shtbrwn86
SILVER Star
Finally got around to installing a backup camera in my LX, and what a process it was... I've seen a variety of posts similar to this, but I figured I would share my experience....hopefully it helps someone.
First I ordered this camera with the intention of mounting it on the lift gate between the license plate lights. Turns out the lip for the lift gate covers too much of the camera, so I returned it.
Then I ordered one of the ones on Amazon that integrates a camera into the light housing. Didn't like that because A. It didn't fit snugly AT ALL, and apparently the camera points down too much, so I returned it. Side note, after pulling the interior trim to run the wire through the lift gate I realized my third brake light was leaking. Also, the musty, wet carpet was a clue. So that was a whole extra process. Ended up up using some butyl rope and so far so good.
Finally settled on this one from Amazon, since it is adjustable and the mount hides behind the license plate. I dislike the cameras that are built into the frame.
Here are some pictures...I ended up drilling a nice little hole next to the license plate screw mount. It was a small hole and I just shoved some butyl rope in there to form a gasket. I am not too worried about rust, but the butyl rope seems to form a really good seal and they use that stuff in RVs. I had to cut the wire for the camera in order to fish it through. I refused to get out a step bit and bore a big ass hole for the RCAs to pass through.
First I ordered this camera with the intention of mounting it on the lift gate between the license plate lights. Turns out the lip for the lift gate covers too much of the camera, so I returned it.
Then I ordered one of the ones on Amazon that integrates a camera into the light housing. Didn't like that because A. It didn't fit snugly AT ALL, and apparently the camera points down too much, so I returned it. Side note, after pulling the interior trim to run the wire through the lift gate I realized my third brake light was leaking. Also, the musty, wet carpet was a clue. So that was a whole extra process. Ended up up using some butyl rope and so far so good.
Finally settled on this one from Amazon, since it is adjustable and the mount hides behind the license plate. I dislike the cameras that are built into the frame.
Here are some pictures...I ended up drilling a nice little hole next to the license plate screw mount. It was a small hole and I just shoved some butyl rope in there to form a gasket. I am not too worried about rust, but the butyl rope seems to form a really good seal and they use that stuff in RVs. I had to cut the wire for the camera in order to fish it through. I refused to get out a step bit and bore a big ass hole for the RCAs to pass through.