Backup Camera

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I drive and tow with an old Dodge and I'm looking to install a backup camera. Does anyone have a recent model they would recommend?

Wireless seems easy. A system with a camera I can run from the boat stern would be useful for an oversize load but that is a fair distance to the cab (37' to hitch, 8' bed, extended cab).

Thanks for any advice.

Randy
 

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You could cut the distance by putting the camera under the back edge of your hard top, and probably get a better perspective on the corners of your boat.
I would install a dash cam, that you can turn on anytime, rather than a dedicated back up cam linked to reverse.
 
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I have bought them on Amazon for myself and for my father in law. My father in law's is wireless backup camera on a F150 4 door. Screen clips to the rear view mirror. Camera on license plate. Works great for lining up the hitch. powered by backup light power. Its the second one in 5 years but it was cheap.
I have a Transit Connect van without side windows and I installed a camera on the blind side in the plastic above the tail light. 5" screen stuck to the wall where a window should be. It is wired. I put in a push button switch above driver's head for power. I can back out of a parking space without panic...

The brands change and the product gets better(higher resolution, etc) so I can't recommend a current product. I doubt the expensive ones are any different than the cheap ones.
There are wireless models for big RVs. I'm sure you can find something. its a crap shoot but they do work.
 
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