How far off the ground should this camera be mounted in order to see objects behind? Pickup Truck / Trailer hookup is a consideration.
1702903
And installed in two different cars and the heights are different. in the first height was 19 inches aprox. in the second height was 35 inches aprox. and have worked well. this are heights from off ground.
1702904
It depends on your specific setup (height of trailer, length, etc). I would need more specifics for your setup to answer intelligently.
970924
3-4 feet off of ground, level. If you need more visual, small flashlight held along the side, inline with the lens and it captures all within the lighted area.
158786
I installed camera on rear license plate frame and xmitter to rear lights and mounted under bed in rear. the reciever and display are on the dash of my 30' motor home. I get fairly good reception with a little bit of intermittantcy. not bad for 30' xmission.
1382411
Sure! But as far as hooking up, I don't think you can improve over looking out the rear window of your tow vehicle. Since the camera has a strong magnet that allows it to be attached to any ferrous metal (steel, iron, not aluminum...) you can attach it to different parts, such as the rear bumper or framework, of the 5th wheel and see where you are going. It's like an extra pair of eyes to see otherwise blind spots while backing up or even doing tight turns. I have found that the range of the camera is excellent and you can even mount it on a metal part (hinge, lock...) of a building so you can see how close you are getting to it with your trailer. Sure! But as far as hooking up, I don't think you can improve over looking out the rear window of your tow vehicle. Since the camera has a strong magnet that allows it to be attached to any ferrous metal (steel, iron, not aluminum...) you can attach it to different parts, such as the rear bumper or framework, of the 5th wheel and see where you are going. It's like an extra pair of eyes to see otherwise blind spots while backing up or even doing tight turns. I have found that the range of the camera is excellent and you can even mount it on a metal part (hinge, lock...) of a building so you... » Read More Sure! But as far as hooking up, I don't think you can improve over looking out the rear window of your tow vehicle. Since the camera has a strong magnet that allows it to be attached to any ferrous metal (steel, iron, not aluminum...) you can attach it to different parts, such as the rear bumper or framework, of the 5th wheel and see where you are going. It's like an extra pair of eyes to see otherwise blind spots while backing up or even doing tight turns. I have found that the range of the camera is excellent and you can even mount it on a metal part (hinge, lock...) of a building so you can see how close you are getting to it with your trailer. « Show Less
2015908
Well, if you're mounting it to your pickup, I would mount it behind the cab, to the front of a toolbox if you have one. If you use a 90° bracket, you'll have plenty of room.
2054610
I would say about 180 degrees. You point it where you want surveillance, and you have a wide angle shot of that area.
1101547
that is a great question however I do not have an answer for you. I apologize. My camera is mounted in a Super Duty truck and I used the bracket that came with the kit about it to the dashboard.
1540267
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.
1644090
it might be it has a wire for backup camera and we put it in a 1973 dodge pickup, had a wire to touch it and say there was something behind us..i couldn't tell you, you'll have to contact the company on that.
649916
You aim the camera yourself. It appears to have plenty of adjustment. It should be fine. Friend put one on 1 ton western hauler type bed with no problems.
1412720
Well, I have my camera mounted on the front of my truck, just above the tow hook. I do cover it with a plastic baggie at the car wash, but I have driven in the rain and it still works fine.
138573
My camera is about 50 ft from road and I can't see license plates. My guess is you would have to have the camera within 30 ft.
1415307
It's got a very wide angle lens, but I think the vertical seems to go from the lens height to about 90 deg down. I've got it mounted above the third brake light of my chevy express van and I can see the full width of my bumper and everything behind me for at least 40 feet.
903163
Yes, the camera is adjustable for up/down movement. It also has very near vision so I expect your trailer hitch can be viewed.
1350529
Not that I am aware off just make sure that the camera is at least 2 feet above the ground
2266419
yes I think that would work. I have the screen on my dash board and I have the camera on the back of my travel trailer so that I can see behind. The screen should work over the mirror. I don't know what kind of vehicle you intend to mount it on but the picture quality is affected by distance and metal objects. It is best to have line of sight from the transmitter. I had to move the transmitter from the back of the trailer- 30+ feet away and place it in a cupboard behind a fiberglass cap on the front of the trailer- a distance of about 20 feet. Much farther and with more objects in between will degrade the image and it may not be as useful.
1099134
You'd want to "aim" camera...but I have great images 50 feet away. Have it on a pine tree along driveway. See everyone who comes and goes when I'm not home, ie: UPS guy, neighbors dog, etc etc.