country_hick
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I do not see a practical way to run video wire through a fifth wheel trailer hitch. that would be easily connected and disconnected. It would be easy enough to tap into the running lights for 12v power. At least one backup camera said not to run it for more than 10 minutes to avoid burning that camera up.
This would preferably be usable by an android head unit that has both wifi and bluetooth capabilities. Maybe this could be direct wired from trailer to truck but I am not sure how.
The idea is to ensure safety by being able to be 100% certain that the car has actually been passed before pulling over and hearing crunching metal because you misread the rear view mirrors.
There would be no problem from using a 3 camera setup with 1 camera on each side of the trailer and one at the very back if this could work. I do not know if a 10" head unit could display 3 cameras at once. I do not know if such a system exists at a reasonable price point that can handle heavy rain. I do know night vision aka starlight would be vital. The backup cameras all seem to be designed for short term use. I want a camera that can record a 12 hour day without failing.
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
This would preferably be usable by an android head unit that has both wifi and bluetooth capabilities. Maybe this could be direct wired from trailer to truck but I am not sure how.
The idea is to ensure safety by being able to be 100% certain that the car has actually been passed before pulling over and hearing crunching metal because you misread the rear view mirrors.
There would be no problem from using a 3 camera setup with 1 camera on each side of the trailer and one at the very back if this could work. I do not know if a 10" head unit could display 3 cameras at once. I do not know if such a system exists at a reasonable price point that can handle heavy rain. I do know night vision aka starlight would be vital. The backup cameras all seem to be designed for short term use. I want a camera that can record a 12 hour day without failing.
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
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