How to Install a Reversing Camera - Budget Van Build Ep 5
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- How to install a reversing camera system to a Fiat Ducato, Relay, or Boxer campervan.
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Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Unboxing the Camera
03:33 Summary of the power requirements
04:22 Free Wiring Diagram
05:06 Testing for Continuity
06:07 Installing the Monitor Screen
08:10 Removing the Brake Light
09:29 Install the Reversing Camera
13:10 How to fit Cable Ferrules
14:28 Reconnecting the Brake Light
15:50 Shortening the Cables
16:23 Fitting the Video Cable
16:59 Wiring the Camera
18:50 How to power the system
21:22 How a Rocker Switch Works
23:05 Wiring the power to the Screen
25:07 Connecting the Negative Wire
25:33 Testing the Camera
27:49 Final Summary 
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PLEASE READ THIS EXTRA INFO
Thank you to those who have suggested an useful alternative to the switch wiring.
If you use a SPDT switch like I had then wire the BLUE signal wire to the middle common pin.
Wire the permanent positive to the I pin
Wire the reversing positive to the O pin.
Leave the switch in O position and the camera will come on in reverse.
Switch to I to override and bring it on at anytime.
This gives you the best of both worlds. Thank you to everyone that comments and gave helpful feedback 👍🏼😃
Hi Greg, thank you for the useful guide, I'm installing the same camera on my Ducato, following your fantastic diagram. Just for clarity, If I want to use the extra info above, do I need to take a positive line from the reverse light or intercept this signal somewhere else in the van?
Mate, your videos are great and the fact you put the time in to supply diagrams is commendable.
Really appreciate that Pete. Thanks 😊
I am planning van life and just watching this man's videos makes me feel so confident, that I can do this myself. Can't get enough of his videos. When I am finished with my build, then I will dedicate it to this good-hearted man. Thanks, Greg.
Hello, thank you very much. I’m glad you are finding these to be helpful. I wish you good fortune with your own project 👍🏼😊
Thanks Greg - another peerless instructional video - you have set the bar high!
I hope that anyone wanting to do this can follow these with ease 😊
Congratulations; you've reached the perfect balance with your editing in showing every step of the process without any extraneous material. 👍🏻
And if I do feel like watching your missus operate a broom for an entire minute I can always rewatch the previous episode, so it's a win-win.
I know. Lol
I rewatched it and Lou was sweeping for 35sec 😂 maybe it just seemed like a lifetime 😃👍🏼
@@GregVirgoe It felt like 35 minutes. 🤭
Your videos are the only electrical videos that explain everything so clearly. Thanks.
I do my very best to make then correct and factual. Thank you.
@@GregVirgoe hi greg, great vid but i cant get the grid lines on , tried it with v1 and v2 plugged in but its not happening.i havent wired into reversing light done same as you.any ideas?
Havent used the remote yet
@@anthonyeyre571 to get the grid lines it’s a menu option on the display screen but only shows up on the V2 channel
@@GregVirgoe ok greg ill try again thanks ill let you know how i get on👍
Not all hero's wear capes! Another absolutely cracking video. Thanks Greg!
Thats really nice of you thanks :D
Yes, but some of them wear black caps.... Gregman to the rescue!!
Another easy-to-follow video with all the info you need to complete the task! 😊👍
Back in my shop days, we wrapped connectors and tied-together cabling with a bit of thin foam to keep lose wiring from vibrating in the nooks and crannies. There's nothing more annoying than chasing some rattle behind the finished interior... 😖
What a great bit of advice. I can still do that 😃
Hey Greg really pleased you have done this video which I will be following for my installation. Once again a great step by step guide and diagram to follow😁👍👏. This series is going to be awesome for us amateurs to follow 👍
Hoping that it will give a really clear set of instructions for anyone wanting to build a campervan.
Very well explained and practically done reverse camera job ,you are a very good instructor/teacher Greg.
Thank you very much for great feedback 👍🏼😃
Greg, your videos are excellent. I even think I could do a conversion with these helping along the way.
I’m hoping that these videos could give anyone the confidence to do their own van build 👍🏼😃
Hi Greg another great video, I particularly liked the tip about the pipe insulation around the cables or wires to stop them rattling. Another one for you if you are trying to feed cables through a small space try pushing a piece of plastic coated curtain wire through first, it has enough rigidity to be able to push it through but enough flexibility to go round bends or corners
That’s a good tip too 😃👍🏼
It was the first job I did straight after rattle noise reduction. Absolute essential in a van build. As always Greg excellent work.
Thank you Edd 😊
As a complete electrical novice, I was able to hook up a very basic solar panel system to my van with your previous videos. Thanks for these instructional vids 👍👍
That’s great news 👍🏼 I’m really pleased they helped you 😃
These vids are both increadibly informational and soothing at the same time - great stuff!
Thank you very much for watching
Hi Greg. That black metal beam above the seats is where I attached a 12mm strip of ply to attach the two pieces of 12mm to replace the plastic tray that we discussed.
Great video, as always. I had that same video screen in my previous van and they are very delicate. The glass is very brittle.
Another two things I have done in this van are a secret storage location for my gadgets and a slide out floor (Under the rear raised floor) that locks in two beams on the rear doors. It is exactly the same width as the distance between the wheel arches. I will then have a canvas to act as the roof and rear windowed wall. Easy extension.
That sounds interesting. 😊
The white connector could be an audio feed from the cam to the monitor, if both would support that, could be nice to also listen to people that walk around in the view of the cam.
Great install video, as always, thx a lot!
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Yes I did wonder that but there was only a white plug on one end of the system, unless you are connecting it to a head unit that has spare aux input for audio.
The only video which showed the required details for a successful install. Thanks Greg!
Greg; I missed it in the comments but a good tip would to insulate the unused switch contact on your rocker switch. This would eliminate any possibility of shorting to the van body or other when in the off positon.
Yes that is a very good bit of advice. Thank you 👍🏼😃
Great video Greg, you thought of everything there, even looked out for people who'd prefer to use it only whilst reversing...Top man👍
Brilliant video, I’ve already wanted to have a reversing camera in my van but I’ve never been confident in installing one myself but you’ve covered everything there. Thanks Greg
Great video Greg, appreciate the clarity in all your build series 😀. I managed to fit a rocker switch and also incorporated the reverse signal option as a trigger for the camera. The CANbus didn't appreciate the back feed through the reverse light wire, however I managed to overcome this by fitting an inline diode to the same to block the voltage from the activated rocker switch. Best of both worlds, cheers 😉
Greg you are an absolute legend 💪 thanks for taking the time to give us the skills necessary in building our vans 🙏
Glad you like them 👍🏼😃
Thanks Greg. Wish you had made this video 3 years ago when I fitted the exact same camera and screen in my boxer! Like the idea of the rocker switch.
How did you wire yours? Did you pick up the reverse power supply. 😊
@@GregVirgoe I used a similar wiring setup to you but with an ignition feed. I can't remember now if I also connected the reverse power supply to the ignition feed or left this disconnected. To turn it on I need to use both the keys in the ignition and the button on the screen.
Greg, thanks so much for your detailed van build series.
Im a middle aged mum almost ready to purchase and convert my own van. Having watched hundreds of van builds to get as much info as I can I’m still wary, although I’m pretty hands on with most things electrics and mechanics are where I’ve always drawn the line. It’s great to see what’s really involved in ‘removing the cab shelve’, ‘sealing the floor’ or ‘adding a camera’. You have really helped my confidence!
Stick with me and I’ll guide you through every task. If you ever need any advice just ask 👍🏼😊
That’s so kind, thank you so much (bing watching more episodes with a cuppa now) 😁
I really enjoy your detailed way of showing the processes needed to build a van conversion. Getting started on my newly acquired 2017 Sprinter. Will do it right this time. Converted a 72 Chevrolet van in 1972 just made a fold down sofa with 4 in foam , paneling on walls, no insulation, and shag carpet on floor . Going to do better this time thanks to you.
coming from someone who doesn,t do instructions this video was a big help Thanks
You are remarkable. I am very grateful for all the info you post on here. It's brilliant for us lesser mortals when we're muddling our way through our own conversion.
I’m really pleased that the videos are helping you. Best wishes with your own build 👍🏼😃
Excellent stuff !
You are a natural teacher .
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 I’m glad you liked it 😊
Brilliant Greg. V meticulous and well explained.
I’m pleased you liked it 😊
Loving the series. Top job as always.
Cheers Chris 😊
Thank you for not playing unnecessary, irritating background music.👍
I’ll try and keep that to a minimum. 👍🏼😃
@@GregVirgoe I wasn't referring to yours by the way.
Good on you, Mr Virgo, these are spot-on again I’m just starting a short Which the wife calls a postage stamp, but this is gonna be my first one then I’ll move onto a slightly bigger van watched all your videos on the last one, but I’m glad that you’re doing another one now spot-on. Thanks again Brian from Manchester
Hopefully with the two series will be a wealth of information to help you
Great and simple explanation, thanks very much
Glad you liked it 👍🏼😃
Glad you liked it 👍🏼😃
Thank you so much! I think I'm still not confident in my skills. But you make this look clear!
Nice video.
All vans should have a reversing camera, so usefull.
I totally agree it’s a game changer 😊
Excellent Greg👌in the middle of my van build and I have exactly the same camera, it is currently mounted and cables run but never got round to do the final wiring as a couple of cables I was unsure about. Got plenty of other stuff to get on with and was going to come back to it. After watching this it’s all clear now, and cheers for the diagram, you have been a great help👍
That’s brilliant. You should now be able to safely finish it off 😊
Nice one. I've been using Wago connectors a lot. Also those ferrules. Good kit.
Reversing cameras can be on permanently while you drive... Good rear view mirror substitute.
For people with very long vans or difficulties running wires from front to back, you can get a radio link to replace the long yellow cable.
I know people who have fitted cameras to trailers/back of caravan using the radio link.
Radio link runs on Bluetooth and can interfere with phone to car communications in some cases
Another brilliantly explained video! Especially the little ferrule crimps. Thanks Greg!👍
I’m glad you liked it 👍🏼😃
Nice one. Really like the combined use of the ferrules and Wago. Not seen that before in auto, but I'll be doing the same. I also really agree with the switch for the rear camera rather than on with the reversing light. It means the camera can be switched on when towing and to check on things behind even when not in reverse. It also means the camera is on when manoeuvring forwards though your setup is also fast to activate, which I like. It also seems to have LEDs to illuminate; a real bonus! There are pros and cons of ignition powered v permanent live. I think it's useful to do a quick visual check when parking if on permanent live and this might be a case for a LED-illuminated rocker switch to help eliminate leaving the system on, or in sleep. I'm looking to install a rear camera on a van that doesn't have a high level brake, so will add both, due to design they will likely not be integrated as you have , which is a pity. I'm a fan of labelling the cabling, esp at the B pillar in your case. I've learned a lot here and thanks for the QR codes and links. Real bonus, cheers!!
I think this way you can turn the system on at any time you need it when you are driving or stationary. It better than just on reverse only.
Hi Greg. I came accross your videos while doing reserch on my conversion which I am starting this week having bought my van 2nd hand a couple of weeks ago. There is so many videos done on this subject but I am finding yours brilliant. Tks man for going to the trouble to record your journey its going to be a great guide for me. Keep up the good work man. Moe here in Greystones Ireland.
Fantastic! I'm really glad you like the videos, and hope all goes well with your own conversion :D
Great video Greg. I also have a silver Peugeot Boxer L3H2 and followed your original series 3 years ago when I did my van. Best colour, the inside looks like a space craft before insulation so brings back memories.
I fitted the same camera and monitor but didn’t fit the rocker switch to start with. The van battery will eventually run flat if you rely on the monitor switch. So I fitted a rocker switch about a year ago - game changer far more relaxing not having to worry about the battery.
Yes, I put my bench power pack onto it and was getting 0.1amp in standby so it would have a small drain to the van battery.
Tks for your as usual attention to detail really required here
I wanted to fill in the bits that everyone else leaves out
Excellent video. You explain things so well and make it look almost easy. Thank you for your efforts.
I’m glad you liked it 👍🏼😃
Thanks Mr V👍🏻 As always clear and concise.
Thank you 🙏🏼 I hope that’s easy to follow.
Another great video Greg. I think it's much better to have it on a rocker switch, as it gives you more flexibility. I.e. when you reverse but also from security perspective if you hear something outside etc
I love the time and detail you put into your videos and diagrams it's so helpful.
I really look forward to your videos. They are almost a form of meditation!! Thanks mate. Keep up the good work.
Thank you 🙏🏼 got some different facts about insulation in the next one. Something nobody else has mentioned before 👍🏼😃
I see you have the courtesy light above the doors, on my friends van , I took it out, added an extension to the wiring and ran it down the rear pillar to reconnect to the light fitting in the garage area under the bed. It was a simple way and cheap way to illuminate the garage when you open the rear doors.
That’s a really good idea 👍🏼
Nice job, well explained and seems like a safe installation. Another option could be to wire the SPDT switch with the rearview unit in the center terminal and a switched igniton on one terminal and a constant power on other outer terminal. That way you'll end up choosing if its a iginiton switched device or a continous use device and it will give the option of moving the load from starter to house battery.
That would be a better way to do it 👍🏼 why didn’t I think of that 😂
I’ve got a rubbish camera on our motorhome, think it’s the original one. It’s plugged into a very fancy Alpine Halo head unit and I want to fit a double lens camera instead. This helps a lot with how these are wired thanks.
You are most welcome. Glad it helps 😊
Timing is everything! Just about to fit the same camera to my Sprinter!
Greg you are the best , without you I don't know how to do it.
Appreciate all your efforts-so much information.
Thank you 🙏🏼 really appreciated 😊
Hi Greg, I have really enjoythe way you present your videos on the channel. So practical and informative. In fact when I bought my 413 CDI 2005 Sprinter at an auction here in Australia about 4 years ago, I used a lot of your instructions from your channel to help me over a 2 year period to go from an old delivery van to a very practical motorhome for my wife Sue and myself. So thank you.
When it came to rear view cameras, I used a Toguard 4K unit that I got off eBay and it is very practical for me as it has a dual mode display with voice prompts, so I can use it as, a dashcam, a reversing camera or whilst travelling I can use it with the dual display. Rear and forward.
Whilst travelling I use it most as a rear view camera, and it works great. If I want to change the mode whilst driving I just issue a voice command like “ Show rear camera” or “Show both cameras” Kinda cool when you get bored driving out in the wilderness, just telling your camera what to do 😂
I am going to use your rocker switch suggestion. That’s very cool.
Thanks Greg for all your help over the years. Keep the videos coming mate.
Cheers, Doug (Mackay. Queensland Australia)
Hi Doug, thank you for sharing your story with me. It’s great that the videos have helped you to create your own Campervan and I’m delighted that you’re enjoying using it 👍🏼😃 thank you for watching
Nice one again Greg your the man like a van build bible 😊your channel thanks for all your efforts
Thank you. I hope it gives loads of useful information
Another top video Greg. On my Ducato I did a similar system with a couple of differences. Mine is powered via the front 12V socket with a press on/off switch that lights up when on (only works when ignition is on though) and I added another small video camera hidden just above the numberplate pointing straight back, connected to the second video feed on the monitor. This enables me to use the system as a rear view mirror constantly showing the road behind. The brake light camera points directly down to my rear step for close parking. I can switch between the two videos on the monitor. I do like your idea of switching the system on independently of the ignition.
Great idea using two cameras. You could use a piggy back fuse holder to give you a permanent supply to the switch.
Loving the frequent content Greg go on!
Will be putting them out as often as I can 😊
great jog greg and some great tips too all the best donny
Cheers Donny, hope they help you 😊
Brilliant video which helped me a lot. Thank you so much for the clear explanation!
Excellent work Greg. Hope you keep these coming. I'm going to be buying a LWB Ducato to convert and your channel is proving to be invaluable. Wish I had your skills and tools to match tho!
Thank you 🙏🏼 we will be continuing to film the rest of the build in great detail.
I needed this video 2 weeks ago!!! I have the same system and hooked the camera up to reverse light and monitor to aux socket, quite the hashed effort but it works. I will probably follow your tips and reroute everthing as yours is so much tidier
Strange but mine doesnt have this fuse panel on the right passenger side(LHD van)
Have you looked inthe bottom of the LHD drivers side B pillar, it is mostly likely to be handed the other way around.
@@GregVirgoe Yes I checked both side, no fuse blocks at all.
Good job Greg as always 👌
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks Greg very informative video as usual 👏🏻
Thank you Jason 😊
Fanstastic Vid Thankyou,, I wish i had a teacher at school as calm as you then i could of learnt something,, Thanks again 👍👍🚙🚙
That's really nice of you to say so, thank you very much
Thanks for the video man, the only one that got the job done. Appreciate it 💪
Really well explained and easy to follow. Thank you Greg.
Glad you liked it Ray :D lol
Great explanation again Greg , fantastic stuff 👍🏻
Thank you :D
This was the very first thing i fitted to my van build! 👍
Awesome :D
Good idea to have it on a switch I think.
I needed some extra illumination when reversing due our unlit driveway, for simplicity I put these lights on an illuminated switch on the dash. No need to mess with the wiring for the reversing light, no chance of messing up an important safety feature and I can use the lights only when I want to.
Thats a good practical solution. Reverse lights are never very bright.
Can't wait for more of these
New video out today Wed @ 7pm GMT
Clear n Precise Greg .. Thanks 👍 😊
You are most welcome 😊
First class Greg. Many thanks. ATB
Thank you so much 😊
I winced when you cut the plug connector to the brake light off flush. I would always suggest where possible leaving an inch or two as it's easier to connect 2 cables together than repin a plug, If you ever wanted to return to stock. You also could eBay the brake light with the connector, makes it easier for the next guy when you have moulded connectors. Good video though.😊
I understand what your saying but anyone buying a replacement light would have the plug on their loom and this van is unlikely to go back stock once I’ve finished with it
Brilliant video Greg… 👍👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
Greg, GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it 👍🏼😃
Great video excellent information as usual
Nice work Greg 😊👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
I really like your dedicated videos 🙂
Thank you very much 😊
Excellent video im just about to fit this camera to my van build citreon relay
As usual very interesting video thanks I learned something
Many thanks Steve 👍🏼😃
You make it look so easy 👍
These things look complicated to start with but if you break it down it starts to make more sense
Brilliant video thanks for sharing
I learned lot of from your vlogs
That’s great 😃 thank you 🙏🏼
Great video Greg - as usual 👍
Glad you enjoyed it :D
Skipping this one, Greg, cos I already have a reversing camera and parking sensors ... move on to the carpet lining 😄😄👍👍
Thanks for leaving me a comment anyway. The views all helps 👍🏼😃
@@GregVirgoe well, I did give it a thumbs up ‼️😄
@@joline2730 that’s brilliant 🤩 thank you 🙏🏼
Great video. Learn a lot from you👍👍
Thank you very much 😊
Thanks Greg, excellent instruction as usual.
It occurred to me that wiring the reverse lights +ve at the back through a diode allows you to both have auto camera on reverse and through the switch without illuminating the reversing lights when you use the switch.
You can simply use the SPDT switch and wire the reverse onto O pin and positive onto I pin then the blue cable onto the common centre pin. Then you can select which option to use.
@@GregVirgoe Absolutely that will work, but using a diode is easy and extremely cheap and makes reversing camera automatic when the reverse lights are on. I'd suggest a diode like the 1N5822 3A Schottky Diode for this purpose. Its legs will go straight into the the spring terminal blocks you used. Getting the polarity wrong means it just doesn't work, easy fix and no damage to the diode.
Me and my Girlfriend have just bought a boxer so these videos are like our bible 😂😂😂 keep up the amazing work greg!!
I’m glad you like them. Good luck with your build 👍🏼😃
Great content Greg, very helpful.
Cheers Mike :D
Great vlog 👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
I've been wondering how to do this since I saw you do yours. Nice. Great overview that I can apply to mine which is already installed.
I like the option to turn it on at any time. We have used it like that on a lot of occasions
@@GregVirgoe nice job for me tomorrow 😀
Excellent video once again
Glad you liked it :D
My self adhesive gasket between the body & the brake light/camera was flimsy. I used sealant, then tidy around with solvent, to keep the weather out.
Hopefully it will be ok. So far it’s not had any signs of leaks
Excellent instructional video. 👏
Thank you very much.
Super clear and great job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Glad you liked it 👍🏼😃
Great videos, thoroughly enjoying your build series. Only came across your channel this morning and working my way through.
That’s great are you looking to build your own campervan?
@@GregVirgoe I’m thinking about it yes. The Ducato / boxer / relay seem to be a fairly common donor vehicle.
@@GregVirgoe watched all 15 episodes today, where’s the rest? 😂
@@scotchegg6422 they are a bit wider in the rear 😬👍🏼
Great Greg. I have a Waeco system installed, but Heed a New camera. THE problem is to find a camera with a 6 pin connector. Or if I could find a rca to 6 pin adapter. But I te great to have a reverse camera. 😂
Nice one Greg
Thank you 🙏🏼
😊 that was very good I enjoyed that a lot
Thank you very much
I think this was the best video
Thank you very much. Really appreciated 🤩
Cheers!!.. Picking up my Peugot Boxer on thursday.. Could do with a reversing camera.
It really does help so much with these bigger vehicles 😊👍🏼