I purchased my car CPO and the original owner didn't get the vision pack. Since I have been driving small cars with poor visability for years I've learned to be cautious while changing lanes, so I don't miss most of the lane stuff in vision pack but I do wish I had a backup camera.

So my question is, do any of you guys have any recommendations for aftermarket backup camera installations?

 

Hi Frank here my16 s coupe. I too wanted a backup camera and chose a type s solar powered wireless one. It has a monitor that uses a port like a cigar lighter to power it. I rest the monitor on the center info center and use the lighter for power. You initially charge the solar battery for 4 hours and than it should charge by the sun after two hours. The monitor has several buttons to suite your requirements. I just installed it last week and it works as described. Plenty of YouTube vids on this type s backup up cameras, I personally did not want to drill holes and splice into wires. Stupid simple to install.

 

Did you consider any of the rearview mirror display models vs. needing to set the monitor on the center into center?

 

I looked at only wireless solar powered cameras. I wanted no drilling of holes or splicing wires into back up light. This suited my purposes as I’m not sure how often I’ll use it. I can put the monitor away and take it out when required. Quick and simple. I also wanted a integrated license plate frame and camera that looked ok. I hope this helps.

 

Frank, some of the reviews of that camera says it only displays for 60 seconds. Is that what you have experienced? Not that it should take that long to back into a spot, but just curious.

 

Hi everyone, I installed this camera last week and have not had a chance to “test drive this camera”. I live in the Hudson valley and we had 12” of snow. I’m thinking 60 seconds should be within reach but if not then I guess I can reboot monitor(plug out plus in)for more time. The company tech guy says solar battery should last 10 days without sun light. I’m going to see if true. There is a charging port bottom of frame, not sure how easy to use as I have not tried, looks like I’ll be on my knees to connect.