Rear Camera Eyesore

[WadeWolf76]

Adding a rear camera to my JK was one of the best things I did to it. Much easier to see directly behind me. Mine is with the spare just poking out in between the top spokes of the wheel.

On my wife's I actually mounted a small round camera in the bumper just above the hitch. Both work very well and do not stick out as far as the Bronco setup or the new JL setup.

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[BigCatKale]

Indeed. My buddie's FJ did not have the backup cam, but mine did. Comparing, it was at times challenging just due to rear design and visibility issues right behind you.

Actually looking at this made me think immediately of the FJ's camera and mount as it pretty nearly mirrors it. They came up with covers and 'armor' as the issues mentioned were real and realized pretty early I think.

 

[combatninja]

That Toyota setup up there^^^ definitely needs to come off prior to removing the tire. So I guess it has some sort of socket inside that plugs the camera? Hopefully you'll remember that you took it off before setting off down the trail. Knowing me, I would think of it 2 hours later.

 

[BigCatKale]

That Toyota setup up there^^^ definitely needs to come off prior to removing the tire. So I guess it has some sort of socket inside that plugs the camera? Hopefully you'll remember that you took it off before setting off down the trail. Knowing me, I would think of it 2 hours later.

Not, mine, but pretty sure that part just overlays the factory mount. Added that pic for better match to the factory Bronco option.

 

[Chadillac]

I don’t like the look of it either. Could always remove it if you didn’t want it.

 

[aplm7]

to each their own i guess. doesn't bother me one bit

 

[mtap]

Eyesore seems a bit dramatic to me. You’re gonna need to put the wheel on something anyway

edit: and not meant to be mean, just saying you’re gonna have a post there either way

wheel mount for the wheel...yes, I'm 100% fine with that. owned a wrangler before and the wheel doesn't bother me....like I said an extra nub sticking out is my issue...there's cameras mounted on license plates, bumpers, etc...but to stick it out there? that's not dramatic, that's called aesthetics...

 

[mtap]

I'm planning on carrying one of these too when wheeling, so the camera would be blocked and since so many wheelers carry them, this must have been an oversight.

Where else can the camera go?

So may places...My hummer has it on the license plate mount, i'v seen them mounted on bumpers itself....there's lots of options...

 

[LarryZiegler]

And auto makers have participated in every meeting held to discuss this requirement. IMO makers are complicit in many of these regs...WHY? it adds cost on which makers base their profit margins.

That's one of the reasons most auto makers are circling the drain today...and now, NHTSA also wants to replace side mirrors with cameras. Wow - I wonder if that will add costs as well?

My Pilot has a 3 way backup camera....normal, wide angle, and down angle. When backing out of parking stalls, the wide angle can see cars I can’t see coming down the aisle. The down angle is perfect for lining up a trailer on my trailer hitch ball. And lastly, when parallel parking in tight spots I can see how close I am to the vehicle bumper in back of me and not hit it. I see nothing but positives in having it.

 

[Bronc-O]

wheel mount for the wheel...yes, I'm 100% fine with that. owned a wrangler before and the wheel doesn't bother me....like I said an extra nub sticking out is my issue...there's cameras mounted on license plates, bumpers, etc...but to stick it out there? that's not dramatic, that's called aesthetics...

This should be all you see with a cover.
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[Carolina Jim]

My Pilot has a 3 way backup camera....normal, wide angle, and down angle. When backing out of parking stalls, the wide angle can see cars I can’t see coming down the aisle. The down angle is perfect for lining up a trailer on my trailer hitch ball. And lastly, when parallel parking in tight spots I can see how close I am to the vehicle bumper in back of me and not hit it. I see nothing but positives in having it.

one word...."option"

 

[rmc523]

I want to relocate the camera because that post that the tire sits on just looks like it'll break with a 35 or 37" tire bouncing on trails. Even Wrangler owners replace the tire carrier to hold bigger tires. Somewhere near the tag is where I'd hoped, but guess not for some reason.

Yep, aftermarket.

Why is your rear mounted tire bouncing around when it's bolted on?

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Another thing to consider is most Ford vehicles with front/rear cameras now have washer nozzles that pop out and clean the camera when you clean the windshield. I know we saw it on the front camera. I wouldn't be surprised if the back camera has a washer too.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Why not just install a different aftermarket rearview camera? wouldnt be any different than the ones I installed in my grill and under my mirrors on my f150 or the wife’s grand cherokee. Lots of options out there. I keep a trasharoo on our offroad camper spare tire so I placed a backup camera down below in the rear bumper area.

 

[LarryZiegler]

one word...."option"

One word: required

 

[Bronc-O]

Why is your rear mounted tire bouncing around when it's bolted on?

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Another thing to consider is most Ford vehicles with front/rear cameras now have washer nozzles that pop out and clean the camera when you clean the windshield. I know we saw it on the front camera. I wouldn't be surprised if the back camera has a washer too.

I'm pretty sure the rear camera is tied into the Co-Pilot 360 that works with the other 3 cameras. Removing it may cause many other issues.

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