Direct Fit-Backup Camera

[GAINMOB]

im on it...hopefully you put the site where you bought it from in the earlier pages...thanks for the update...

 

[ExpediTuner]

looks very nice!!

 

[scarrz]

Just installed this backup cam in my 2010 expy. It was not fun but i survived. I will tell whoever attempts this I ended up taking off the Silver housing which holds the 2 bulbs and it made things much easier. (Held on by 4 bolts on the inside). I clipped off the plug on the left bulb and put the white wire w/Purple line to the (+) positive and the 2 blacks to the (-) of the bulb power cord on the camera. Works just fine and comes on when the lights are on, etc. Very clear picture although the lines take some getting used to but I can see how they will benefit giving you a guide for distance.

Have it connected to a JVC KW-NT30HD.

**Thanks again to Rod240sx for the info and pics. I had been searching for a long time until I ran across his post.

 

[GAINMOB]

soooooo...what about daylight when you dont have lights on or are you saying the left reverse light?

 

[scarrz]

soooooo...what about daylight when you dont have lights on or are you saying the left reverse light?

No. I'm saying they function as they should. ex. lights on the plate lights are on, lights off they are off. The camera has its on power line, separate from the bulb power.

 

[GAINMOB]

got it...

 

[Killer2004]

Hello,
I too am glad to have found this thread as I wanted a stealthy camera for my 04 EB! I see Truckfancy is zero balance for them now. Is this one the same thing you think? Looks like to to me but the part number prefix is different, shrug. Thanks in advance for your input.

OE Fit Rear Cameras

 

[jjbusa]

looks great

 

[GAINMOB]

the stay sold out

 

[Spooky]

Hey guys, just a heads up for anyone wanting to do this mod...I found the direct fit camera http://www.rearviewsafety.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Expedition&x=22&y=12

It's $100, but looks to be good quality and a direct fit. I ordered one and will post the results of my install for my 2004 Expy.

 

[bricekin]

Search results for: 'Expedition'

I fixed your link.

Also, I contacted the original manufacturer about these a few months ago and they had stated that they weren't intending on doing any more of them.

I'm still debating on going custom or trying to get a factory camera/harness to hack up.

 

[GAINMOB]

who's the original manufacturer? I called that company and they said they cant keep them in stock long enough but I can order it and they'll send it to me when they come in...this was about 2 mos ago

 

[bricekin]

I assume it is EchoMaster... but then again, the way companies are these days it wouldn't surprise me if they bought them in from an outside supplier.

EchoMaster

I have an account with them, figured if they had them, I'd order a couple. But no such luck.

 

[Spooky]

Yeah, I thought so. I sent an email to the manufacturer awhile back as well and got no response. Since I found these and they had them in stock, I decided to grab one. I like the fact that I don't have to drill anywhere and it looks OEM. It looks nicer than the other options I was looking at....

Rear view safety has them in stock.....

 

[bricekin]

My beefs with this camera is that is isn't centered (I'm picky) and I don't want to give up my 6000K LED license plate bulbs.

 

[GAINMOB]

My beefs with this camera is that is isn't centered (I'm picky) and I don't want to give up my 6000K LED license plate bulbs.

Really...lol...all ur doing is making ur plate more visible...lol...

Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3)

 

[bricekin]

Really...lol...all ur doing is making ur plate more visible...lol...

Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3)

That's alright. My A4 makes up for it. It has a tinted cover and the LEDs that are in that don't spread light for crap. And the factory replacement bulb housings I bought for that thing are a joke.

 

[5.4T]

that's license plate bulb cover is the same as my 1gen Navigator, I think it will work for me

 

[Team Zombie]

I've seen several backup cams that are inside oval shaped pieces meant to replace the ford emblem on center of tailgate... ebay is your friend

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

This looks interesting if you don't want to install an in dash unit.

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