Retro fit a Reverse Camera?

[DJC]

They owe you more than $700 as compensation. Work out the real cost of a retrofit.

[G-rig]

I'd just get a refund for now unless they can give you a genuine one (kind of like the reversing sensors, factory fitted is much better unless you do what Mav did).

The cost of it would still be cheaper than repairing a rear bumper even if it's just the smallest touch on a bollard or something that isn't visable. I'd still prefer to turn my head to make sure but also look at the screen if that makes sense (mostly just for parking in tight spots or where the visability is rubbish).

[Highlander]

If you can't reverse without one, then rethink having a licence. That's just a general comment and in no way directed at anyone one in particular. Just an opinion I have regarding reverse cameras.

So no, IMO I would sy the $700 is sbetter spent on something else. And since the order was stuffed up I would DEFINITELY not get a dealer to retrofit it.

I'll back up the safety angle. We placed 650mm soft bright orange traffic cones less than a metre behind cars in a child centre car park AFTER the drivers got into their cars. (Like a child walking behind the car). Weren't popular but we proved our point. Over 70% of the drivers backed over the cones.

NRMA Reversing visibility index tables show minimum distances 3.5 metres to 12.5 metres behind small cars. (5 to 6 metres for a Polo)

http://www.nrma.com.au/keeping-safe-...y-tables.shtml

In my first car a windscreen demister was an extra and seat belts were aftermarket accessories. My first ABS brakes (in 1990) only came as part of a luxury package with a mandatory sunroof of all things.

Ten years from now most rear vision mirrors will probably be reverse visibilty screens connected to a camera.


But being a hypocrite, I ordered my CC V6 today without reversing camera.

[G-rig]

Not having any childeren I still don't understand how they can be behind a car and the parents have no clue where they are (I would have assume they'd be in the car half the time. Unless they are <1 or 2m behind i'm sure you'd hear or see them.

People shouldnt need to justify the gagetry, just get it because you can (and ignore the hates like old rocker36.

[Wolfman_36]

Not having any childeren I still don't understand how they can be behind a car and the parents have no clue where they are (I would have assume they'd be in the car half the time. Unless they are <1 or 2m behind i'm sure you'd hear or see them.

People shouldnt need to justify the gagetry, just get it because you can (and ignore the hates like old rocker36.

Sorry G-rig - have to disagree. Kids are like tadoples and can slip away in no time flat. They have great mobility but minimal self awareness. It is not practical to gaffer tape them to their parents or carers.

Having seen a kid hit and nearly killed by a car - she ran across the road chasing her pet dog - believe me you don't want to go there - even if you are in the right.

[Highlander]

Have seen a three child family drive off with two in the car and leave one behind. If only parents were 100% attentive. Or maybe drivers 100% attentive and we could do without all this expensive "safety" stuff.

1978 - NSW Road Toll 1384; 2007 - 445

Heaps more cars on the road. Have the drivers improved. I doubt it. RBT and passive safety get most ticks from me when it comes to credit for reducing the road toll.

We all know that the driver is the least reliable part of the vehicle. I say buy whatever safety stuff you can afford. The reversing camera doesn't help you reverse. It helps you reverse SAFELY.

[richdave]

Not having any childeren I still don't understand how they can be behind a car and the parents have no clue where they are

There are 2 stages in life...

pre kids = not a care in the world... REALLY and post kids = worried all the time

The list of things I didn't "get" before kids is too long to post... while as a parent I am ever vigilant to protect my kids the reality is they can "disappear" in an instant if something catches their eye and as stated by Wolfman_36 they have no sense of self awareness nor danger.

Any device that makes the likelihood of an accident lower is worth considering and reversing cameras should be high on anyone's list.

[G-rig]

Ahh sounds like it's well worth it then .

[Cletus]

Got kids?? ....

....Get the rvc!!

[tryingavw]

There are 2 stages in life...

pre kids = not a care in the world... REALLY and post kids = worried all the time

The list of things I didn't "get" before kids is too long to post... while as a parent I am ever vigilant to protect my kids the reality is they can "disappear" in an instant if something catches their eye and as stated by Wolfman_36 they have no sense of self awareness nor danger.

Any device that makes the likelihood of an accident lower is worth considering and reversing cameras should be high on anyone's list.

agreed, reversing beepers don't alway pick up stuff..... like the time i backed into a tree branch at waist height and took out the light cluster on a volvo wagon ... would have paid for a RVC!