DIY wireless reversing camera - permanently powered

[Transporter]

Thanks guys for the advice!

Was hoping it would be a simple solution - e.g. there was a permanent power source for something at the rear of the van, but that would've ben too easy

Haven't ordered anything yet... just thinking it through... thanks for the tip regarding wireless hillbilly.

Transporter - I like your idea... not sure exactly what I'm looking for there though - do you have a link to what you are looking at?
Thanks!

Here,

JB Hi-Fi | Navman MiVue560 Full HD Digital Drive Camera

[Tornado T5]

The Crafter's sister.

I've considered the Crafter Runner first, just because I could easily tune it to 120kW and 400Nm. But there are some other differences between TDI300 and higher output Crafters, like the front stabiliser bar and the rear brakes are smaller in TDI300, this is just from the specs sheet, so who knows what else has been removed when building the Runner?

I'm a bit slow today, so would that be a Sprinter? Would love to know what you looked at and reasons for final choice, maybe in another thread or PM if you have time?

[Transporter]

I'm a bit slow today, so would that be a Sprinter? Would love to know what you looked at and reasons for final choice, maybe in another thread or PM if you have time?

Pm sent.

[downhilljon]

Thanks transporter!

Although I'm not sure that will work for me... I need to mount the camera externally, that looks a bit too fancy to leave exposed!!!

2nd question: if I'm going to run a wired camera from front to rear, would it be easier to wire it up through the back door and mount it above the number plate, or run the wire out the engine bay, underneath and mount on the bumper somewhere? The internal route looks pretty fiddly...

[Hillbilly]

When I did mine in a 100ser Cruiser I managed to fir the cable under the trim and pull it through the access sheath into the top tail door and fit the camera in one of the number plate lights. Had to use a bit of slippery to get it pulled through the rubber tube but was doable.
Was neat and gave a good view of the towbar and a short way down the road.
You dont want it too low or wont be able to see anything worthwhile

[downhilljon]

Yeah, above the number plate seems like the best location... just looked like the most fiddly installation!

Will see how I go...

[Tornado T5]

Thanks transporter!

Although I'm not sure that will work for me... I need to mount the camera externally, that looks a bit too fancy to leave exposed!!!

2nd question: if I'm going to run a wired camera from front to rear, would it be easier to wire it up through the back door and mount it above the number plate, or run the wire out the engine bay, underneath and mount on the bumper somewhere? The internal route looks pretty fiddly...

This youtube vid might give some insight, professionals at work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMUJAkbglh0

[downhilljon]

Thanks Tornado T5!

Very helpful

[Tornado T5]

No Probs....I occasionally re-watch it hoping I could do the same, lol....and then think if I wait long enough I'll buy a T6 instead.