who here moved their reverse cam to the top of the tailgate

[Wildcat]

any tips on relocating the cam to the top of the tailgate so i can see while camper is in the bed and tailgate is forced to stay open?

seems like i remember reading somewhere on this site where someone drilled a hole in the top of the tailgate and just moved it there.

 

[mog]

I moved mine from the tailgate to the bumper, so regardless of tailgate being on or off, same view. I had to turn off the 'backing lines' as the camera is horizonal now, not on a slight down angle (as on the tailgate mount), On the upside, right at the trailer hitch, so very easy to line up when hooking up. I was able to use the stock camera wiring.

 

[ramblinChet]

If you are interested in reproducing the exact OEM perspective and field of view specified in FMVSS 111 FIELD OF VIEW (REARVIEW CAMERA) CONFORMITY MANUAL (# 2296) you can duplicate my installation. Search for "backup camera" using my name and you will find additional information.

Most of the components for this modification originated from two companies: Rostra and McMaster-Carr. The backup housing and wire were discussed in this previous post while the remaining components were discussed here and here. The picture below is of the finished product and since the placement of the camera was made in accordance with Ram_HD CC_Camera System - Analog_2019+_Rev A.pdf (see attached) which specifies an ideal camera height of 55", the camera being centered, and at an angle of 42° relative to the ground. The reverse image displayed on my OEM center console screen is perfect.

 

[1000arms]

You might consider a tailgate camera mirror. Make your own or buy one? https://tailgatemirror.com/

 

[Wildcat]

thanks @1000arms i ordered one. hope it doesn’t rattle and fall off on the backroads.
i like this because i dont have to disassemble or cut anything.

 

[1000arms]

thanks @1000arms i ordered one. hope it doesn’t rattle and fall off on the backroads.
i like this because i dont have to disassemble or cut anything.

You are welcome. Hopefully it will work well for you.