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garethmorgan50

Member Since: 16 Jan 2014
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 94

Reversing camera

I've read on various threads in the past of people fitting reversing cameras into the holes on the rear crossmember. I've had a look on eBay and there are several cheap cameras available. Can anyone recommend a cheap camera that does the job well and fits the holes. Also, do any of these cameras record images onto sd card??

11th Jun 2014 11:04am

Krackers

Member Since: 04 Jun 2014
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 5

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

I also would be interested to hear responses to this thread. Additionally have people connected a reversing camera to a Garmin GPS unit?

11th Jun 2014 11:12am

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Región Metropolitana
Posts: 2110

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

garethmorgan50

I Installed a cheap one bought in USA for less than 20 USD.
I cut the support to install it in the hole of the cross member.
Until now and after some wading the camera are working OK. To feed up the camera I connect it directly to the reverse ligth and send the video cable to the front panel through the chassis to a screen (USD 16) that is located in the dash and feed up from the lighter cables.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049LBJ5...&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045IIZK...&psc=1

Total cost: around USD 36 + 1/2 day work

Cheers Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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11th Jun 2014 2:08pm

ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue

I fitted this into my rear crossmember:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Digitales-Auto-Funk...3382f26392
(sorry it's in German)
The camera has been fitted into a very snug hole I drilled and fixed with epoxy putty (it's not going anywhere). Almost invisible. The receiver fits nicely in the corner of the windscreen (barely noticeable) and takes its power from the courtesy light (draws 40mA on standby but easy to unplug at the side).
It's a bit of a trade off as I have a NAS step and towball, so it's off centre (can't really judge side-to-side distances), but it makes it much easier to judge how far back you can go

Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...

11th Jun 2014 4:41pm

glpinxit

Member Since: 31 Jul 2010
Location: rural Somerset
Posts: 156

I'm thinking of setting a number plate lamp type of camera into the number plate plinth. Various options here http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/reversing-camera-kits/ Cheers, Guy.

12th Jun 2014 4:44pm

Davidatk

Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Santorini Black

We are just about to fit a camera done by Alpine, will let you know the cost etc, not sure it'll be cheap but you never know

15th Jun 2014 8:24am

tookaphotoof

Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
Posts: 1279

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

Not sure if it works, but tempting to give it a try at this price:
http://www.dx.com/p/7-lcd-car-vehicle-rear...51kGBZjBZg

15th Jun 2014 9:16am

glpinxit

Member Since: 31 Jul 2010
Location: rural Somerset
Posts: 156

Lots of similar rear view monitor/displays on eBay including some that are more consistent with the size of the standard mirror. Has anyone tried using one? I'm interested to hear if they are a viable option. I suspect you lose the dipping mirror too? Cheers, Guy.

16th Jun 2014 1:02pm

ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731

Don't know about you, but on mine and many others the dipping mirror is

. Viewing angle is all wrong.
Perhaps check yours before worrying about it... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...

16th Jun 2014 1:20pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

We installed the customers own mirror / monitor here:

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic21668....;start=120

zahy wrote:
LandRoverAnorak wrote:
Blimey, that's a lot of leather

fotgot to add other bits trimmed in leather

rear speakers with usb and socket connection on both sides

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rear reverse cam fitted by FCX

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Rear seats in plastic replaced with leather

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genuine SVX gear supplied by Dan duckworth land rover excellent service and of course trimmed AND FITTED by FCX

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REAR VIEW MIRROR/CAM fitted by Matt with two cam one positioned externally covering the side traffic for blind spot and the second cam covers the rear - keeping an eye on my dog while driving

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16th Jun 2014 1:31pm

RustyM

Member Since: 28 Oct 2013
Location: Africa/The Med
Posts: 222

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

I have one fitted to the under side of the number plate light mounting block. I have made a loom to add to the reverse light loom to switch it on. This way it is easier to remove and put back to std at little cost, that is if I ever sell it...... 90 & Wolf
110 XS
Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable)

16th Jun 2014 5:26pm

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