How big/distracting is this thing exactly? I'm sure it would look awesome but I have a very small window on the back of my car and I don't want it to block my rear view... Is it like really big and flashy or no?
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It's not really that large, it's big enough to be noticeable but I still have plenty of vision and I have a hatchback.
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I have them in my rear and back windows. My guess about what the person meant, was that with some "real" window tinting, it can make the car not get as hot if it's sitting in the sun. But that these window clings don't keep your car from getting hot; they would only block the sun. Again, this is my guess. I think it's a weird statement to make about window clings. I'm aware they're not like the real thing, but they do a good job of making my car less bright for my son in his rear-facing car seat. I'm not gonna get my windows tinted permanently for a temporary situation.
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Hello, I don't understand why would you put on a car that has windows. However, if the windows are blocked, I guess the best place would be the highest point on the back or trunk. New cars come with them installed around the license plate. My suggestion is to turn the camera on first before installing and find an angle suitable first before making a hole. Good Luck.
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It is bright we have a large parking lot and it can be seen from the road clearly. We also have tinted windows so that says a lot! Truthfully it was a little hard to display because it comes with ceiling mounts and chains. My husband had to makeshift it to get it to work. It isn't all that heavy though that you could make shift something for it...or if you have someone handy they could put it up. I won't say it was EASY though, but for us it was worth it!
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It is grainy and lights of other vehicles create a pretty large blob on the screen (I use it as my review mirror because I have the back of my car full of parts.) For backing up, my reverse light are enough to see 15 or so feet behind me which I find to be plenty. Note:IR cameras usually do not throw much further than that.
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You're always going to have problems with the back flapping partially when you remove the rear window. As long as you tighten the front down (and the midbow/support with the straps), you should be fine. It's just part of the design. Another problem I ran into that I found a solution for was the two rear side windows would act like parachutes and catch air, regardless of how well they were sealed into the doors when I began my journey. I took the two rear side window panels, and had a tailor sew velcro pile tape (the fuzzy portion) onto them where they meet the Bestop door frame and then I put Self-Adhesive 2" Industrial Strength Velcro hook tape on the actual door frame to seal it. No problems with the windows billowing since then. I hope this helps.
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It goes on the outside. For our car (a Kia Soul) it's too big for the window. I have it on the back of the car. If it was on the window you wouldn't be able to see through the window. We are huge Yankee fans so it doesn't matter that it's huge. We love it. We also have the Yankee logo on the other side of the back of the car. Enjoy it!
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Since the carrier would be resting on the bumper, I'd suggest identifying the height of the carrier and then measuring from the bumper to see how high it will sit. Similar to the post regarding covering your taillights, I'd be concerned about covering your back window. Since the Fit is a pretty small vehicle compared to what others are noting, it seems to me that it could cover up most of your rear window. At any rate, this would be a safety issue that you might want to consider. I also think you'd want to be able to attach the straps to a sturdy roof rack, otherwise it may be a bit harder to install. Since the carrier would be resting on the bumper, I'd suggest identifying the height of the carrier and then measuring from the bumper to see how high it will sit. Similar to the post regarding covering your taillights, I'd be concerned about covering your back window. Since the Fit is a pretty small vehicle compared to what others are noting, it seems to me that it could cover up most of your rear window. At any rate, this would be a safety issue that you might want to consider. I also think you'd want to be able to attach the straps to a sturdy roof rack, otherwise it may be a bit harder... » Read More Since the carrier would be resting on the bumper, I'd suggest identifying the height of the carrier and then measuring from the bumper to see how high it will sit. Similar to the post regarding covering your taillights, I'd be concerned about covering your back window. Since the Fit is a pretty small vehicle compared to what others are noting, it seems to me that it could cover up most of your rear window. At any rate, this would be a safety issue that you might want to consider. I also think you'd want to be able to attach the straps to a sturdy roof rack, otherwise it may be a bit harder to install. « Show Less
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It doesn't have a back. You would just remove it from the window and, voila! �
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It works, but it has no reflective properties at all and it's barely bright enough to be seen. Also, it doesn't seem that every small part is aligned to fit well... things are kind of crooked and I'm pretty OCD so that bugged. I had to put it up under the fender far enough for some shadow, but still eventually had to go a different route. Good luck!
2000714
I use this in my toyota Camry, and it blocks only a little of the rear view. My father has a honda odyssey, and because the back seats have more space between them than in a sedan, I can't see this being a problem at all. The mirror just attaches with a single strap so I think a small headrest should accommodate this just fine.
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I attached mine to the rear glass near the antenna. It is unobtrusive and works just fine. If you don't have an antenna in your rear glass, just install the unit, using the glue and Velcro, and it looks like it is part of the car. When it's time to change the battery (about 3 months), remove, using the Velcro, and it's a simple change. USE LITHIUM Batteries.
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It takes maybe 5 minutes or less to take the back and side windows.Yes you leave the top on looks like a safari top like that! If you want to take everything off takes a little longer!
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We have ours rear-facing in a VW Tiguan (a smaller SUV), and it doesn't obstruct our view, but we put it on the left side of the car, not the middle seat, for this very reason. The seat is very tall and quite large. That being said, it's the best on the market and we love it.
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You have to waterproof it when you install it. Your local auto store will have some clear glass silicon that you put on the seams of the unit. Mine has been fine in multiple storms and dirt roads. I definitely do not feel the viewing angle is as wide as it describes. I wish it were wider. You cant see vehicles next to you.
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The graphic is somewhat mis-leading, as the roadway see illustrated is in fact the "rear view"-NOT the front/side(s). The middle is the camera view of what is BEHIND (although somewhat difficult to see in broad daylight - too much glare). Early morning evening or night affords a very good view. Proper centering/positioning of the camera mount is critical, in order to be reliable for distance when backing up. ONLY when the Back-up switch is ON (you have to use the slide switch), and you are in REVERSE gear is the camera image on/visible. NO A/C power cord, as it would serve no purpose for use outside the vehicle. The power cord is similar to that of a cellphone or GPS unit. It plugs into the Accessory outlet. If I were to consider a purchase again, I would go with a direct-connect to an In-Dash screen, OR a Stand-Alone screen. Probably more than you asked for here. As with everything else, you get what you pay for...
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I have a 46" of this model in a brightly lit room. NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. I was worried too. But, one thing for me is that my window is on the side of my tv not directly behind. I,too, viewed it at several different Best Buys and it worried me how much reflection I saw. However, it's been strange to me. It doesn't seem as reflective since I got it in a home environment. One morning, with the blinds open even...I walked by and looked at the tv and had to stop because for a moment it almost looked matte.