Add backup Camera?
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Add backup Camera?
I have a 2010 F150 XLT Screw. Is there a way to add a backup camera and have it shown into the existing rear view mirror? Is the factory harness for a backup camera already there?
I don't want to add a Double Din stereo with the screen.
Looking for input.
I don't want to add a Double Din stereo with the screen.
Looking for input.
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I have the same truck 2010 XLT Screw. Didn't come with Messege Center monitor in the dash. I just installed an add-on camera & monitor. It was by Pyle Audio, found it online for about a hundred bucks. On mine, there was no factory harness or wiring available in the mounting locations. I wasn't out to add a $500 accessory, so don't bark too loud if this is not the best or prettiest way to add this particular safety function.
The Camera mounts on a bolt on the license plate, although I will be getting the tailgate emblem mount shortly. Wired it to the reverse lights.
Monitor is a new rearview mirror/monitor combo that clips right over the old mirror. Surprisingly light weight, so I am not concerned about it falling off or realligning the mirror at this time. I concealed the wire down the frame pillar and under the dash, then used one of the cig plugs for power.
The system I bought is wireless, but has the wired option. I chose to run the wire all the way up to the monitor from the back bumper. I read online where some folks had reception oddities using the wireless.
First and only drawback out of the box was the Mirror reflection was not bright enough, so I added a piece of cut-to-fit plastic mirror. Before I installed the camera, I had previously bought one of the White-Night backup light kits that attaches to the hitch. Lights up a pretty good distance. Camera & Monitor Work pretty good night and day for a hundred bucks.
The Camera mounts on a bolt on the license plate, although I will be getting the tailgate emblem mount shortly. Wired it to the reverse lights.
Monitor is a new rearview mirror/monitor combo that clips right over the old mirror. Surprisingly light weight, so I am not concerned about it falling off or realligning the mirror at this time. I concealed the wire down the frame pillar and under the dash, then used one of the cig plugs for power.
The system I bought is wireless, but has the wired option. I chose to run the wire all the way up to the monitor from the back bumper. I read online where some folks had reception oddities using the wireless.
First and only drawback out of the box was the Mirror reflection was not bright enough, so I added a piece of cut-to-fit plastic mirror. Before I installed the camera, I had previously bought one of the White-Night backup light kits that attaches to the hitch. Lights up a pretty good distance. Camera & Monitor Work pretty good night and day for a hundred bucks.