ramblinChet
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FAW3
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A thought to consider: Use some double sided tape and mount the camera in the recess under the FWC and even try just to the side of the door (ensure open door clears housing). You can easily test mount a couple of locations and "see" what works.
You may find that the wide angle lens allows quite the offset mounting location with minimal issues. I mounted my aftermarket camera under the flatbed offset to the side from a step assembly. Image is fine for what I needed.
You may find that the wide angle lens allows quite the offset mounting location with minimal issues. I mounted my aftermarket camera under the flatbed offset to the side from a step assembly. Image is fine for what I needed.
Herbie
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I'll ask two questions just in case you hadn't considered all the options. If you've already ruled these out, no problem:
With respect to how high the camera needs to be: I have two cameras on my truck - one replacement for the OEM backup camera that's mounted under the flatbed tray, (and slightly off-center due to the placement of a center-support), and one that I've mounted at about head-height on the rack that goes across the back of my flatbed camper. I use the upper camera as a rear-view mirror, rather than for backing (with an always-on display mounted in the rear-view position), therefore that camera is aimed "higher" so I can see back down the road behind me on the highway, etc. Whenever I'm backing up and the "low" camera comes on with the OEM backup display in the radio, I have a more-than-adequate view of the area directly behind the truck. I definitely do not see a need to mount it any higher for "visibility". Similarly, with the slightly "fisheye" nature of the lens, I do not notice that the lower backup camera is mounted slightly off center.
If I were you, I'd temporarily connect all the wiring and enlist the help of an assistant to hold the camera in various positions and angles on the back of your truck. You can also setup cones or water bottles in the key positions so you can try to spot them on the camera view. You might just find that one of the more convenient locations works perfectly well, without the need for messing with mounting across a moving hinge.
If you want the perfect "gods-eye" view while backing up, you might also find that mounting above the door gives a good view - so get your assistant a step ladder!
- Could you tolerate having the camera mounted lower? (Under the door on that flat panel)
- Could you tolerate having the camera mounted off-center? (to the left of the door hinge)
With respect to how high the camera needs to be: I have two cameras on my truck - one replacement for the OEM backup camera that's mounted under the flatbed tray, (and slightly off-center due to the placement of a center-support), and one that I've mounted at about head-height on the rack that goes across the back of my flatbed camper. I use the upper camera as a rear-view mirror, rather than for backing (with an always-on display mounted in the rear-view position), therefore that camera is aimed "higher" so I can see back down the road behind me on the highway, etc. Whenever I'm backing up and the "low" camera comes on with the OEM backup display in the radio, I have a more-than-adequate view of the area directly behind the truck. I definitely do not see a need to mount it any higher for "visibility". Similarly, with the slightly "fisheye" nature of the lens, I do not notice that the lower backup camera is mounted slightly off center.
If I were you, I'd temporarily connect all the wiring and enlist the help of an assistant to hold the camera in various positions and angles on the back of your truck. You can also setup cones or water bottles in the key positions so you can try to spot them on the camera view. You might just find that one of the more convenient locations works perfectly well, without the need for messing with mounting across a moving hinge.
If you want the perfect "gods-eye" view while backing up, you might also find that mounting above the door gives a good view - so get your assistant a step ladder!
Skinhyfish
Observer
Mine wa above door.. found an extension replacement online. Kept my camera in tailgate so I didn’t have to move every time. It was $90 bucks or so
SimplyAnAdventure
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Looks great and well thought out. When I installed the Khaya on my Tacoma I ordered the license plate kit from Camera Source. Plug and play from the factory harness and mounted just above the rear plate. Whole job was done in 15 mins. On my new build (F350/ Supertramp) I optioned the camera from ST. Should be plug and play up on the top of the camper and integrate into the 360 cameras. I’m curious to see if the height makes a difference in how the system performs. Yours seems to be right about the stock location which is nice.
I definitely appreciate your attention to detail! You must have the same sickness I do, OCD Engineer lol.
I definitely appreciate your attention to detail! You must have the same sickness I do, OCD Engineer lol.