I have ordered the camera for my Silverado.Could I put a camera on the front of the truck and and turn it on manually when needed to park?
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In a typical installation, the camera is activated when the reverse light comes on. This powers the camera, and the head unit senses this and turns on the viewing screen. So in your case, all you need to do is run a power and ground to the camera with a switch in-line. The sreen will activate when you throw the switch.
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yes.. you can do that. Just install an inline toggle switch. wire on the fuse side of an aux.output fof 12volt. piece of cake
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You would have to wire a switch for the camera or the monitor otherwise they will both be on all of the time.
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Yes you can. You can put it on a toggle switch. Do a search on google about putting a backup camera on a toggle switch. I read on youtube of a guy who actually did that and it worked out perfect.
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Yes you can. You can wire the camera through a on/off rocker switch. If you have a rear camera also installed there is a liquid crystal display monitor that has a V1 or V2 (view) switch and you can alternate between cameras as necessary.
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This camera has a mirrored output, so if you put it in the front, left & right will be switched, which will make it tough to use. I found that the Pyle PLCM37FRV is switchable between front mode or rear mode, so I use that camera instead. I wired my front and rear cameras to a switch so I can turn them on and off and select which one to use. The switch selects which RCA video feed and also send a +12V signal to my display to let it know to use the cameras. The center position of my switch is off, so +12V is not sent and my nav system shows up instead. The switch is 3 positions, with up activating the front, down activating the rear, and center off. This camera has a mirrored output, so if you put it in the front, left & right will be switched, which will make it tough to use. I found that the Pyle PLCM37FRV is switchable between front mode or rear mode, so I use that camera instead. I wired my front and rear cameras to a switch so I can turn them on and off and select which one to use. The switch selects which RCA video feed and also send a +12V signal to my display to let it know to use the cameras. The center position of my switch is off, so +12V is not sent and my nav system shows up instead. The switch is 3 positions, with up... » Read More This camera has a mirrored output, so if you put it in the front, left & right will be switched, which will make it tough to use. I found that the Pyle PLCM37FRV is switchable between front mode or rear mode, so I use that camera instead. I wired my front and rear cameras to a switch so I can turn them on and off and select which one to use. The switch selects which RCA video feed and also send a +12V signal to my display to let it know to use the cameras. The center position of my switch is off, so +12V is not sent and my nav system shows up instead. The switch is 3 positions, with up activating the front, down activating the rear, and center off. « Show Less
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I'm answering my own question now, since I bought the Blackvue DR550gw-2ch for myself. I installed it in my SUV and tested the rear camera while the system was in parked mode. The rear camera "DOES" in fact activate and begin recording when motion is detected.
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No, you need a memory card for it to record on. My camera turns off and on automatically with the car.
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yes, we don't have it hooked up on this vehicle. but we had this exact one on our yukon and had the back up camera on it. we loved it and it worked great
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Hi Joseph, the camera can be set to Program Auto, but no Manual Mode option. Thanks_Mitch
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you can put backup camera in but I could not figure how to make it automatic when you put it in reverse but you have to change the screen manually but it does work
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As the others point out, just connect it to a switched power source. However, they also point out that you lose the parking mode. I have it always on, my truck sits for a week or two at a time and I have no issues. The camera goes to sleep and wakes up on impact. You have plenty of computers (clocks, radios, etc.) in your car that draw some power even when off.
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Yes, on Camera, there are multiple options, also it's camera smart automatic, or manual. I hope this was helpful to you.
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I installed mine on an 2007 f150. I routed the wires through the driver side which has a way into the cabin. I mounted the camera through the factory tow package.
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Hi Smith, Thank you for contacting Timetec. Yes, if you leave the power plugged into the cigarette charger, when you start the car, the camera will start recording automatically. Feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. thank you, Andy support@timetecinc.com
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I do not know how you could mount such a camera on the back of a pickup truck, unless it is equiped with a cap, to mount it high on the cap or on the back of the cab. I mounted mine 9 ft high on the back of my motorhome.
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No Simply connect it to the back up light wiring only!Then the camera will ony activate when you place your car in reverse whcih is what you wanted in the first place!!!
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No---there is a wire that goes from your dash where the screen is to the camera mounted in the back of the vehicle. I mounted my camera in the back of my pickup to help me hook up my goose neck horse trailer.
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Sure! But as far as hooking up, I don't think you can improve over looking out the rear window of your tow vehicle. Since the camera has a strong magnet that allows it to be attached to any ferrous metal (steel, iron, not aluminum...) you can attach it to different parts, such as the rear bumper or framework, of the 5th wheel and see where you are going. It's like an extra pair of eyes to see otherwise blind spots while backing up or even doing tight turns. I have found that the range of the camera is excellent and you can even mount it on a metal part (hinge, lock...) of a building so you can see how close you are getting to it with your trailer. Sure! But as far as hooking up, I don't think you can improve over looking out the rear window of your tow vehicle. Since the camera has a strong magnet that allows it to be attached to any ferrous metal (steel, iron, not aluminum...) you can attach it to different parts, such as the rear bumper or framework, of the 5th wheel and see where you are going. It's like an extra pair of eyes to see otherwise blind spots while backing up or even doing tight turns. I have found that the range of the camera is excellent and you can even mount it on a metal part (hinge, lock...) of a building so you... » Read More Sure! But as far as hooking up, I don't think you can improve over looking out the rear window of your tow vehicle. Since the camera has a strong magnet that allows it to be attached to any ferrous metal (steel, iron, not aluminum...) you can attach it to different parts, such as the rear bumper or framework, of the 5th wheel and see where you are going. It's like an extra pair of eyes to see otherwise blind spots while backing up or even doing tight turns. I have found that the range of the camera is excellent and you can even mount it on a metal part (hinge, lock...) of a building so you can see how close you are getting to it with your trailer. « Show Less
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You have to hook it up to your backup light if you want it go on automactically when you shift into reverse. You can hook it up to radio power and just hit the camera icon whenever you need it also. I personal like it hooked up to the backup lights
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The camera can be moved but you have to un wire and then re wire wherever you want it placed. Why would you want the camera on the 5th wheel. just leave it attached to truck.
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I wired mine to the license plate lights. When the headlights are on, the camera is on. I run with headlights on to turn on the camera. If I don't want the camera, I turn the monitor off. If your truck has headlights on automatically during the day, the license plate light is not on unless you manually turn on the head lights. This has been working well for me.