I have been using and testing theses wireless camera systems for years on both my Swift caravan and Volvo estate car.
They have always been an exciting idea and clarification to many vehicle owners that want to stay out of the aid centre and keep their ‘no claims’ bonus.
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Firstly because of the easy installation- with the typical wireless camera systems, you only have to join together 2 power cables and your done… Obviously you have to mount the camera and monitor but this is done in minutes after choosing your desired positions.
Secondly you don’t have to pay a fitter to install the kit for you which can cost at least 90 pounds. They will do a good job but you’re just burning cash as it’s so easy to Diy and a project that any novice could flourishing faultless in under 2 hours any Sunday afternoon…
Thirdly, you can add multiply cameras later down the road. Many horsebox owners use additions cameras to check the livestock from separate angles throughout a journey and for unloading. Some lorry drivers have even installed these wireless cameras in the loading bay (with independent power supply), so when they are reversing in they can switch in the middle of channels on the wireless monitor to pick up the live image of their truck or lorry backing into the yard which saves a lot of time and improves safety.
With the possibility of up to 4 separate cameras on your vehicle, all accessible with the touch of a button on the monitor (quad view optional) and without having to run wires all over your vehicle is a huge selling point to vehicle owners.
And lastly you can take the whole ideas out of your vehicle and swap it to other in under an hour! (sometimes less if you have a cigarette adapter for the monitor) Great for forklift operators that don’t want to outlay and buy wireless consideration systems for each private vehicles.
For example I know forklift operators that use these wireless camera systems as forklift consideration cameras. Using a 12 volt battery pack to furnish power to the camera, it can be mounted at exactly eye level of the forks so the operator can be very exact when loading and unloading- Again this increases productivity and improves safety in the work place.
When the operator wishes to switch forklifts or lift truck he can just unplug the kit and remount it on the next vehicle in no time at all (camera clamps optional)- A totally conveyable consideration solution!
The fact is they make more sense in ideas any way in convention some wireless reversing or consideration camera systems can let the side down…
There are a few reasons for this-
The transmitters are not grand sufficient to send a constant signal over 12 meters (which is the required distant for caravan owners) therefore the photo and image can flicker at a crucial point while reversing your new motor home. When talking about your ‘pride and joy’ you need a ideas that will be reliable in all conditions and furnish years of protection.
Some wireless camera systems can cause interference with other wireless networks such as Bluetooth or communication systems in the workplace. Others have reported picking up signals from shops Cctv cameras…
From my touch this is base with ‘run of the mill’ Chinese imports and some British made wireless camera systems that fee a fortune! So be careful…
Things to look for when choosing a wireless camera system-
1. Check the capability of the camera technology and lenses. always go for a Ccd (Sony if possible) colour camera over a Cmos camera at all costs. It will accomplish much good and offer a clearer photo near and far, both day and night- This is a fact which I know very well so just don’t even think about a Cmos camera.
2. Ok next is to check the transmitter and receiver type and class. Is the transmitter built into the camera? Can you precisely change the frequency? Make sure you chose a 2.4 Ghz Wireless transmitter and receiver ideas and if your budget allows go for a camera and monitor combo with them built in! I find these are by far the best wireless camera systems available today.
However its ‘horses for courses’. If you only wish to send a short length so not to cause interference with others then you can chose a wireless camera ideas with an external transmitter. I have heard of population incasing the transmitter so to reduce the length of transmition.
3. Check to see if the camera is weather proof or waterproof and if the camera housing is constructed well from high capability materials. You don’t want to be cleaning your caravan and have water leak in through the glass panel on the camera so when you next go to use it the screen is completely misted and foggy.
4. Important Look for a ideas that has optional extras or models with further features. E.g. Find a monitor that has built in speakers and video audio inputs/outputs so you can it to watch movies or satnav. Sometimes you might be offered a selection of bracket for the monitor.
The dash mounted types are perfectly good in my book. They can deal with most driving conditions and allow the monitor to be precisely removed if you don’t want it on display. The window screen sucker mounts are also very good and suitable for site vehicles or where the terrain is very bumpy.
Again discharge is easy and fast- exquisite for swapping vehicles. Others might highlight a sturdy metal bracket that can be screwed into place for permanent fit.
Optional Extras For The Wireless Reversing Camera
Another add-ons that is worth inspecting might be a booster antenna kit if you’re mental of running more than 2 cameras (large vehicles only).
That is of procedure if you settle to invest in more than one camera. And this totally depends on your needs but in most cases 2 x Ccd colour cameras is an sufficient clarification to any vehicle owner’s consideration requirements.
However if you go for 4 x Ccd cameras for a extra set up then you may as well see if your monitor has ‘quad view’ function which allows you to see all 4 images on the screen at once!
Connecting the monitor to the power can be a breeze using a cigarette lighter adapter if available. This can be a handy slight extra if swapping vehicles.