Moving backup camera.

[Schwooby]

I feel like I've searched well enough and am still coming up short.

In my head, this seems like a fairly easy task, where I'll need to do some wire splicing with 22AWG wire to add length to the 4 wires the camera uses. Then I'll be able to mount the camera to the spare tire mount on the back of my GX.

Does that track? Have any of you done this before? Currently, the camera just points at the back of the tire mount and for all intents and purposes is useless lol

 

[r2m]

I feel like I've searched well enough and am still coming up short.

In my head, this seems like a fairly easy task, where I'll need to do some wire splicing with 22AWG wire to add length to the 4 wires the camera uses. Then I'll be able to mount the camera to the spare tire mount on the back of my GX.

Does that track? Have any of you done this before? Currently, the camera just points at the back of the tire mount and for all intents and purposes is useless lol

Go to my build thread to post # 74: Build - R²M 2013 GX 460 Overland Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/r2m-2013-gx-460-overland-build.1104719/page-4
This is a pretty easy project. When my bumpers were mounted with my rear being a swing-out, my back up camera became useless on account of the remounted spare tire and dual jerry can mount.
Hence I moved the backup camera to the side of the jerry can mount, near center of the rear. It's been awesome since!
Note, you'll need (if I remember correctly) a length of 4 conductor wire, soldering iron/crimps/twists/etc., some shrink tubing and whatever materials you want to make the camera mount with. I just used a small piece of sheet metal, cut and bent it to hold the camera and then screwed it to the side of the jerry can mount on the rear bumper, near the center of the rear. My thread will show everything. I had to do the wiring twice, the first time I was being cheap and trying to get away with just using an old USB cable, but the AWG was too small and didn't transmit the video very well. Had to tear it all out and rewire it with a heavier gauge wire. It's awesome since!
You'll see that since I have the swing-out, I had to run the cable out the coroner of the door and along the swing-out to the camera. There's no problem running the camera cable through the under or side of the door.
For a mount if you have a 3D printer, consider making a proper mount. At the time I did this project, I had built my first 3D printer and is was pretty bad, to the point I couldn't really get anything form it. Now I have three high end 3D printers and just have not got around to designing and printing a new proper mount. My bad...
What is your need? Where are you needing to mount it and why?

 

[jdam]

It's easy enough. Cut the camera plug off, add the length of wire, and reconnect. I added a 6 pin DT connector so I could quick connect both the license plate light and the camera, as I also have a tire carrier. Just be careful - those wires are super thin.

 

[r2m]

- those wires are super thin.

That's why I went heavier gauge when I rewired.

 

[Schwooby]

Go to my build thread to post # 74: Build - R²M 2013 GX 460 Overland Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/r2m-2013-gx-460-overland-build.1104719/page-4
This is a pretty easy project. When my bumpers were mounted with my rear being a swing-out, my back up camera became useless on account of the remounted spare tire and dual jerry can mount.
Hence I moved the backup camera to the side of the jerry can mount, near center of the rear. It's been awesome since!
Note, you'll need (if I remember correctly) a length of 4 conductor wire, soldering iron/crimps/twists/etc., some shrink tubing and whatever materials you want to make the camera mount with. I just used a small piece of sheet metal, cut and bent it to hold the camera and then screwed it to the side of the jerry can mount on the rear bumper, near the center of the rear. My thread will show everything. I had to do the wiring twice, the first time I was being cheap and trying to get away with just using an old USB cable, but the AWG was too small and didn't transmit the video very well. Had to tear it all out and rewire it with a heavier gauge wire. It's awesome since!
You'll see that since I have the swing-out, I had to run the cable out the coroner of the door and along the swing-out to the camera. There's no problem running the camera cable through the under or side of the door.
For a mount if you have a 3D printer, consider making a proper mount. At the time I did this project, I had built my first 3D printer and is was pretty bad, to the point I couldn't really get anything form it. Now I have three high end 3D printers and just have not got around to designing and printing a new proper mount. My bad...
What is your need? Where are you needing to mount it and why?

Thanks! I'll read it.

My thought was that I'd splice the wires, and run new stuff out of there door, though the old camera mount position, though the back of the mount to the portion that seems to already be made for mounting the camera. I will need to figure out how to seal up that large hole where the camera was, though.

 

[BigSwede]

I feel like I've searched well enough and am still coming up short.

In my head, this seems like a fairly easy task, where I'll need to do some wire splicing with 22AWG wire to add length to the 4 wires the camera uses. Then I'll be able to mount the camera to the spare tire mount on the back of my GX.

Does that track? Have any of you done this before? Currently, the camera just points at the back of the tire mount and for all intents and purposes is useless lol

I did this same project for my JW spare tire mount. I used solder seal connectors and heat shrink tubing to extend the wiring, and the disconnect plugs that JW provided, so you can remove the license plate holder that the camera is mounted on if you need to take the spare tire off. Still working fine after 3 years.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Just be careful - those wires are super thin.

Pro tip, use a lighter or small lighter torch to burn the insulation/jacket off of the wire instead of splicing. Splicing that thin a wire is a nightmare. Ask me how I know. My steering wheel project is sligtly delayed because of it. lol

 

[r2m]

Thanks! I'll read it.

My thought was that I'd splice the wires, and run new stuff out of there door, though the old camera mount position, though the back of the mount to the portion that seems to already be made for mounting the camera. I will need to figure out how to seal up that large hole where the camera was, though.

Since it can't be seen, get some white silicone and close the hole with it. Work it around and towards the center of the hole. When one side dries, then do the other.

 

[jdam]

Splicing that thin a wire is a nightmare.

Oh I'm very aware. I managed to break the wire off at the plug to the camera, where it joins to the pin. It took me a few hours of gently soldering it back on, then putting glue on it to hold it together.

As for the hole where the camera was, I didn't fill it. Doesn't seem to have caused me any problems due to the location. I did cover the license plate holes with a blank plate though.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Oh I'm very aware. I managed to break the wire off at the plug to the camera, where it joins to the pin. It took me a few hours of gently soldering it back on, then putting glue on it to hold it together.

As for the hole where the camera was, I didn't fill it. Doesn't seem to have caused me any problems due to the location. I did cover the license plate holes with a blank plate though.

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That suuuuuuucks! Those damn wires are super difficult to work with. Glad you were able to fix it.

 

[Bang Bang]

I did it a few years ago. Kevin, who used to own SSO, gave me a wire kit they used for camera relocation. He said you could find them on Amazon. I never looked but I’m sure it’s there. As for the OEM camera hole, I just put a piece of tape over it to close it up. Hasn’t been an issue.

 

[Banandalorian]

I moved mine into the rear spoiler. Remove the interior paneling on the rear hatch and the rear spoiler. Extend the wires and run them up through the grommet into the spoiler. Cut a hole in the spoiler, which is made of the devil's plastic and was more annoying than I anticipated, then mount the camera.

 

[r2m]

I do wish the rear camera, or at least pre '14s had the backup lines transposed on the camera. Not sure when they added them.
Do post '13's have the backup lines?

 

[fishinrig]

I moved mine into the rear spoiler. Remove the interior paneling on the rear hatch and the rear spoiler. Extend the wires and run them up through the grommet into the spoiler. Cut a hole in the spoiler, which is made of the devil's plastic and was more annoying than I anticipated, then mount the camera.

Do you have any pics sounds like the perfect place for it

 

[fishinrig]

I feel like I've searched well enough and am still coming up short.

In my head, this seems like a fairly easy task, where I'll need to do some wire splicing with 22AWG wire to add length to the 4 wires the camera uses. Then I'll be able to mount the camera to the spare tire mount on the back of my GX.

Does that track? Have any of you done this before? Currently, the camera just points at the back of the tire mount and for all intents and purposes is useless lol

Has anyone relocated the camera to the rear spoiler just rear of windshield wiper area?

 

[fishinrig]

Has anyone relocated the camera to the rear spoiler just rear of windshield wiper area?

Sorry just read the post from shwooby

 

[Banandalorian]

Do you have any pics sounds like the perfect place for it

Pretty straightforward if you are comfortable extending wires and cutting plastic. I used the Victory 4x4 camera relocation video and a GX-Bob third brake light video for guidance.

 

[Bang Bang]

I did it a few years ago. Kevin, who used to own SSO, gave me a wire kit they used for camera relocation. He said you could find them on Amazon. I never looked but I’m sure it’s there. As for the OEM camera hole, I just put a piece of tape over it to close it up. Hasn’t been an issue.

I forgot to mention, I went a slightly different route. I didn't want the rear tire to block my view so I had a mount made for the side of the jerry can carrier on my Dobinson's rear dual swing out bumper so that it sits between the carrier and tire. This has been in place for a little over 4 years with no issues (other than the GROM unit having issues connecting to the rear camera but that is a discussion for a different thread).

 

[r2m]

Pretty straightforward if you are comfortable extending wires and cutting plastic. I used the Victory 4x4 camera relocation video and a GX-Bob third brake light video for guidance.

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How's the view angle from up there? Still no problem seeing how close you are to a wall, car, etc.?

I forgot to mention, I went a slightly different route. I didn't want the rear tire to block my view so I had a mount made for the side of the jerry can carrier on my Dobinson's rear dual swing out bumper so that it sits between the carrier and tire. This has been in place for a little over 4 years with no issues (other than the GROM unit having issues connecting to the rear camera but that is a discussion for a different thread).

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I did the same with mine. I relocated to the side of the jerry can rack on my MetalTech swing-out bumper. So far (past half dozen years) it's been fine. I still need to design and 3D print a better housing for the camera.

 

[DJtravytrav92]

Pretty straightforward if you are comfortable extending wires and cutting plastic. I used the Victory 4x4 camera relocation video and a GX-Bob third brake light video for guidance.

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is the camera just screwed to the spoiler and a hold drilled behind it to run the wire? I was thinking this was mounting bracket but then I figured the camera might have the side tabs already. I haven’t taken mine apart yet to see.