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Trailer Hitch Backup Camera
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:41 pm
by Tahoe Jack
Been watching for a practical camera to help me solo-align my tow ball and boat trailer hitch. Costco is currently carrying a neat solution. The color monitor and camera cost $90US. I just posted a mod showing the stuff in use. Check it out.
Jack
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:40 pm
by aya16
I want one........
back up camera
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:04 pm
by Sailfish
I saw one at the store the other day and was wondering if it would work for seeing with the Genny up. Just a thought I always hate not able to see around the head sail on a busy day.
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:05 pm
by Dannie
Great idea Jack, is there anything that you dont have for your boat? Love seeing all of your mods.
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:32 am
by Craig LaForce
I saw a combo unit the other day when at a truck custom shop to get a tri fold cover for the bed.
It is an 8 inch screen with GPS navigation like a streetpilot, plus a backup camera , plus plats DVDs, plus a few other things. It seemed Kinda expensive though and maybe tempting for someone to break in the vehicle.
I ended up buying a Garmin streetpilot instead. small enough to take on business trips, which is where it is most useful.
I wonder if Sam's also has your bakcup camera? We don't have a Costco near Tulsa.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:48 pm
by Night Sailor
Check Trailer LIfe or other RV mags for low cost, low tech, easy to install devices to help you line up ball and hitch. I made mine with a wide angle miror bolted to a spring clamp for $5. Works every time for solo hitching if you have a lift gate on your tow vehicle. IF not copy one of the other simple ideas.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:18 pm
by pokerrick1
Trailer Hitch Backup Camera
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:04 pm
by Tahoe Jack
Yeah....mods must be half ? the fun of having a Mac. Especially for a gear junkie like me. Can't wait for the next chance.
Jack
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:57 pm
by Alex
Try it from Canadian tire
Rear-view Camera System
Sale: $149.99
Reg: $179.99
Product #36-2020-6
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/produ ... earch=true
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:51 am
by DLT
Not all, but some Wal-Mart stores carry it for $98.83, at least in my area...
I installed one on my Mom's car and will be installing one on my truck within the week.
Also giving one to my father-in-law for Christmas...
You can also try
Wal-Mart online.
