TrailManor Owner's Forum  

Go Back   TrailManor Owner's Forum > TrailManor Technical Discussions > Electrical
Register FAQ Members List Calendar

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-08-2016, 04:01 PM   #1
nwhouston
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 132
Default Need good ground at tail light for rearview camera

I am putting in a wireless rearview camera (Garmin BC20) on the top of our TM. The plan is to connect to the running light (green) in the tail light assembly so I can toggle to rear view when on the road. The issue is achieving a quality ground. Per the TM wiring diagram the whole aluminum wall is the ground. Clearly the tail light assembly is making good contact as we do not have flickering lights after almost 9 years of service.
My questions: 1) can I attach my camera ground to one of the two light bulb assemblies (lift the attaching screw, set my wire, and then re tighten the screw), or 2) do I just tap into the aluminum body nearby with a small ground screw with the camera ground securely attached via say an eye ring, or maybe there is a 3)? I have attached a photo from today of my specific tail light assembly.
I appreciate in advance any advice. I tried to get from the back roof down the back torsion arm, under the trailer, then to the front under the trailer, then pull power out on the tongue (we have an electric jack). But I could not figure out how to securely get down the torsion arm. If someone has mastered that step and can share some pix and text I would be willing to revert to that plan.
Thanks for all help. The answer to the question as to the quality of the video image from this camera, I would say enough to miss a piling protecting a gas pump, or a small object right behind the trailer, but not suitable for today's youtube market. I have already hooked it up straight to the TV battery to confirm image, etc.

Larry
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0122.JPG
Views:	250
Size:	594.8 KB
ID:	12765  
__________________
2007 3124KS (2nd owner)
+electric hitch
+Blue Ox WDH - 1000 lb bars
2011 Silverado 1500 5.3L 6 speed auto
+P3 brake controller
nwhouston is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-08-2016, 04:59 PM   #2
BrucePerens
TrailManor Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 893
Default

What is sufficient for a light might be too noisy for electronics. If you get interference on the picture, try running a wire to the frame and get a solid bond there.
BrucePerens is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Yamaha EF1000iS and 3-wire circuit analyzer rtcassel Electrical 16 07-05-2014 11:29 AM
Backup Camera Installation Larry_Loo Towing and Hitching 16 11-15-2007 04:42 PM
Tail Light Upgrade Harry Womack Electrical 2 05-13-2006 03:35 AM
Tail light problem, 2002 2720 jwmarine General Maintenance and Cleaning 2 07-03-2003 08:14 AM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:26 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 2022 Trailmanor Owners Page.