Anyone had any clearance issues when installing it in a Silverado with a camera in the tailgate handle? Thanks
760900
I don't have a camera in the tailgate handle of my truck, but couldn't get the handle to align after installation. Returned the item for a refund.
760901
Not that I recall. Installed mine in October of 2013 on my 2014 Silverado 1500. Works great.
760902
I had no problem with install of this with a camera in the handle . I have a 2013 with a camera and a key lock and it installed just fine. Works great.
428265
I havr had problems with mine love it. Now you do have to adjust camera when installing there is an up and down doesn't atomically ajust right side up maybe try that
875428
I first thought of a dash mount, but the camera is designed to use a windshield mount, and too much retrofit to change it. Once I tried the windshield mount provided and mounted it just in front of the rear view mirror, I've been satisfied. Give it a try. If it's not what you want or like, you can return it for something else.
1011814
2006 silverado 2500 hd. no problems with clearance and a good buy. unit works well.
1839624
1) It doesn't attach to the dash. It plugs into the cigarette lighter. It is on an approx 12 inch stiff cable. you can twist and bend the cable to see the monitor and the stiffness of the cable holds that position.2) I don't know the exact viewing angle of the camera, but with the trailer attached and the camera on the handle of my pickup tailgate, I can see the bumper and ball/trailer hitch at the bottom, the trailer at the top and the just see the side of the trailer side to side. Very adequate field of view.
1607589
i just get my thumbs between the two clips and spread them out of the way, if they get in my way. i don't find a problem with it. love that its very secure. especially if you have $$$ camera.
1037540
I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good,... » Read More I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps « Show Less
2071831
I haven't used the camera mouted inside the car, if that's what you're asking. I've used mine for offroading and filmed using the handle bar mount (see test here http://youtu.be/WKd8nLz3vT4) and on the front hood (see test here http://youtu.be/GOxi9o36dm0).I must warn that the camera doesn't quite fit the shell case so it rattles inside the case. I advise to put a small rubber, plastic or paper to make the camera fit tightly inside the shell.I hope this helps!
766165
Because I have a new car with sensors in the area that the camera should go, I don't use the suction cup setup. I took the camera only and two black hair rubber bands and have it attached to the back of the rear view camera. What I especially like about this setup is that it is nearly impossible to see from the outside. It doesn't "invite" a break in and it doesn't take up any of my windshield or viewing space.This setup still exposes the camera to the sun (no problems there)but you don't have to worry up the suction cup holding in the sun.
2250866
Mine does due to installing the camera in a custom tailgate handle I also purchased through Amazon. The tailgate handle has a camera in it that is angled so I can see from my bumper and outward. The installation process was not difficult. Hope this helps, good luck.
391461
I just got back from South Dakota where I dropped the camera onto the snowy ground from about 2-3 feet. I wiped off the snow but some of it melted on the camera and I was very worried. However, there were no problems. I carry the camera around in a pocket in my knapsack where it gets bounced around a lot---no problems so far. --Max Molinaro
880445
I insalled similar camera (the chrome one) with stud facing front and camera facing down. Installed on a truck tail gate. Image is upside down. I should of asked before I bought!
537596
That's how it mounts. It comes with a very good double sided tape. I have mine just behind the rear view mirrow so it can't be seen. It's a good camera.
2216232
I just took mine off for the winter. I would have gone out an measured it for you. So I am not sure. I think that the 1 3/4 inch clearance is from the roof to the bottom of the rail. On my 2005 Durango it is pretty tight getting a wrench in to tighten the bolts to keep it in place. So if your side rails are any squattier than the side rails on the Durango it might be hard to get it on.
1353380
I mounted mine to the license plate on my SUV. I put a piece of metal behind the plate and drilled holes through it where the license plate mounts. They I drilled a hole through the center with the license plate bolted to the metal to hold in place temporarily. I then mounted the camera through the center hole I drilled and took off the bolts holding the metal to the license plate and then mounted them where they normally go. It worked great. The only problem I had was picking up road spray sometimes. It was a good place for me to watch my hitch connection for hooking up.
1353379
Without a cap the best viewing angle would be from the top rear of the cab. The challenge is getting the camera cable concealed and weather tight. I mounted mine on the rear of a class C RV and cable ran under counter tops, behind cabinets and through other concealed spaces. In a pickup you will need to be able to remove and replace interior trim and perhaps the headliner unless you are happy with a black cable being visible. Good luck.
855612
I can relate to your concern. Here in Texas, there are a couple of REQUIRED stickers on the windshield that are far more intrusive than this camera. My camera, operated with the screen flipped up, is mounted on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and causes essentially no obstruction or distraction. You could stick it to the windshield with some glue (like Shoe Goo) so that technically it is no longer a "suction" mount. :-)