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| MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 625   
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I had a small tent-trailer. So small so it was not visible in mirrors. Cheap camera and small LCD was the right solution, without this, it was nearly impossible to reverse with trailer.
Definitely wired - you need wires to power the camera, so it is only one more wire for the video. LCD in mirror - not good idea - with empty car I use both but for different view - camera for close view of trailer, mirror for all another use. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo  |
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30th May 2018 5:40am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720  
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There is an official Land Rover one.
http://www.landrovertrailair.co.uk |
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30th May 2018 7:12am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2529 
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I'm watching this thread with interest. I would like a reversing/hitching camera system with a monitor that looks OEM and not a bolt on. I know that the double din looks fully integrated but the single din standard Alpine is fine for me as ICE is something that does not interest me and I'm averse to spending a few hundred quid on a DD when all I want is a video monitor. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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30th May 2018 7:32am |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1628  
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I have seen it before and thought it’s very expensive for what it is, especially when you buy all the sensors for the trailers and tyres  10 sensors probably! |
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30th May 2018 3:53pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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I agree the trailair is expensive. It's a shame they don't sell the camera on its own, as the mount is very neat.
I bought one of the £30 cameras and 6" screens from ebay. The screen was decent quality and I don't see why it couldn't just be stuck to the top of the dash on the passenger side angled towards the driver. I didn't bother with the screen, as I went double din and used the camera with that. But so far the camera's lasted over a year and hasn't leaked or fallen apart. I mounted the camera below the trailer socket recess under the rear crossmember. There is already a hole under there so I just bolted it up with a penny washer either side of the cross member. It's angled so it looks towards the ball hitch, so coupling is easier. It's not ideal for parking in this position, but it's ok. For parking I think it's best above the rear washer jet looking down so you can see the spare wheel, but then you can't see the tow hitch! When I get around to it, I want to couple up to my trailer then get someone to put some marks on the headboard inline with either side of the rear tub so I know it's central when reversing up to it. |
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30th May 2018 4:18pm |
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| pj2106 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire Posts: 1500 
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Check out the new kit from design engineering 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold 1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold |
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30th May 2018 4:42pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1628
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I could flush in a section in the rear crossmember to put my camera before it gets Galvanised  |
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30th May 2018 8:41pm |
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| gazonk Member Since: 22 Jun 2018 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 13 
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Old thread I know, but I have the Yi Mirror - fits really well over the standard defender mirror. I will try and get some pics.
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9th Jul 2018 4:16pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111  
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What new kit? For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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9th Jul 2018 5:40pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3312 
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http://www.designdevelopmenteng.co.uk/stor...-c24646594
Looks very decent on paper. |
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9th Jul 2018 5:43pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111
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Thanks
 But I have already posted about the mirror head kit in another thread. I thought you were referring to a new design of reversing camera. I know them as Design Solutions though not Design Engineering  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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9th Jul 2018 5:59pm |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004 
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Is any one using a Design Solutions reversing camera kit ?
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9th Jul 2018 6:21pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111
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Yes it does, but a tad expensive compared to others on the market. Saying that I have been driving Defenders since 1984 and series since 1967 and never has a problem with reversing without an aid with either cameras or sensors. Very nice to have and and all my other cars they have come as standard but that is not why I drive a Defender. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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9th Jul 2018 9:45pm |
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| HardCharger Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Manila Posts: 740  
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I just saw something that may fit your requirement while browsing the Defender Upgrades website yesterday.
http://defenderupgrades.co.uk/product/land...nitor-kit/ I hope this helps you in your quest. |
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10th Jul 2018 2:55am |
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