Hi all,
Most of you don't know me yet, other than a few pre-TM purchase posts on this site, but I'm sort of a tech-head.
Well, I've gone and done it again - another tech-based solution that probably could have been solved cheaper with a low-tech approach - but what fun would that have been for me!
When I brought my TM home from the dealer (
http://www.dannyscampers.com), I was caught in the middle of a Wisconsin snow storm. Not having any recent towing experience and in a storm to boot, it was bit, no, a lot un-nerving, not being able to see behind me but especially not being able to see next to me.
Even though I was towing and even though it was snowing, there were vehicles going much slower than me. Pulling out to pass them on I-90 was not so bad but knowing when it was safe to come back in was my problem. My standard Jeep Liberty mirrors could only see trailer.
Being sort of into cameras (
http://www.beletti.com/webcam), I envisioned a rearview camera system that allowed me to see to my side and around the Trailmanor. The result of this is posted on my website at this URL:
http://www.beletti.com/travel/trailmanor/rearvision.htm
Since the trailer is still in storage, I have yet to be able to test, tweak, lockdown and certify my little system, but I am hopeful. While the cameras are mounted outside of the luggage rack area, they still may not be out far enough to see around the trailer. If need be, I will go back to bracket fabrication to solve any issue.
If anyone has been considering any sort of a system like this, I'd be happy to consult with on ideas and product sources.
Take care all (and, is it Spring yet?!),
Jim
http://www.beletti.com/travel
Rear Vision Camera System for Tow Vehicle
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