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04-20-2011, 04:44 PM
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Clearance lights on rear of TM
I am considering mounting a rear vision camera on the rear of my TM2720. I had one on my previous camper, an Aliner Expedition, and found it to be a valuable tool. I can see into parking spaces without constantly getting out of TV and run back, I can also see what is behind me while travelling.
I have decided that I would like to mount the camera at the same level as the clearance lights, however, I don't want to risk drilling into the wiring for the lights.
Can anyone advise me what I will find in that clearance light area, is there a way to loosen an interior panel to route the wires for the camera and hide them from view inside?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
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04-21-2011, 07:32 AM
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The archives have some info on this topic but I have not seen any mention of the possibility of using a 12v solar power source (see link below) to avoid having to tap into TM or TV wiring. This might be an answer at least for day time use, but I have not tried it and am new to solar power applications.
The linked item is not for recharging a battery but claim to be able to provide power directly in outside conditions.
http://www.goldengadgets.com/solar-p...lar-panel.html
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04-21-2011, 07:39 AM
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Clearance lights on rear of TM
Thanks Travlin for the response. Actually, what I want to do is Hard-wire the rear view camera on the TM, but I don't want to be drilling any holes in concealed wiring (for the clearance lights). I had the camera on my previous camper, my TV is already wired for me to just hook up the camera.
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04-21-2011, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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You might want to read this thread about another member installing a camera in the bumper. He did say that a disadvantage of mounting it there was that headlights would shine directly into it at night, so I'm interested in hearing how you mount yours.
http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=8526
Dave
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2000 2720SL & 2007 3124KB
2005 Toyota Sequoia
Twin Battle Born 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 (BBGC2) batteries, 300W solar on rear shell, Link 10, Lift kit, Maxxis 8008 225 75/R15 E tires
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04-21-2011, 09:27 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Waiting on Fedex to deliver the camera i ordered -- supposed to get it today. Still pondering on mounting location, would like to mount it high but so far, cannot see a way to route the video cable. Bumper mount is looking like the way i will go.
Tim
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Previous owners of a great 2010 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] TM2720SL.
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04-22-2011, 04:09 PM
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Clearance lights on rear of TM
Ref your statement about mounting camera. I mounted mmine between the cluster of three clearance lights. After removing a small panel, curtains from inside, I drilled one hole and routed the wires along the ceiling, removing center ceiling trim piece was easy, replacing it, was a bit more difficult. I then routed the wire down the side panel to the wire harness. It was even easier from there on.
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