I found out that on the newer GM trucks the power to the trailer is reduced and you need to get an adapter so that the wireless camera gets sufficient power to function.
Great video Sir and thanks for sharing and being so detailed about it. It helped a lot since I just got my camera kit and will be doing the same soon. Much appreciated!
Thanks for the overview. Extended family member just bought a used 2022 Z71 and believes this doesn't need the add-on camera...LOL. Oh well, I am sure the dealer will be selling these in the parts department as folks want them/break them/lose them/etc.
I never have been able to get my truck to allow me to enter the measurement. I have it installed and I can see out the back. Everything works it just would not let me add the measurements so you don't see the camper just the video out the back of it. Which is ok but would love to see the trailer also. Any advice on how to get the software to request the measurements?
Just ordered the GM Camera... We have a mounting point already on the trailer`s back wall, but that is at the top of the trailer, so I will likely only use it for the backup feature also... Will see :D
Great video! Does this camera set fit all thickness of trailer walls? I saw another video in which the guy cut a part of the bolt off. What are the bolts length of this camera kit?
Thank you for the Video. I have a RAM 3500 Dually, but very similar system and I this is very helpful. What clips did you use to mount the cable to the back wall to get the cable down under the trailer? Thank you again. Content like this is so helpful!
Hi Shane. Thanks for watching and the nice comments. Those clips came with the kit. I have seen those for sale at hardware stores. Its actually a pad that sticks on with a small panduit strap to hold the cable. Once again thanks and have a great weekend. Kent
That's where my bathroom is so installing that might be a problem. Also, trying to backup with the trailer seems it might be an issue since it seems that the camera is calibrated as if it is installed on the rear of the truck vs the perspective of rear of the trailer. All in all though, it seems to be an easy installation. Far easier than my Furrion.
I have the wireless Echoview. I really like the system. BUT there is about a 3-4 sec lag so when you think the car in the right lane is just past the back of your trailer, it’s really beside you! Have to really watch the side mirrors!
How are you liking it so far? I have the Grand Design Imagine XLS 22BHE and a 2024 Sierra 1500 I’ll be towing it with. Just about to purchase this camera system. I also mostly just want it as a rear camera but for the price and wired right into the main screen it seems like a no brainer over some cheapo sketchy system or even more expensive systems that are just a camera. I like how there’s also backup assist built in with this too. Thats what I’m excited about as I don’t have a ton of trailering experience. Do the backup assist options help much? Thanks
Does it work on all GMC trucks….SLE…AT4…etc etc? I ask for the camera set up in truck haven’t seen that before? Please and thank you appreciate ur video
Great video, very helpful! I do have a question. As you said, GM suggests routing the cable over the roof of the trailer. Like you, I want to route it underneath. It looks like you left it in the mount as it came from GM and then bent the cable into a U to route it back downward under the trailer. How has this worked out for you? Any long term issues?
@@ktkamping4975 I saw another video where the installer ran the wiring under the camper as you did. They removed the camera from its mount, routed the cable downward, re-installed the camera to the mount and it looked 100% like that was the way it was supposed to be.
Will the rear camera view stay on screen continuously when driving at highway speeds or does it time out? When driving at night and a vehicle approaches from the rear do their headlights whiteout your viewing screen? If backing into a campsite at night is there sufficient light to see clearly? Does the camera have IR lights and camera function for low light?
The camera will stay on screen continuously if wanted. We never travel at night so can’t really answer other questions. Sorry. Thanks for watching and have a great day. As far as I know the camera has no low light type function.
It only took a couple of minutes of driving slow and straight for mine to calibrate. How long is your trailer? I think there is a maximum length that they will work on. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week.
Hi Steve. If you get on line there are several places that sell this camera system. Prices vary a lot so shop around a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend. Kent
Is the camera from GM or is it an after market camera? Video was very well done and easy to watch with very good information. Just purchased a 2023 Silverado 1500 and looking at adding a trailer camera. My trailer is about 32' bumper pull Cougar. Any information would be helpful at this point. Thanks.
Hi David. Thanks for watching and commenting. The camera was from GM. You have to have the right package on your truck for the camera to work. There is a length limit for trailers but can not remember right off hand what it is. I know people have found ways to work around that if its close. I know that the GMC package is called Pro Grade, not sure on Chevrolet but I know they have it. Once again thanks and have a great day.
@@ktkamping4975 Thanks for info. Did you mount the camera using the bolts? I was thinking about using Velcro so I do not have to drill holes in the back wall of the camper. Any thoughts on that?
Hi David. I did mount with bolts. Not sure how well velcro would hold up with the bouncing etc. I think I saw a video on here of a guy using some kind of double sided tape. Not sure who it was though. I figured if I ever got rid of trailer I would remove camera and leave bolts installed. I did not want the camera to come loose from trailer.
@@ktkamping4975 can you comment on the GM part # and cost for the camera? I just picked up a 2024 Sierra 2500HD Denali and the Grand Design Imagine is targeted for Spring @ the RV show.
@@edmamon4655 The part number for the camera I purchased was 85587357. It was right around 550.00. Not sure that this is the correct camera for a 2024. You might want to verify. Got mine from Malouf Chevrolet parts. They are on the internet. At the time they were the cheapest. Thanks. You are gonna love that truck.
Any chance you can tell me how far the camera sticks out from the mounting surface? I want to mount it to a cargo trailer with a ramp type rear door and need to make sure it won't hit the ground when the ramp is down.
How many miles did it take to calibrate. I just installed mine today and i couldn't calibrate it over two straight miles. It was cloudy so that may be an issue.
Oh that's beautiful. My wireless cameras don't keep a steady signal while driving. Like you said I use my cameras mainly for backup, but I like this.
It works great. We are currently on a trip and have had no issues so far. Have a great rest of the week. Kent
I found out that on the newer GM trucks the power to the trailer is reduced and you need to get an adapter so that the wireless camera gets sufficient power to function.
Great video Sir and thanks for sharing and being so detailed about it. It helped a lot since I just got my camera kit and will be doing the same soon. Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the overview. Extended family member just bought a used 2022 Z71 and believes this doesn't need the add-on camera...LOL.
Oh well, I am sure the dealer will be selling these in the parts department as folks want them/break them/lose them/etc.
Hi Steve. Thanks for watching and commenting. He might be in for a surprise.
I never have been able to get my truck to allow me to enter the measurement. I have it installed and I can see out the back. Everything works it just would not let me add the measurements so you don't see the camper just the video out the back of it. Which is ok but would love to see the trailer also. Any advice on how to get the software to request the measurements?
Nice bit of kit 😃
Thanks for sharing 😉
Stay Safe 😜👍
Bev & Jez
Hey guys thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have a great rest of the weekend. Kent and Tami
Just ordered the GM Camera... We have a mounting point already on the trailer`s back wall, but that is at the top of the trailer, so I will likely only use it for the backup feature also... Will see :D
Awesome. Hope it works out for you. Have a great weekend. Kent
Great video! Does this camera set fit all thickness of trailer walls? I saw another video in which the guy cut a part of the bolt off. What are the bolts length of this camera kit?
The kit does not come with any bolts. You can get whatever length you need. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week.
Thank you for the Video. I have a RAM 3500 Dually, but very similar system and I this is very helpful. What clips did you use to mount the cable to the back wall to get the cable down under the trailer? Thank you again. Content like this is so helpful!
Hi Shane. Thanks for watching and the nice comments. Those clips came with the kit. I have seen those for sale at hardware stores. Its actually a pad that sticks on with a small panduit strap to hold the cable. Once again thanks and have a great weekend. Kent
That's where my bathroom is so installing that might be a problem. Also, trying to backup with the trailer seems it might be an issue since it seems that the camera is calibrated as if it is installed on the rear of the truck vs the perspective of rear of the trailer. All in all though, it seems to be an easy installation. Far easier than my Furrion.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day.
So much more info than I can get from GM. Thanks!!
Are other cams able to be used? If so any recommendations?
Hello and thanks for watching. I do not know ow of any other cams that will work. Have a great weekend. Kent
It sure would be nice to have a wireless version that would integrate with the OEM system
I totally agree. Thanks for watching and commenting. Kent
I have the wireless Echoview. I really like the system. BUT there is about a 3-4 sec lag so when you think the car in the right lane is just past the back of your trailer, it’s really beside you!
Have to really watch the side mirrors!
Great video! What kind of fastener did you use to attach the cable to the gas line? Thanks
I used small panduit straps. You can get them at any hardware store, Walmart etc. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day.
How are you liking it so far? I have the Grand Design Imagine XLS 22BHE and a 2024 Sierra 1500 I’ll be towing it with. Just about to purchase this camera system. I also mostly just want it as a rear camera but for the price and wired right into the main screen it seems like a no brainer over some cheapo sketchy system or even more expensive systems that are just a camera. I like how there’s also backup assist built in with this too. Thats what I’m excited about as I don’t have a ton of trailering experience. Do the backup assist options help much? Thanks
We like it. Mainly use it for backing into camp sites. Thanks for watching and commenting. Kent
Does it work on all GMC trucks….SLE…AT4…etc etc? I ask for the camera set up in truck haven’t seen that before? Please and thank you appreciate ur video
It only works if it has the pro grade trailering system on it. That system is prewired for the camera system.
Great video, very helpful! I do have a question. As you said, GM suggests routing the cable over the roof of the trailer. Like you, I want to route it underneath. It looks like you left it in the mount as it came from GM and then bent the cable into a U to route it back downward under the trailer. How has this worked out for you? Any long term issues?
I have had zero issues with the cable running it this way. Thanks for commenting. Have a great week. Kent
@@ktkamping4975 I saw another video where the installer ran the wiring under the camper as you did. They removed the camera from its mount, routed the cable downward, re-installed the camera to the mount and it looked 100% like that was the way it was supposed to be.
Will the rear camera view stay on screen continuously when driving at highway speeds or does it time out?
When driving at night and a vehicle approaches from the rear do their headlights whiteout your viewing screen?
If backing into a campsite at night is there sufficient light to see clearly?
Does the camera have IR lights and camera function for low light?
The camera will stay on screen continuously if wanted. We never travel at night so can’t really answer other questions. Sorry. Thanks for watching and have a great day. As far as I know the camera has no low light type function.
Thanks much
Just installed mine. Drove about 20 miles and it’s still not calibrated. Drove as straight and as slow as I could. How long did it take you?
It only took a couple of minutes of driving slow and straight for mine to calibrate. How long is your trailer? I think there is a maximum length that they will work on. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week.
Hi, Steve from Australia. Just asking where can I get this camera for my 2020,3500 Chevy Silverado High Country
Hi Steve. If you get on line there are several places that sell this camera system. Prices vary a lot so shop around a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend. Kent
Is the camera from GM or is it an after market camera?
Video was very well done and easy to watch with very good information.
Just purchased a 2023 Silverado 1500 and looking at adding a trailer camera. My trailer is about 32' bumper pull Cougar. Any information would be helpful at this point. Thanks.
Hi David. Thanks for watching and commenting. The camera was from GM. You have to have the right package on your truck for the camera to work. There is a length limit for trailers but can not remember right off hand what it is. I know people have found ways to work around that if its close. I know that the GMC package is called Pro Grade, not sure on Chevrolet but I know they have it. Once again thanks and have a great day.
@@ktkamping4975 Thanks for info. Did you mount the camera using the bolts? I was thinking about using Velcro so I do not have to drill holes in the back wall of the camper. Any thoughts on that?
Hi David. I did mount with bolts. Not sure how well velcro would hold up with the bouncing etc. I think I saw a video on here of a guy using some kind of double sided tape. Not sure who it was though. I figured if I ever got rid of trailer I would remove camera and leave bolts installed. I did not want the camera to come loose from trailer.
@@ktkamping4975 can you comment on the GM part # and cost for the camera? I just picked up a 2024 Sierra 2500HD Denali and the Grand Design Imagine is targeted for Spring @ the RV show.
@@edmamon4655 The part number for the camera I purchased was 85587357. It was right around 550.00. Not sure that this is the correct camera for a 2024. You might want to verify. Got mine from Malouf Chevrolet parts. They are on the internet. At the time they were the cheapest. Thanks. You are gonna love that truck.
Any chance you can tell me how far the camera sticks out from the mounting surface? I want to mount it to a cargo trailer with a ramp type rear door and need to make sure it won't hit the ground when the ramp is down.
It’s a little less than 4 inches.
How many miles did it take to calibrate. I just installed mine today and i couldn't calibrate it over two straight miles. It was cloudy so that may be an issue.
It took some distance. Have a great weekend. I don’t think the clouds would affect it.
Can you give me any information on the metal battery box you have on your RV?
It is a Harbor Freight tool box. If u search on our other videos we have an install video on that box. Thanks for watching and commenting.
It would be cool if the video played in the rear view mirror.
It would be cool. Thanks for commenting have a great day
what is camera type? fakra a ?
The camera is a General Motors product. That’s all I know. Thanks for commenting and have a great day.
Good sharing sir
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Kent