That's a great find. Let's hope that the angle the camera is pointing at meets everyone's needs. There is a small risk that the camera is not pointing to where you want it to.
We have the standard rear vision camera in our Grande but it is slightly offset to the left and so if you're using it as a wide-angle check of your surroundings to check there are no kids/animals/cars behind you then it's good but as a hitching aid it takes a little practice getting used to what you're seeing as your towbar comes in from the side each time and even the height of it in relation to the towball is a bit hit and miss (but it's usually close enough).
The dealer I bought my boat from has a Prado and he put a camera right above the towball and he says it's so easy to hitch on his own with it.
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Just be aware that this is an NTSC output only camera, so make sure that your display can handle NTSC video.
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Can these Cheap NTSC reverse cameras hook up to the 2003 Prado Grande Factory Sat Nav unit? I'd imagine they need to be modded as the satnav has a 4-5 pin plug for a reversing camera. I have contacted Toyota they quoted $336 for the Toyota part on a 2007 grande which is not garunteed to work on the 2003
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Jesse
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I will possibly be proved wrong by someone. The cameras do say for Toyota prado so one assumes they have the correct adaptors and voltages to work with the head unit and you can install a reverse camera into a Fujitsu -ten (OEM sat nav on grande), http://www.lcool.org/technical/120_s...ra/camera.html.
Who wants to be the guinea pig??
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I've just been down to Alpine store and spoken to one of the guys who has determined that I require a Mongoose connection to adapt from the reversing camera RCA to the back of the Prado Grande Factory fitted deck. He quoted me approximately $49 but they will not get stock till next week. He said I can use any reversing camera and If i can get one for like $18-$20 as apposed to $336, w I'm going to give it a go and I'll let you know how I get on.. Probably be a few weeks but keep an eye out!
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FWIW, Alpine sell non specific Tojo units whereas Eclipse (Fujitsu- ten OEM sat nav manufacturers) and Mongoose sell Toyota specific units so you could consider one of these companies products instead? I guess the guy is just trying to sell his product but it makes sense re: getting the mongoose connection to make it all work!
So in your opinion you think that i'd be best sticking to say an eclipse or mongoose reversing camera unit also? I've found the eclipse camera to be quite limited. I was looking at the cameras in the store today and they are really quite cheap. I was concerned about the quality of the eBay products. I'm going to go back next week anyway and see what they recommend if I can get a full setup for under $150 I suppose it's worth it.
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Sorry I don't know enough about all the range of cameras to pass judgement!! FWIW I got one of these some time ago when I bought a Hema tho not this price! http://www.ja-gps.com.au/Navman/reversing-camera/
I'll be replacing the headunit now as I've run out of tapes to play (I'm that generation)..LOL! ..Just want to upgrade so its got a USB, MP3, B.T etc! Your budget/need may not allow/need this. I'll poss go the Dig options route, still researching it all.
I personally would buy specific units as you'd be able to take them out if you ever upgrade L.C Prado so put the tape unit back in etc??.. A R. Camera set up under $150 is good buying and def worth it IMHO. Hope it all works out..it's all budget dependable! Thx.
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Thanks for your advice macaroon1! I think the reversing camera is a good investment.. Like I said I'll go In and check out the range and see what available! I can't really justify the replacement of the head unit at the point in time as it works perfectly and I have a Bluetooth kit installed connecting to my iPhone .. Ill let you know how I get on
Cheers
Black 120 Grande 2003 "MY4BEE", 4L V6 Petrol 4SP Auto, BFG All Terrain 275/65/R17, Rola Racks, ARB Deluxe Bar, AirbagMan OA6011 Airbag's, Bilstein Shocks, Front King Coils, Eclipse BEC108 reversing camera, LightForce Spotties, Ironman Awning, ARB Outback Storage Drawers, Uniden 80ch UHF, Waeco CFX-65DZ, Oztent RV3.
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I bought one of these cameras and put it in and yes it's a great picture however because of the angle and I can't be adjusted it doesn't show far enough behind the car! I would like on that maybe has better distance but I can't be bothered changing it.
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Ok, So I wen't to alberts, bit the bullet and got the Eclipse BEC108 which is just plug and play as advised by the friendly store owner. He gave me a $100 Discount so total price $250. A little bit more then wanted I wanted but I know these units are good quality and not alot of fussing around. Going to install it tomorrow following the instructions from the lcool website. Will let you know how I get on
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Camera installed and works a treat, to be fair it did take me a good 4 hours, the most troubling part trying to get the wires between the rear panels but overall very impressed! I did have to get the reverse trigger wire from Alberts though which was $30 but excellent camera and great vision at night also. The instructions on the lcool website were fantastic, very helpful!
Black 120 Grande 2003 "MY4BEE", 4L V6 Petrol 4SP Auto, BFG All Terrain 275/65/R17, Rola Racks, ARB Deluxe Bar, AirbagMan OA6011 Airbag's, Bilstein Shocks, Front King Coils, Eclipse BEC108 reversing camera, LightForce Spotties, Ironman Awning, ARB Outback Storage Drawers, Uniden 80ch UHF, Waeco CFX-65DZ, Oztent RV3.
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