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xatzhs

Member Since: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Northumberland & Down South
Posts: 258

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Rear View Mirror with Camera

So today I took delivery of my new (to me) 110 which I will post more pictures of tomorrow when I've got all the goodies bolted on.

It has come with a very fancy reversing sensor system with a camera mounted in the rear bumper, this connects to a screen/mirror system that just clips onto the existing mirror. The problem is that the existing mirror on the ball socket can't support the extra weight of the clipped on screen/mirror and so is always pointing downwards and means I can't see anything out of it. The system works fine and so I'm very reluctant to unwire it and put it somewhere miles away from where it already is (if it ain't broke, don't fix it and all that)... My thought was to maybe mount it above the existing mirror on the arm and have it just as the screen for the camera and use the other mirror as the mirror the rest of the time?

Has anyone got anything similar or fixed something like this before?

Here are a few photos (hopefully) of what it looks like currently.

Cheers!

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2nd Apr 2012 12:31pm

WarPig

Member Since: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 1748

1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi USW Bonatti Grey

I assume there is a ball socket inside the mirror? If so, could you get it set up how you want it and then but some blobs of silicone on the ball socket to prevent it moving?

Im glad you posted this problem as Im about to order the exact same monitor!!

2nd Apr 2012 12:42pm

ZeDefender

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

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue

Sell the mirror and buy a bigger bumper (and wider spare tyre)

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2nd Apr 2012 12:52pm

sparkylee

Member Since: 06 Nov 2010
Location: surrey
Posts: 1455

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Santorini Black

We fitted the same type in our busner motor home which was based on a ford transit and was fine
I was going to get another for our 110 dc but will check the tightness of the mirror tonight
Ours is only a few weeks old so might be tight fingers crossed
Lee It's good to be back from the dark side

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2nd Apr 2012 12:54pm

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

This type is fine silicone / black tack will sort

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2nd Apr 2012 1:18pm

ZeDefender

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

I'm assuming they are your daughters...

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

2nd Apr 2012 3:10pm

robpenrose

Member Since: 15 Jan 2011
Location: Hampshire or Cornwall
Posts: 338

ken wrote:
This type is fine silicone / black tack will sort

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What sort is this? I like it..

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2nd Apr 2012 3:14pm

WarPig

Member Since: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 1748

robpenrose wrote:
ken wrote:
This type is fine silicone / black tack will sort

Click image to enlarge

What sort is this? I like it..

Yeh, I like that one, and the Alex Gaudino/Crystal Waters - Destination Calabria video

I assume that because it has 2 inputs then one of them could be used with a second camera mounted on the back of my caravan?

Can you provide a link to the supplier please ken?

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2nd Apr 2012 4:12pm

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897

I love that video! any red blooded male should

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2nd Apr 2012 7:13pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20294

chiefstoker wrote:
I love that video! any red blooded male should

until your wife / partner sees it

2nd Apr 2012 7:30pm

WarPig

Member Since: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 1748

Best not let her catch you watching 'Benny Banassi - Satisfaction'

I can see this thread going off topic

which is a shame because Im actually wanting to buy a rear view camera set up soon

2nd Apr 2012 8:57pm

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897

WarPig wrote:
Best not let her catch you watching 'Benny Banassi - Satisfaction'

I can see this thread going off topic which is a shame because Im actually wanting to buy a rear view camera set up soon

I agree, I love the female form but this thread is about mirrors. stop... carry on!

and back to mirrors..... 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy

3rd Apr 2012 5:36am

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Brought from the Bay dont really like buying stuff like this from the bay but this appeared to be my only current option

Quad inputs

Not this supplier but you will get the idea eBay id eBay Item No. 190639217148

3rd Apr 2012 6:14am

xatzhs

Member Since: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Northumberland & Down South
Posts: 258

Thanks guys!

It's currently at James French, I left them the problem as well! But I might give them a ring and recommend the silicon/ black tack.

Anyway, back on topic... Eric Prydz - Call on Me

3rd Apr 2012 8:15am

WarPig

Member Since: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 1748

Thanks ken

3rd Apr 2012 7:06pm

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