Back-up cameras?

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Been wanting to install a commercial-grade back-up camera on my F550, which currently has a highly un-useful rearview mirror. I used to have an i-ball wireless system, but I rely heavily on bluetooth stuff, and the wireLESS stuff gets too much interference to trust/be useful.

I am thinking about one like this, but with only one good review, not so sure about it.

Anyone on here install one on their rig(s), and has it make your day?

Thanks for any input.
 
Yes, already use that system when there are two or more of us around. But, you know there are many situations in which someone has to hook up the chipper while no one else is around.

Btw, sweet helmet. I got mine in red and yellow, just like the guy on the magnet!
 
I purchased mine from costco online
http://www.costco.com/1-Backup-Camera-System-with-7"-LCD-Screen-by-Rear-View-Safety.product.11526596.html
Hard wired. Can add cameras. (One for rear back up view, one for hitch view) if you like
I find it especially useful for backing up my chipper down tight twisty driveways.
Good night vision. Handy for checking on your chipper or load while your travelling down the highway.
Going to make sure all my future trucks have one of these. Along with a front hitch.
 
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Here's a few pics of the view
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Great information, Classic, thanks!

Squad, thanks for the pics. How long have you operated this unit?

Same question for you BigWood.

Thanks for your time and replies everyone.
 
And just to clarify, for limbcontrol, if necessary...

Those SENA units are really good for backing up. Way better than hand signals. Sorta clunky wearing the things in the truck, but better than mowing a mailbox down...
 
Ive thought about adding one also. But since you have to get out to drop the unit anyway, I do this:

1. Mark the spot with cones on both sides of truck , to aim exactly where to go

2. Chock the unit both sides of wheel so it cannot budge either direction

3. Chock vehicle stop point

You will back up to the exact spot every time, no extra equipment needed. Quick and easy
 
Thanks - it's a nice suggestion for some, familytreeman, and I have used that one too with a singular chock. But, problem for my operation is that I switch trucks and trailer/chipper back and forth often enough that it doesn't work - trucks are different lengths, widths, etc.

Definitely a good trick for someone, though.
 
it works with any combo of vehicles, u simply chock the trailer wheels front and rear. then one chock behind tow vehicle. mark the width of tow vehicle with cones. its really easy and fast, and it encourages the other rules to be followed. (i.e safety cones on street, wheel chocks)

also one person can back up solo onto hitch of any truck/trailer combo

as far as a car squeezing in there, i cone off the whole section im parking in also . so they would have needed to run over my cones to enter my space
 
Thanks, but the width of the "tow vehicle" varies if you switch trucks. Good trick with a few slight flaws. Again, a valuable trick, but this thread is about backup cameras not tricks.
 
exactly. thats why the width of your marked cones would vary according to which truck you use :bailando:

just showing whether or not there is a need for a backup camera
 
I got a go pro now with wifi right to my phone and accessories out the ass. The thing is coming on every job , so I'm putting a mount facing the back and hitch I'll be able to use it when I want and pull when I don't . I think it will be cool. Not as nice as having something dedicated , but should work.
 
familytreeman said:
exactly. thats why the width of your marked cones would vary according to which truck you use :bailando:

just showing whether or not there is a need for a backup camera
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I imagine the camera will help when backing towards a trailer that you weren't already previously connected to, and wether the driver is alone or not.

Even people have room for error. On more than one occasion, I've been guided back to a trailer, being given the straight signal until all of a sudden the hard left or right signal within the last foot.

I totally get that technology isn't always the answer, though it can help in some situations. You just have to gauge if it's worth the expense.
 
Treetopflyer said:
I got a go pro now with wifi right to my phone and accessories out the ass. The thing is coming on every job , so I'm putting a mount facing the back and hitch I'll be able to use it when I want and pull when I don't . I think it will be cool. Not as nice as having something dedicated , but should work.
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Noooot a bad idea there, TTF! Temporary solutions with things you already have. I like that.
 
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