Front camera option worth it?

[jeepdogjl]

Does anyone have experience with the front camera? I'll be ordering a new JL soon and I'm considering getting the front camera. Is it worth the money? My main concern is when you're climbing a steep hill and all you can see is the sky is that what you are going to see on the camera or will you be able to see the trail?

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[Whiskey 13]

If it is mounted on windshield or dash you are going to be looking at sky or hood while you climb a hill no mater what brand you buy. If you can't see the trail neither can the camera.

There are many makers of dash cams and a very wide verity of features. I have a Rove 4K Stealth Pro. Had the features I was looking for, takes great video and the price is not bad. Only thing I did not like was having to buy and SD card. Dose not come with one.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

My biggest buyers regret is that I don’t have the front trail camera because it wasn’t available on the 2019 JL. Get it. It shows you the trail ahead instead of the sky.

 

[jeepdogjl]

My biggest buyers regret is that I don’t have the front trail camera because it wasn’t available on the 2019 JL. Get it. It shows you the trail ahead instead of the sky.

Thanks that's good to know.

 

[WilhelmSR]

This should help. This convinced me to get it

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Does anyone have experience with the front camera? I'll be ordering a new JL soon and I'm considering getting the front camera. Is it worth the money? My main concern is when you're climbing a steep hill and all you can see is the sky is that what you are going to see on the camera or will you be able to see the trail?

Get it! I was on the Rubicon Trail this past summer and one of the Gladiators in our group had the factory front camera. Very useful piece of equipment off road. Jeep gave it a really great field of view.

I'm hoping to add the OEM camera to my 2020 Recon soon.

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[Oncorhynchus]

I don’t need one frequently enough to buy a high quality front camera. I bought a cheap one from Amazon which comes with a small 3” screen.

 

[HungryHound]

Does anyone have experience with the front camera? I'll be ordering a new JL soon and I'm considering getting the front camera. Is it worth the money? My main concern is when you're climbing a steep hill and all you can see is the sky is that what you are going to see on the camera or will you be able to see the trail?

Just put the wife on the hood. You get audio feedback that way too.

 

[Tpom]

It's a great option. I ordered it on my JLUR and love it. The angle is perfect in my opinion and let's you clearly see what's in front. The build it cleaning system (sprayer) works well too.

 

[Morbo101]

I bought a camera off amazon and mounted it to my license plate. Inuse it when necessary and works well for 50 bucks. Plus i can tilt it as needed for steep climbs and descend

 

[somedude922]

Yes it is worth it. I love mine. Its integrated with the 8.4 so no extra screen to have in my Jeep from cheapo cameras. Helped multiple times when on the trail. it is awesome to be able to see whats in front and almost underneath you. It has a high quality picture too. I use it more when pulling into my garage so I dont smash my kids bikes to be honest.

 

[Oncorhynchus]

Just put the wife on the hood. You get audio feedback that way too.

Uh oh. You’ll be singing some Hank Williams if your old lady see this post.

 

[Morbo101]

Brightness level hadnt been adjusted due to installation during the day. Simple plug and play camera system to cigarette lighter plug and just ran the wires through the cabin into hood and mounted on license plate. Have taken it on a few trails already and love it. I can angle it as needed or adjust the warning lines to suit my needs. Just as clear as the factory rear camera and no pixelation.

 

[Buckzona]

Does anyone have experience with the front camera? I'll be ordering a new JL soon and I'm considering getting the front camera. Is it worth the money? My main concern is when you're climbing a steep hill and all you can see is the sky is that what you are going to see on the camera or will you be able to see the trail?

I have the factory camera on my JLUR and it has made a big difference both when you see nothing but sky in the windshield or while trying to maneuver rocks and boulders while going downhill. The camera is no substitute for your spotter, but certainly helps you know what lies ahead.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Brightness level hadnt been adjusted due to installation during the day. Simple plug and play camera system to cigarette lighter plug and just ran the wires through the cabin into hood and mounted on license plate. Have taken it on a few trails already and love it. I can angle it as needed or adjust the warning lines to suit my needs. Just as clear as the factory rear camera and no pixelation.

Link to what equipment you are using?

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