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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874  
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Just installed a parking camera on my 110.
I’m impressed by the camera, but the view is somewhat useless. View is obviously blocked by the water jet and wheel to within 3m of the rear. I wanted to see when I was near to crushing something and not when I was miles away. I was thinking of extending the camera out a bit in a worklight bracket or the like and pointing it down a bit (lot) more. Has anyone solved this issue with a cunning yet oem look accessory? What have others done? Better than me..  Click image to enlarge |
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21st Mar 2019 7:11pm |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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Not silly at all. I was thinking of this but if I wanted to stick it out a bit more as the spare tyre still gets in the way.
I was thinking I need to Clamp it into some kind of accessory I really ‘need’. I was also thinking if a gutter mount to the side, but not sure on the clearance issue when opening the door. Just wondered where people who have done the add in have installed theirs? Click image to enlarge |
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21st Mar 2019 7:43pm |
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| edo Member Since: 20 Aug 2018 Location: Devon Posts: 379
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Could you mount it on the wheel/one of the wheel bolt holes?
I just got one and plan to mount it using a hole from the rear light/plate guard I removed... |
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21st Mar 2019 7:51pm |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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Tried this and to be honest the view wasn't much better. Personal preference is i want to see the rear quarters so up high and out a bit is my ideal view. I can see big things in the mirror. I wast wanted to see I didn't crunch things when parking
I just dont want to extend it our on a tube /washer type idea. It'll look a bit stupid on a stalk. Maybe... |
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21st Mar 2019 9:01pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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A common location is on the underside of the plastic plinth for the number plate light. That way, it can see under the spare and can be angled to give a reasonable view of the tow hitch.
If you really want it up at roof level, then off to one side will again give a better view around the spare. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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21st Mar 2019 9:14pm |
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| chopcat Member Since: 11 Sep 2012 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 412  
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3039879
Mine is on a 3d printed. Magnetic box so you can move it around when you need to hook up the trailer Might work |
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21st Mar 2019 9:28pm |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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Ive recently seen a mount that attaches via the spare wheel studs, looked pretty smart but can't remember where I've seen it now. Will try and find it for you. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html
Instagram - @r22oyp Roy |
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21st Mar 2019 10:43pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232 
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Far Corners do a bracket that fits behind the number plate that can take a mounting for a camera or work light/reverse light. Don’t know what it’s like as I made a bracket that sits directly above the towing bracket so I can position a tow ball directly under a coupling. Will take photos tomorrow and show them.
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21st Mar 2019 10:43pm |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123
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Heres a link to it, Its made to fit a J**P
 but could easily be fabricated to fit a Defender in the same manor 
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/rear...s-lighting 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html Instagram - @r22oyp Roy |
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21st Mar 2019 10:48pm |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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I love this forum, so many ideas and assistance.
What about trimming the spikes off this and mounting with a decent adhesive? Might look like a wierd spoiler! Click image to enlarge |
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21st Mar 2019 11:54pm |
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| Mike_E Member Since: 13 Apr 2017 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 161 
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Roy, I like that solution in the spare.... very neat. Cable routing into rear door can be hidden too...
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22nd Mar 2019 5:49am |
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| Mike_E Member Since: 13 Apr 2017 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 161
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Sorry.. double post but to PCM.. what camera is that as its tiny!
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22nd Mar 2019 5:50am |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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I'll find out what the exact camera is and let you know. It's image quality and field of view is amazing though for such a small thing.
I did remember seeing a post a while back with someone having the camera on the water jet and the view was what i was after. But can't find the post. Grr... |
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22nd Mar 2019 7:55pm |
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| foggydave Member Since: 29 Nov 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 263 
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I have fixed my reversing camera inside a housing which uses the same fixing as the rear screen washer and the wire goes through a slot cut into the hole IE think keyhole.
For power to the camera I use the rear heated screen wiring (I have the back window blanked off for security reasons) so no need for the demister. I then use the heater switch for the camera. I have mounted the screens on my sun visor so just flip it down to view. I will post more detailed pictures tomorrow Click image to enlarge https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/u...2113~0.JPG |
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23rd Mar 2019 8:18pm |
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