REVERSING CAMERA

tridentlee · Post by **tridentlee** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:27 pm

having just installed a dvd player in the bongo i thought i would add to it with a reversing camera as the head unit has all the connections ready for this, having looked to see where i can mount a camera lens ( ie under rear spoiler ) i looked on e-bay to be greeted with hundreds of different types, has anyone ever fitted a lens under the rear spoiler, if so could you let me know what type you fitted, i dont rearly need a reversing camera i am only doing this for my wife who has a little trouble reversing the bongo in the dark mainly due to the fact that i have 90% limo blacked out windows, any info would be greatfully recieved, LEE

ps,,, Is it too early to wish all the bongo owners a very safe & merry xmas, LEE

Post by **aitch** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:43 pm

thanks for the xmas greetings I have thought about a reversing camera but as I use the reversing mirror to it's full potential, i.e. can get within half an inch of the vehicle behind is it worth the cost/ bother of a camera?
good luck with your search there are loads around at different prices.

DemonAV · Post by **DemonAV** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:19 pm

more about installing cameras here http://www.mikrob.ru/viewtopic.php?t=12338 (on russian), but many photo can help you

Front camera is exclusive russian innovation for right hand car on right side road (continental) driving.

tridentlee · Post by **tridentlee** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:53 pm

thanks for the link, the pics are good but i cant understand a word thats been writen, its all foriegn to me, the rear camera looks like it is only pointing downwards, this would be no good to me as i need the thing to be facing away from the back, cheers anyway, LEE

DemonAV · Post by **DemonAV** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 10:06 pm

this on english (thanks google) http://translate.google.com/translate?u ... en&ie=UTF8

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:08 pm

I've just fitted one in the rear bumper - its a colour CCD one so picture is good. Its powered by the reversing light and switches the head unit on automatically. The only problem is that it is really hard to judge the distances - I'm thinking of moving it to the spoiler as per the russian post - from the spoiler I think the wide angle of the lense will cover about 6 feet of road behind and show the bumper (like the rear view mirror) which will give the distance reference I need!

helen&tony · Post by **helen&tony** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:32 pm

Hi Demon
What an excellent idea for an overtaking aid...I drive a Bongo in Bulgaria....just what I've been looking for
Cheers
Helen

roosteruk · Post by **roosteruk** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:55 pm

helen&tony wrote:Hi Demon
What an excellent idea for an overtaking aid...I drive a Bongo in Bulgaria....just what I've been looking for
Cheers
Helen

Do you reverse everywhere???

lol

helen&tony · Post by **helen&tony** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:35 pm

Hi Rooster
No...have a look at Demon's Piccie...he's got one on the dashboard facing forward!!!
Cheers
Helen

helen&tony · Post by **helen&tony** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:41 pm

OOps
Sorry, Rooster , It's on the link Demon posted along with the piccie
Helen

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