DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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ive had a quick look and think I can mount it by drilling a couple of new holes in the bracket.
going to wire up to the number plate lights so camera can be on all the time  Duncan
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D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Have you tried the camera yet and if so what is the verdict. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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| 9th Feb 2015 11:09 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Have you tried the camera yet and if so what is the verdict. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 9th Feb 2015 11:10 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Got it all working but not towed yet
Picture quality is ok, but not great
Need to see what it's like travelling at speed
Still concerned that where the cable enters the camera isn't sealed. Will have to see what it's like in a 12 months time Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 9th Feb 2015 11:53 pm |
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amphoto
Member Since: 29 Dec 2013
Location: Leek
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Couldn't get it to pair at the weekend going to have another go tomorrow away with the tt next week so will test run then if I can it to pair 
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| 10th Feb 2015 1:18 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Any more info please just got new van and looking at options for rear camera. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 15th Feb 2015 3:48 pm |
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gvw
Member Since: 16 Jan 2012
Location: South Yorkshire
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Due to lack of positive feedback do I take it that these cameras are not to be recommended 
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| 27th Feb 2015 9:46 pm |
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Dolpants
Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: Cambridge
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Has anyone got a picture of where they have the monitor fitted? Like the idea just don't know where I'd mount the screen. As I like things to look like they should be there neat and tidy. Tonga Green D3
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General Grabber X3s
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BAS remap
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Prospeed compressor guard
Prospeed ladder Raptored
Prospeed roof rack Raptored
CB Radio
4 x LF140 in front grill
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| 28th Feb 2015 7:10 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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fitted my camera to the twin axle a few weeks ago but only just got out on the road with it.
Mmm, its OK, but there are a few issues - maybe its just not good enough for the length of an 8m+ van and the D4. the issues are
1) the image is jumpy and sometimes freezes for a second or two
2) connection is lost intermittently
3) the faster I travel the less reliable it gets (not a big problem though)
when just reversing, its OK, but the image still freezes. On the plus side its better than nothing so will continue to use it.
is there a Bluetooth booster that could be used ?
ive stuck my monitor to the bottom right of the windscreen Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 12th Mar 2015 5:23 pm |
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David_Ritzema
Member Since: 12 Jun 2011
Location: Longfield, Kent
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I had the same problems when I tried a wireless rear-view camera / monitor with my 7.6m long caravan. I found that the only solution was to ditch the combination and fit a wired camera and monitor.
I did not want the hassle of a wired link between caravan and D4 so went for a simple wireless link. I fixed the transmitter inside the lid of the front locker (top RH side of the lid). The receiver is mounted at the top of the LH rear door pillar of the D4, where it is an easy task to run the cable down into the LH storage locker and tap into the the trailer ignition live wire to provide power only when the engine is running.
As the caravan rear-view camera is always on when towing, I use a monitor which clips over the rear-view mirror and just change the angle of the mirror to minimise reflections. I ran the cable for the monitor up the LH door pillar, behind the headlining and out by the rear-view mirror housing to give me a neat and clutter-free set-up.
The combination works very well for me. I get a good quality image with no lines or interference, although I occasionally have a loss of picture for a second or two when passing an HGV, probably due interference from the HGV's camera system.
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| 12th Mar 2015 10:29 pm |
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gvw
Member Since: 16 Jan 2012
Location: South Yorkshire
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If it uses Bluetooth then this may explain the flaky operation.
Most mobile Bluetooth devices have a range of 10m
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| 12th Mar 2015 11:30 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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David_Ritzema wrote:I had the same problems when I tried a wireless rear-view camera / monitor with my 7.6m long caravan. I found that the only solution was to ditch the combination and fit a wired camera and monitor.
I did not want the hassle of a wired link between caravan and D4 so went for a simple wireless link. I fixed the transmitter inside the lid of the front locker (top RH side of the lid). The receiver is mounted at the top of the LH rear door pillar of the D4, where it is an easy task to run the cable down into the LH storage locker and tap into the the trailer ignition live wire to provide power only when the engine is running.
As the caravan rear-view camera is always on when towing, I use a monitor which clips over the rear-view mirror and just change the angle of the mirror to minimise reflections. I ran the cable for the monitor up the LH door pillar, behind the headlining and out by the rear-view mirror housing to give me a neat and clutter-free set-up.
The combination works very well for me. I get a good quality image with no lines or interference, although I occasionally have a loss of picture for a second or two when passing an HGV, probably due interference from the HGV's camera
system.
Dave have you hot details and pictures of your set up please. What was the cost please. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 13th Mar 2015 8:03 am |
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amphoto
Member Since: 29 Dec 2013
Location: Leek
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Finally got round to fitting mine at the weekend will be towing with it tomorrow so will report back then
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| 25th May 2015 6:11 am |
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1967jester
Member Since: 05 May 2010
Location: Usually in the North East though I have been known to travel
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Any further feedback on this chaps, looking into a solution for the tin tent as well (no rear window on the tin tent). Paul.
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12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
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