does android auto / carplay which also comes with a rev camera connection.

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linw

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#3417404 22-Sep-2025 14:14

My wife will drive this 2012 Suzuki Swift the most and she has no interest in an android setup.

We just want a simple reversing aid.

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#3417522 22-Sep-2025 19:56

We had a wireless one put into a Toyota corolla. The backup screen doubled as a rear vision mirror.

Regards,

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#3417793 23-Sep-2025 10:48

old3eyes:

We had a wireless one put into a Toyota corolla. The backup screen doubled as a rear vision mirror.

What was the 'backup screen', an over the rear vision mirror or separate monitor? I am interested in your use as a rear vision mirror.

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#3419734 29-Sep-2025 11:38

I got one for my van. Its great. With a 7 inch monitor mounted down by the left knee. Its always on and acts as a rear view mirror, as well as a backing camera. As a result I took out the original internal rear view mirror and replaced it with a driving recorder camera.

The camera is sizable, mounted on the back door, but I imagine you could mount it in inside of the rear window. Clarity is excellent, and just a small cable to the screen.

Bought it off Amazon, and it was recommended for trucks.

Looks like this

https://www.amazon.com.au/Display-Waterproof-Extension-Caravan-Trailer/dp/B07BLSJWD1/ref=sr_1_15?

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#3420242 1-Oct-2025 12:57

Many years ago I had something like this installed in my 540i that only had a one DIN slot for a head unit

https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Single-Head-Receiver-Dash/dp/B004HJ3J8K

Mine was JVC but the principle is the same.

The screen popped out when the ignition was turned on. There was a reversing camera that was physically connected to this unit (the installer ran cables under the carpet etc.) and it was activated by a signal in the reversing lights. It didn't come with a camera but the installer had a good selection and chose one that fitted just above the licence plate holder.

Worked like a charm.

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#3420426 1-Oct-2025 21:14

Thanks, guys for your input. Gives me some more ideas.