I have a van that I use for construction as well as a camper/bug out vehicule can I mount the monitor backwards to protect the screen when up?
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I do not believe you can mount the monitor backwards, although, if you look at the pole with the monitor base plate, it can spin 360 degrees. It has two allen wrench screws that can be loosened and tighten to secure the tv screen in place. That is why I purchased it, it is very flexible to place the tv screen in position for watching or storage. The only caution is do not over tighten scews, as the allen wrench opening may strip. I need to find a few replacements. :) Best of luck, Greg
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This unit can be installed in any location where you have room to place it where it doesn't obstruct other view of your intsrument panel. This unit isn't wireless so there is a cable that comes off of the monitor and both the monitor and the camera have to be supplied with 12 volts from your car system. I have a Chevy volt and I used velcro to attach it to the dash over where the center display is. This is where the normal back up camera display would be viewed. If I need to see the display I just remove the monitor and lay it on the floor. So far I'm very satisfied and I wanted the wired one because I didn't want to take a chance on getting interference. Hope this helps! This unit can be installed in any location where you have room to place it where it doesn't obstruct other view of your intsrument panel. This unit isn't wireless so there is a cable that comes off of the monitor and both the monitor and the camera have to be supplied with 12 volts from your car system. I have a Chevy volt and I used velcro to attach it to the dash over where the center display is. This is where the normal back up camera display would be viewed. If I need to see the display I just remove the monitor and lay it on the floor. So far I'm very satisfied and I wanted the wired... » Read More This unit can be installed in any location where you have room to place it where it doesn't obstruct other view of your intsrument panel. This unit isn't wireless so there is a cable that comes off of the monitor and both the monitor and the camera have to be supplied with 12 volts from your car system. I have a Chevy volt and I used velcro to attach it to the dash over where the center display is. This is where the normal back up camera display would be viewed. If I need to see the display I just remove the monitor and lay it on the floor. So far I'm very satisfied and I wanted the wired one because I didn't want to take a chance on getting interference. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Absolutely. This is a phenomenal unit and you can actually install two of these in the same space as one. Doing that enables you to use the gps while backing up and you use the other one to monitor while you backup. I find the gps and rear view camera enable me to actually travel to work at full reverse speed since forward doesn't work in my truck anymore. I encourage you. Install 2!
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The lcd monitor comes with a black plastic cover on the back. Remove the cover and you will see how to mount the swivel base.
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Interesting question. So I tried it & I was able to mount it backwards. Yes you can.
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On my monitor, the only thing in the rear center is the interchangeable battery mount. Maybe you're seeing the connector for that mount?
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Yes, you can have one monitor facing the normal way and the 2nd vertically. It doesn't bump the work station. The brackets holding the monitors will have to be positioned at the top of the main stand.
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I mounted mine upside down , and the image appears correct on my screen. Hope this helps
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No---there is a wire that goes from your dash where the screen is to the camera mounted in the back of the vehicle. I mounted my camera in the back of my pickup to help me hook up my goose neck horse trailer.
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Yes,you could have a try.One customer do like this:"hang the monitor on the rearview mirror. Installation instructions are sparse at best, but I wired it up before actually installing it to ensure I knew what wires went where. The blue wire is the backup wire. Connect it to the backup light for backing monitor only. I connected it to the license plate light to function as rearview and to remind me to turn my lights on when I travel." and so on
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Yes you can, should have four screws on the back of the monitor. Match them up with the plate on the wall mount, make sure the weight of the monitor can be held by the wall mount.
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you probably could but it is not recommended. it would partially block you front view and also it is very doubtfull that the mounting bracket would hold the weight. it will be easier to see mounted lower in front of the dash.
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Don't think so - I looked at the back of mine and there are no holes for mounting brackets. The screen is very thin and is permanently attached to the base, which has all the electronics and connectors, so even if you could just clamp the monitor to a bracket, the base would be hanging below it.
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The reciever can be hooked to an ACC power source of your choice so that it is only on when the vehical is running. Depending on the monitor you chose, you then wire the blue (typical color) wire to the BCM (Body Control Modual) under the dash to the reverse positive wire. you can find vehical specific diagrams through internet searches such as google.
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If the monitor already has standard mounting holes on the back, you should be good to go. If not, the monitor will have to sit on the top platform.
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My monitor shows the same orientation as if I were looking into the rear view mirror mounted on my windshield. If someone behind me held up a sign the monitor would show the sign backwards as if looking at the sign with a mirror. This is the same orientation as factory installed monitors that I have seen.
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Not easily. You have to work with the limitations of the mounting base. The screen will have to set on its side with the base just used to prop it up.