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Install Camper Camera

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Perfect back up camera for big rigs, campers, trailer or boat

What happens here

The second camera will be installed on the rear of the RV camper. The presenter explains that RVs often lack a dedicated reverse light circuit, so the camera will be wired to one of the camper's marker lights. This means the camper's lights must be on for the camera to function. He removes one of the marker lights, splices the camera's positive (red) and negative (black) wires into the marker light's corresponding wires, and then reattaches the marker light and camera. The camera is secured using stainless self-tapping screws, with caulk applied around each screw for waterproofing.

Goal: Mount and hardwire the camera to the RV's marker lights for rear visibility while driving with lights on.

Tools and materials

  • Drill DeWalt — Installing self-tapping screws
  • Haloview Camera Haloview — Capturing the rear view of the camper
  • Stainless Self-Tapping Screws — Securing the camera mount to the camper's body
  • Wire Splices — Connecting the camera wires to the marker light's power
  • Caulk — Sealing around the camera and screw holes for waterproofing