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Title: reverse cameras in van
Post by: johnny bravo on November 28, 2015, 04:27:10 pm
has anyone installed reverse cameras in there van,    is it easy peasy,
looked on ebay and very cheap, around £25-£38

these look like you just plug into charger socket,

professional ones connected up to reverse gear
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: johnny bravo on November 28, 2015, 04:27:50 pm
how much would it cost to setup professionally
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Spruce on November 28, 2015, 04:46:15 pm
how much would it cost to setup professionally

plenty

They will sell you a top quality product for around £150 £200.00 + VAT and then labour to install it.


With Ebay sales ones you need to understand the difference between the cameras;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Buying-advice-for-reversing-cameras-/10000000008788088/g.html

Then do the same with the monitors
http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Buying-advice-on-rear-view-monitors-/10000000012115039/g.html
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 28, 2015, 04:57:20 pm
Yeah I installed mine.

The biggest problem is making sure the image is the correct way round. A lot of companies will sell the camera and screen but they won't match up. Best to buy a kit.

What I did was to buy a monitor which could have image flip and reverse. And then you can buy just any camera.

Buy a DECENT camera with the Led night light sensor thingies.

My setup cost about £70 and is perrrrrrfrct
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Spruce on November 28, 2015, 05:01:00 pm
Here's a price for a 'professional' fitted one

http://www.outdoorbits.com/professionally-fitted-waeco-perfectview-rvs-594-reversing-camera-system-p-3901.html

£980.00 including VAT
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smudger on November 28, 2015, 05:06:21 pm
Got a system fitted on the jumbo transit - made by sonar it's a great bit of kit and also have standard reversing sensors

Darran
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Matt. on November 28, 2015, 05:08:36 pm
I also have the sensors that beep when reversing
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Spruce on November 28, 2015, 05:23:57 pm
I also have the sensors that beep when reversing

I have too, but I only fitted the outer ones. I was afraid that the inner ones would see the towball.

I would also like to fit a reverse camera, but as with a few things, the van will probably fall to bits before I get round to it.  ;D
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Matt. on November 28, 2015, 05:30:50 pm
Mine just came with the van,
 I would advise anyone who hasn't got them an like me has to park a lot in tight spaces to defo invest in them,
When the beeping become a solid tone, you have 8" 

Wouldn't be without
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: johnny bravo on November 28, 2015, 05:45:44 pm
the ones on ebay are self fitting,
screen plugs into invan charger,
wires to  place rear cameras in bumper id imaging.       meaning cutting 2 holes in bumper i sumise
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: G Griffin on November 28, 2015, 05:56:24 pm
When the beeping become a solid tone, you have 8" 
So I'd go flaccid, you mean?
I don't like the sound of that.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Dave Willis on November 28, 2015, 06:03:06 pm
I normally get a scream at eight inches.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Matt. on November 28, 2015, 06:57:47 pm
When the beeping become a solid tone, you have 8" 
So I'd go flaccid, you mean?
I don't like the sound of that.
Not sure what you mean, but when you reversing about 3ft away from something it starts to beep the closer you get the quicker it beeps when you get 8" from whatever is behind you the beeping is going faster and faster until it becomes a solid tone noise rather than the beep to tell you that's just about enough.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: G Griffin on November 28, 2015, 07:13:47 pm
When the beeping become a solid tone, you have 8" 
So I'd go flaccid, you mean?
I don't like the sound of that.
Not sure what you mean, but when you reversing about 3ft away from something it starts to beep the closer you get the quicker it beeps when you get 8" from whatever is behind you the beeping is going faster and faster until it becomes a solid tone noise rather than the beep to tell you that's just about enough.
Ok, ta.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Dave Willis on November 28, 2015, 07:22:55 pm
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: duncan h on November 28, 2015, 07:32:34 pm
Got a direct swap unit from china.
Revering camera, Tv, satnav, internet (needs toggle) dvd, cd. Bluetooth.
I would be lost without it. Wife goes in ASDA, I watch tv. It rains bad for half hour...TV :)
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: deeege on November 28, 2015, 07:32:50 pm
When the beeping become a solid tone, you have 8" 
So I'd go flaccid, you mean?
I don't like the sound of that.
Not sure what you mean, but when you reversing about 3ft away from something it starts to beep the closer you get the quicker it beeps when you get 8" from whatever is behind you the beeping is going faster and faster until it becomes a solid tone noise rather than the beep to tell you that's just about enough.
Ok, ta.

 ;D
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: andyM on November 28, 2015, 08:14:46 pm
I've got two devices on my van I use when reversing.
First one is called "near side wing mirror" and the second one is "off side wing mirror".  :P
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Steve foster on November 28, 2015, 10:13:28 pm
I have fitted one in mine a couple of years back. The camera came in a kit from a local Auto jumble and the screen from Ebay.
It works well so long as you look at it when reversing.  Unlike me recently when an interface between Telegraph pole and back bumper sent everything flying. :-[ 
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: paulben on November 28, 2015, 11:17:36 pm
reverse till you feel a bump then stop simples  ;D
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Spruce on November 29, 2015, 09:29:18 am
reverse till you feel a bump then stop simples  ;D

You mean like they do in France?
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 29, 2015, 10:49:10 am
I don't have a problem reversing a van myself...It's quite simple really as you soon know when to stop when you hear and feel a bump.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: johnny bravo on November 29, 2015, 11:22:37 am
or a little child screaming,   the one you couldnt  see  out your mirrors.     we are all carefull,    there is a blind spot  which you just cant see.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 29, 2015, 11:45:07 am
or a little child screaming,   the one you couldnt  see  out your mirrors.     we are all carefull,    there is a blind spot  which you just cant see.

Do you see many hgv's on the road with reversing cameras on the back of them?



 
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: ray mck on November 29, 2015, 12:14:00 pm
Most hgv 's do have them now
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 29, 2015, 12:39:46 pm
I suppose all new cars and commercial vehicles will be fitted with them as well as sonar auto collision detection and breaking system in the near distant future as standard. Not forgetting built in dash cams too.

This chap who put a hidden dash cam in his vw camper van caught a thief red handed stealing his bumper then put the scumbags pic on facebook  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1090713/Thief-caught-red-handed-stealing-bumper-VW-van.html

Good for him as I bet that scumbag wasn't expecting that  ;D

 
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smudger on November 29, 2015, 01:18:41 pm
Yes they do smurf council dustcarts and tipper lorries funny enough  we are often asked if we could give them a clean with the wfp brush😃

Darran
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 29, 2015, 02:37:45 pm
Yes they do smurf council dustcarts and tipper lorries funny enough  we are often asked if we could give them a clean with the wfp brush

Darran

Come to think of it I've seen them on dustcarts smudger... I hope you charge well as they don't hang about  :)
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 29, 2015, 02:58:26 pm
I might have a look around and see if I can get a multi cam/dash cam 12v dvr type setup.
That way could be used for extra van security too and monitor front, back and both side of the van at the same time.
The amount of rtc's/incidents recorded and uploaded to youtube etc using these things is mind blowing.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Mike #1 on November 29, 2015, 03:09:18 pm
My truck is over  17ft long  and having a reversing camera is a must makes such a difference instead of getting out to check .
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 29, 2015, 03:36:26 pm
My truck is over  17ft long  and having a reversing camera is a must makes such a difference instead of getting out to check .

I can't believe I'm so sad I've just gone out in the high winds and rain to measure mine too.
Maybe I need one after all or at least a tape measure long enough Mike  ;D
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: johnny bravo on November 29, 2015, 03:37:22 pm
they have warning noise as well when reversing  to warn pedestrians  behind the lorrys
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 29, 2015, 03:40:49 pm
they have warning noise as well when reversing  to warn pedestrians  behind the lorrys

I have one too...lean out of the window and shoot get out of the fooking way you idiot. ;D
That's normally after the proximity censors warn me there is something or someone behind the van
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Mike #1 on November 30, 2015, 07:06:53 am
Smurf i thought you were ditching your van for a pick-up truck .
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 30, 2015, 12:07:14 pm
No Mike that was not me... I would not be able to carry all the kit about I use if I did.
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Mike #1 on November 30, 2015, 07:12:29 pm
Must have got you mixed up with someone else
Title: Re: reverse cameras in van
Post by: Smurf on November 30, 2015, 07:18:06 pm
Must have got you mixed up with someone else

Not to worry Mike. I use a Renault Master and to be honest it's still not really big enough.