Aftermarker Reversing Camera Kits

Roy&Rosebud · 28th May 2015, 08:24

Hi one and all, thinking of purchasing an aftermarket reversing

camera kit, all help/advice/recommendations would truly be

appreciated. Are they difficult to install?

As you know, ever the same.

Roy and Rosebud. (Old Man and frail Old Lady).

Take good care of each other.

slacko · 28th May 2015, 09:14

You'd be better off buying the reverse sensors, which can be fitted front & back, they are very effective.

chipsceola · 28th May 2015, 09:28

OP has a Connoisseur SE (03) so should have OEM rear parking sensors fitted

Roy&Rosebud · 28th May 2015, 19:11

[should have OEM rear parking sensors fitted[/QUOTE

Chips you are correct, I do have the sensors fitted, I require a
camera kit with monitor.
Cheers.
As you know, ever the same.

Roy and Rosebud. (Old Man and frail Old Lady).
Take good care of each other.

The_irish_rover · 28th May 2015, 19:59

There's quite a selection on eBay like this

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=281703151598

It's wireless so perhaps offers the easiest installation option.

I can't vouch for any of this kit as I've never used them - but there's plenty to choose from and seem reasonably priced.

ninaandphil · 28th May 2015, 20:08

I wired one up to my DD head unit, easy enough to fit, but I ran the wires under the centre consol, which required undoing the seats etc, so took some time... also have reverse sensors. Camera is fine, nice pic, works well... but at the end of the day, I always end up turning my head and doing it the old fashioned way!!

RPWC · 28th May 2015, 21:28

speak to Jeff Coolcat,his shop sells the ones that are designed to fit in place of the number plate lamp lens on the saloon.,remove boot lid carpet,and boot plinth drill a hole in the lip of boot lid,behind where the plinth sits,and feed the cables through,there is a thread in "How to" I C E forum

Dorset Bob · 29th May 2015, 11:32

I got my camera for about a tenner here delivered.
You have to be prepared to wait for it to arrive from China.

I routed the wire to the DD unit along the side of the car, hidden under the trim and kick plates.

I personally think the chrome finish blends in quite well and I am very pleased with it.

coolcat · 29th May 2015, 15:17

The cameras are plentiful and readily available, the decision is what sort of screen do you wish to use to view the camera?

Do you wish just a separate screen on its own or do you want to upgrade your radio at the same time using a double din head unit that incorporates a built in screen ?

Let us know and Sean (Radioguy) and myself should be able to assist

Roy&Rosebud · 31st May 2015, 18:39

Hi Jefff, I was thinking of a reversing camera with a monitor on the
dashboard, but we are open to advice and suggestions. I know a unit
in place of the radio would be the neatest, but would it be cost effective?
As you know,ever the same.
Roy & Rosebud. (Old Man and frail Old Lady).
Take good care of each other.

28th May 2015, 08:24	#1
Roy&Rosebud Gets stuck in rover75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Manordeilo Posts: 695 Thanks: 637 Thanked 401 Times in 64 Posts	Aftermarker Reversing Camera Kits Hi one and all, thinking of purchasing an aftermarket reversing camera kit, all help/advice/recommendations would truly be appreciated. Are they difficult to install? As you know, ever the same. Roy and Rosebud. (Old Man and frail Old Lady). Take good care of each other.

28th May 2015, 09:14	#2
slacko Regular poster Rover 45 V6 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sheffield Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 6 Posts	You'd be better off buying the reverse sensors, which can be fitted front & back, they are very effective. __________________ Even my dog's a Rover [

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chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	OP has a Connoisseur SE (03) so should have OEM rear parking sensors fitted __________________ Chips

28th May 2015, 21:28	#7
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	speak to Jeff Coolcat,his shop sells the ones that are designed to fit in place of the number plate lamp lens on the saloon.,remove boot lid carpet,and boot plinth drill a hole in the lip of boot lid,behind where the plinth sits,and feed the cables through,there is a thread in "How to" I C E forum __________________ Cheers. Rich…

29th May 2015, 11:32	#8
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	I got my camera for about a tenner here delivered. You have to be prepared to wait for it to arrive from China. I routed the wire to the DD unit along the side of the car, hidden under the trim and kick plates. I personally think the chrome finish blends in quite well and I am very pleased with it. __________________ Let the good times roll............

28th May 2015, 19:11	#4
Roy&Rosebud Gets stuck in rover75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Manordeilo Posts: 695 Thanks: 637 Thanked 401 Times in 64 Posts	[should have OEM rear parking sensors fitted[/QUOTE Chips you are correct, I do have the sensors fitted, I require a camera kit with monitor. Cheers. As you know, ever the same. Roy and Rosebud. (Old Man and frail Old Lady). Take good care of each other.

28th May 2015, 19:59	#5
The_irish_rover Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 448 Thanks: 273 Thanked 132 Times in 98 Posts	There's quite a selection on eBay like this http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=281703151598 It's wireless so perhaps offers the easiest installation option. I can't vouch for any of this kit as I've never used them - but there's plenty to choose from and seem reasonably priced.

28th May 2015, 20:08	#6
ninaandphil Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Exford Posts: 173 Thanks: 49 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I wired one up to my DD head unit, easy enough to fit, but I ran the wires under the centre consol, which required undoing the seats etc, so took some time... also have reverse sensors. Camera is fine, nice pic, works well... but at the end of the day, I always end up turning my head and doing it the old fashioned way!!

29th May 2015, 15:17	#9
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,133 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	The cameras are plentiful and readily available, the decision is what sort of screen do you wish to use to view the camera? Do you wish just a separate screen on its own or do you want to upgrade your radio at the same time using a double din head unit that incorporates a built in screen ? Let us know and Sean (Radioguy) and myself should be able to assist __________________ Jeff.

31st May 2015, 18:39	#10
Roy&Rosebud Gets stuck in rover75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Manordeilo Posts: 695 Thanks: 637 Thanked 401 Times in 64 Posts	Hi Jefff, I was thinking of a reversing camera with a monitor on the dashboard, but we are open to advice and suggestions. I know a unit in place of the radio would be the neatest, but would it be cost effective? As you know,ever the same. Roy & Rosebud. (Old Man and frail Old Lady). Take good care of each other.