Finally got around to installing trail cam and pod lights... what cha think

[Mrmojo78]

My cams and pods have been sitting in their boxes for a couple months. Finally got around to route the wires and install. What do you guys/gals think?

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[Kenny]

Nice install

 

[Rploaded]

Looks clean, can we get some more details in what you used etc?

 

[Mrmojo78]

Looks clean, can we get some more details in what you used etc?

I bought a 9", 4 channel color monitor from ebay along with 4 rear/front/side cameras. I installed the side cameras on the front fender flares, the front in the middle of grill and rear at the bottom of the rear bumper. I had to cut the back of the bumper so I could use the nut to hold the camera in place. For the monitor mounting, I pulled the rearview mirror and unbolted the mirror bracket. I wrapped the thin metal base from the monitor around the mirror bracket. I used a 3/4 bore bit through the base to give access for bolting it back to frame, since the the base was wrapped around and covering the bolt holes.For pods, I purchase 4" SS vision led pods with mictuning relay, wire harness. Hardest part was pulling all the wiring through the passenger side firewall. I installed the pod switch at the top of the cup holders. Used a dremel tool to cut away some of the plastic. Pretty easy. Hopefully made sense

 

[RELBUS]

Looks great, any details you can share on the cameras? I am on the fence about the switch placement.... Too close to the cup holder for me.

 

[cosine]

Looks great, any details you can share on the cameras? I am on the fence about the switch placement.... Too close to the cup holder for me.

same here. i can see myself hitting the switch with a drink while putting it in the cup holder.

 

[EDH_JL]

Wait, you drive with that giant screen instead of a rear view mirror?

 

[Dkretden]

That’s a lot of work that turned into a nice quality installation. Congrats!

I guess I am not understand how that screen is not blocking your forward vision though.

 

[Mrmojo78]

Looks great, any details you can share on the cameras? I am on the fence about the switch placement.... Too close to the cup holder for me.

The cameras are NOAUKA Waterproof IP68 Night Vision 170 Degree Car Rear View/Reversing/Reverse Camera Universal Color CMOS Imaging Chip Backup Parking HD Front View Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNM7GNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BiLlEbBRJTQ8R

They are actually pretty nice HD quality.

As for the toggle switch, it clicks toward the windshield to turn on the pods so cups can never accidentally flip the switch on.

 

[Mrmojo78]

Wait, you drive with that giant screen instead of a rear view mirror?

Yes the monitor has split view so I see more through the screen than i ever did through the mirror

 

[Mrmojo78]

That’s a lot of work that turned into a nice quality installation. Congrats!

I guess I am not understand how that screen is not blocking your forward vision though.

Thank you. The monitor hangs a tiny bit lower than the bottom of the mirror. Also the front view camera can run constantly so the small area blocked by the monitor is shown in full HD

 

[roaniecowpony]

Unfortunately, my state requires actual mirrors and hasn't revised codes to allow cameras and monitors in place of them. NHTSA still requires mirrors for manufacturers, but there are no federal laws preventing altering NHTSA required equipment except local/state laws for required equipment.

My state also has a code that requires supplemental monitors to be placed in a specific location near the lower left of the windshield, if they obstruct any portion of the windshield.

I did read an article about manufacturers that may seek relief from these laws to install camera/monitor systems for better fuel economy. As typical cars get lower in aerodynamic drag, the exterior mirrors become more significant aerodynamic drag offenders.

 

[Mrmojo78]

Unfortunately, my state requires actual mirrors and hasn't revised codes to allow cameras and monitors in place of them. NHTSA still requires mirrors for manufacturers, but there are no federal laws preventing altering NHTSA required equipment except local/state laws for required equipment.

My state also has a code that requires supplemental monitors to be placed in a specific location near the lower left of the windshield, if they obstruct any portion of the windshield.

I did read an article about manufacturers that may seek relief from these laws to install camera/monitor systems for better fuel economy. As typical cars get lower in aerodynamic drag, the exterior mirrors become more significant aerodynamic drag offenders.

Oh I better check my local laws

 

[Mrmojo78]

Unfortunately, my state requires actual mirrors and hasn't revised codes to allow cameras and monitors in place of them. NHTSA still requires mirrors for manufacturers, but there are no federal laws preventing altering NHTSA required equipment except local/state laws for required equipment.

My state also has a code that requires supplemental monitors to be placed in a specific location near the lower left of the windshield, if they obstruct any portion of the windshield.

I did read an article about manufacturers that may seek relief from these laws to install camera/monitor systems for better fuel economy. As typical cars get lower in aerodynamic drag, the exterior mirrors become more significant aerodynamic drag offenders.

Actually I think illinois law states we only need side view mirrors, plus my spare tire obstructs my rear window. Hopefully the police accept my excuses

 

[Mrmojo78]

Made my own mount and now the monitor sits well above where the rearview mirror sat. I'm

liking this setup a lot better and no view obstruction...

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