COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
 |
| 21 Jan 2007 12:49 PM |
|
My rear view tv monitor has gone
squirrely. Only shows half a screen and I tried adjusting it to
no avail. Has anyone replaced one? Did you replace camera
and all?
|
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
Host
Basic Member
Posts:284
|
| 21 Jan 2007 06:20 PM |
|
I haven't done this [yet], but I want to replace mine and upgrade to a newer, smaller, infra-red color with a small LCD screen. |
|
Steven Webster
1986 Airstream 345 |
|
|
Balrgn
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:801
|
| 22 Jan 2007 05:45 PM |
|
TV monitor, man you guys are Modern! We have a more simple approach. The wife goes and sits on the potty and lets me know the way :O) |
|
1977 Argosy 20
454 V8 Gas
Southern NH
Maintenance Analyst
www.balrgn.com |
|
|
Host
Basic Member
Posts:284
|
| 23 Jan 2007 11:54 AM |
|
That is hysterical! "Honey, can I merge left?!" |
|
Steven Webster
1986 Airstream 345 |
|
|
COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
|
| 23 Jan 2007 01:15 PM |
|
I apologize in advance but I get
images in my mind that I just can't describe. Okay, enough of
that. My potty is in the middle of the coach. I suppose my
wife could sit on the bed though. I did find a new rear view
unit in Camping World, but it is almost eight hundred
dollars. I think I can do better. I hope anyway.
|
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
Host
Basic Member
Posts:284
|
| 23 Jan 2007 04:02 PM |
|
Cooperhawk...I remember finding some online that are in the $500 range...full color, infrared, microphone.
I'll try and find the link. |
|
Steven Webster
1986 Airstream 345 |
|
|
Steve
New Member
Posts:3
|
| 10 Aug 2007 07:37 PM |
|
summit racing has rear view setups from Obserview |
|
|
|
|
COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
|
| 11 Aug 2007 10:04 AM |
|
Been looking through Summit Racing and can't find the rear view system. What's it listed under? |
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
JK Woodrow
New Member
Posts:34
|
| 16 Aug 2007 06:58 AM |
|
Check out item # 260148399292 on Ebay. I installed one last year from this guy and it works great. I spliced into the original wiring which saved a lot of hassle. I also used the original camera mount and housing and installed the new (and very small) camera inside. It kept the 345 looking original. As a bonus, I hooked up the second channel to the DVD output so I can sneek a peek at whatever is on. |
|
|
|
|
Steven T Webster
Site Host
Advanced Member
Posts:665
|
| 16 Aug 2007 07:11 AM |
|
My monitor still works, but barely. I've come to depend on it a lot when driving, especially when towing. It's terrible at night and flickers a lot now. For that price it's almost a no brainer. Was the installtion pretty easy? What about running the cable? |
|
Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
Host, CampfireClicks.com |
|
|
JK Woodrow
New Member
Posts:34
|
| 16 Aug 2007 02:58 PM |
|
The installation was not too bad. I did splice into the existing wire harness at the rear inside the upper cabinets and up front. I also gutted and used the existing camera housing and attached (actually wedged) the new camera in with high density foam and some clear goop. Initially, I put the glass back but removed it because of glare from the LEDs in the new camera. Be sure to set the normal/reverse screw to your liking before you seal it up. I didn't and had a heck of a time with a drill, long skinny screw driver, a flashlight and inspection mirror but got the job done. It is worth running a line up from your video output, if you're comfortable with that. Good luck! |
|
|
|
|
COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
|
| 16 Aug 2007 04:49 PM |
|
I went ahead and ordered the setup. Mine is on its last legs. Stick around. I may need some expertise in the future when it arrives. Can you post some pictures of your setup??? |
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
JK Woodrow
New Member
Posts:34
|
| 18 Aug 2007 07:58 AM |
|
I'll take some pictures. Being able to get them posted will be the challenge. We'll see what happens. The installation is really not that hard. Just start unbolting the old stuff and get down to the wire harness. I had a bit of a time removing the original plug from the camera housing and had to be creative with a body seal for the wiring. I used a rubber grommet and a quantity of gray sealant which has worked fine. As I recall, there were two power wires going to the monitor, one is switched with the ignition and the other comes on when you shift into reverse. The rest is just keeping color codes straight.
I do enjoy having the aux channel tied into the video system,which is also tied into the audio system. (don't tell the police) You can get everything you'll need at Radio Shack or Walmart.
|
|
|
|
|
COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
|
| 22 Aug 2007 09:47 AM |
|
Fedex just delivered my back-up setup fifteen minutes ago. Can't wait to open it up and start planning how I will install it. |
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
Steven T Webster
Site Host
Advanced Member
Posts:665
|
| 22 Aug 2007 10:09 AM |
|
I sense a DIY Article coming!!!! |
|
Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
Host, CampfireClicks.com |
|
|
COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
|
| 22 Aug 2007 10:20 AM |
|
Can't wait to get started. However, I can't today. I am the Chairman of our Shoreland Owners Assn. and I have a general membership meeting tonight to get ready for. Elections tonight. Maybe I'll get voted out and will have more time for myself.
Also I shoot skeet and trap every Wednesday afternoon, so I could say, my day is pretty well shot!!
I will take pictures and do a DIY when I get started. Got some pics from Woodrow that, with his permission I will use as well.
I have opened the package now and the unit looks like it is good quality. That's really a good buy! Woodrow's rear camera braket is rectangular while mine is round. Not sure it will fit in my braket. May have to improvise. FIELD EXPEDIENCY! I love it! |
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
|
| 23 Aug 2007 10:28 AM |
|
Hey JK. Does this system allow for a microphone at the camera like the new rigs do? No big deal if it doesn't, just wondering if you tackled that. Will probably start the install tomorrow.
Wonder where this unit was made. Quality looks pretty good, but the manual has some weird statements in it. Like "please to" and such. |
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
JK Woodrow
New Member
Posts:34
|
| 24 Aug 2007 08:56 AM |
|
Yes but I didn't bother with it. All you might hear is "crunch" if you see yourself back into something.... If I have an assistant back there, hand signals work best.
It wasn't made in Ohio I'm sure. Taiwan, Korea, China - take your pick. |
|
|
|
|
COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Advanced Member
Posts:850
|
| 24 Aug 2007 09:12 AM |
|
Well, having heard that "crunch" at least once, I guess I would agree. The camera doesn't seem to have a mike built into it anyway. Probably have to set up a separate mike but then would probably need a tuner as well. Not worth it I think.
Probably start working on it this afternoon. |
|
1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
|
|
JK Woodrow
New Member
Posts:34
|
| 24 Aug 2007 02:06 PM |
|
It will take a pitcher full of lemonade and abour three hours. Longer if you're dringing beer. Let me know how close I am. Good luck!
|
|
|
|
|