I am in the market for an aftermarket back-up camera for the F-150
I was out looking at a wireless system that has the monitor in the rear view mirror
Has anyone had experience with a wireless camera/monitor system?
Should I go with a hard-wired system that also has the monitor in the rear view mirror?
How much should I expect to pay for it? Is there a better brand than another?
Thanks

 

I did the wireless in my box truck, and it jumps in and out all the time.
I am going to replace it with a hard wire camera

I used a monitor on the dash, bought the whole kit on Ebay for $79

 

That is good to know, thank you.

 

So it looks like a hard-wired setup will be the way to go. Now if I can find one that is not 600 bucks
Thanks guys

 

here is a whole hardwire mirror kit for $40. You can buy extension cords
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-3-TFT-LCD...683208?hash=item5b09d08048:g:My0AAOSwqu9U0bLK
Monitor kit on the dash for$32
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-3-TFT-LCD...407031?hash=item5d5a53e8b7:g:HTgAAOSwpdpVbyXw

 

Thank you for the info Charlie.
I will check that out.

 

I have 3 problems with the one I put in my pickup.

• The previously described jumping in and out / snowy picture and sometimes you have a picture and sometimes not.
• The other thing I learned is the size of the screen you have. I have a 3" screen and it is nearly worthless for seeing much, unless you have the Queen Mary back there.
• The other problem (if you want to call it that) is that my wireless backup receiver is on the same frequency as many wireless Security Systems. So while driving down the road, the screen suddenly comes on (much more reliably than when I put it in reverse) and there you are being annoyed by cars in a show room, auto parts on a shelf, someone's living room......still waiting for the model in the shower....

And thanks Charlie, I think I'm going to give the ones you linked a closer look in a bit. Got so frustrated with the system I have that I pulled the screen down a few weeks ago and pitched it onto the back seat floor board.

 

i have a pioneer head unit in my 02 with a hardwired camera on a license plate frame. i want to say it is this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BOYO-Vi...ash=item43e7dd9b7f:g:nXYAAOSw5ZBWIAmj&vxp=mtr

 

That sounds cool, I was also wondering if I can use camera from "X" brand and use a "Y" brand monitor. I think I am in favor of the monitor in the rear view mirror too.
Thank you

 

They all mix and match, you use the cctv / rca cables.
Jim, the second link is the monitor I have, I velcro'd it to the dash in a spot it is out of the way
I keep mine on all the time, and use the remote to turn it off when I drive at night, as it can be bright going down the road.

 

you beat me to it Ken.....LOL

 

Thanks Ken and evryone