Backup Camera precludes tire cover

[Jeepster2018]

Just realized, due to the backup camera placement, no way to use a tire cover?

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[Revelation17]

There’s a MOPAR parts thread with some tire covers with cutout holes in them for the camera. That part of the reason the camera protrudes out a bit I’d guess.

 

[Jeepster2018]

Seems like Jeep could have better positioned this?

So not all covers will work?

There’s a MOPAR parts thread with some tire covers with cutout holes in them for the camera. That part of the reason the camera protrudes out a bit I’d guess.

 

[The Great Grape Ape]

Seems like Jeep could have better positioned this?

This has been discussed before.

On a vehicle with a higher propensity to have the bumper replaced, and whose license plate is offset so much as to have and obstructed/partial view, where would you put it?

So not all covers will work?

Sure they can, just cut a hole in them.

Or buy one from Mopar for $50, either way not a hardship.

 

[kiwi]

Seems like Jeep could have better positioned this?

Position the camera where??????

 

[Jeepster2018]

 

[The Great Grape Ape]

So it’s not the cover you care about but brand recognition on the cover?
Again, not a major hardship.

However, I also notice you have no alternative recommendation(s).

 

[Jeepster2018]

LOL it’s the type of cover that is of interest to me..YMMV.

So it’s not the cover you care about but brand recognition on the cover?
Again, not a major hardship.

However, I also notice you have no alternative recommendation(s).

 

[Mattyp1214]

People still put covers on their spares?

 

[The Great Grape Ape]

People still put covers on their spares?

You got a PROBLEM with That !?!

:cwl:

 

[Jeepsterfreak]

I hope the new wiper covers more surface area.

 

[Jeeptimus Prime]

You got a PROBLEM with That !?!

:cwl:

Had to find the one wheel cover you def can't use on the JL...lol.

Besides that I think most can live without transferring their old wheel cover to the JL. I like knowing the rear view camera is in a steel housing so swapping the wheels won't break the camera unless you really try!

 

[theplankeye]

It is getting hard to find things to complain about you know.

 

[Bluerhino]

This has been discussed before.

On a vehicle with a higher propensity to have the bumper replaced, and whose license plate is offset so much as to have and obstructed/partial view, where would you put it?

Exactly right there. In the bumper. That’s where the after market cameras have been installed to date.

I would imagine the after market guys are smart enough to take that into consideration when they build their bumpers.

It’s a poor location and looks like a hack job. It’s no revelation of where it should go.

Really it’s ok to just stick it on the spare wheel and then cut a hole in the spare cover for it. A hole....really come on now.

The new JL is really impressive and I will be getting one. But admit it the engineers really blew this one.

My very first mod is moving the camera so I can install a rigid spare cover with um..... no hole in the middle of it.

 

[theplankeye]

Good luck finding a better location. Hahaha

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