What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

Has anyone connected a rear view camera to the rear of their camper trailer or van ?

If so what type of connector have you used between the camper / van and the vehicle ?

Cheers
Chippy

[leachy_9 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close leachy_9]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

I'm looking at putting a reversing camera on the back of our Tvan and would also like to know what type of plug/socket others have used between the Prado and van for the video cable. I need something that will survive offroad.

Leachy

[ozwapet2 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozwapet2]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

Places like Jaycar and radioSpares ( RS) have IP67 rated ( harsh environment ) connectors.

for example the Amphenol C16-1 series plugs and sockets would probably do what you want.
Jaycar Cat PP-1006 Line Plug
Jaycar Cat PS-1007 Line socket or PS-1009 chassis socket. ( take your choice. )

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

I'm looking for a wireless camera setup, haven't found one suitable just yet.

[Schaffer Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Schaffer]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

I'm looking for a wireless camera setup, haven't found one suitable just yet.

I had a wireless camera connected into my 4.3" GPS unit. I didn't think much of it as everytime I drove past shops I would see the security camera image popup on the screen. Even picked this up from a few household cameras as well. Reversing in a shopping carpark would sometimes give interference with the reversing picture being overwritten by a stronger security camera signal.

[ozwapet2 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozwapet2]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

Wireless reversing cameras are a waste of time, in my experience too.
There are so many electronics in and around the vehicle that interfere with the signal.

[Mike Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mike]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

Have a look at the curly cord connector at http://www.astralelectronics.com.au/...ng_Cameras.htm

[jarrah7rally Member Find all posts View Profile Close jarrah7rally]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

Friend of mine has one fitted up (prado owner) - including a camera mounted to the caravan - its wired so he can see whats going on behind him when towing.

As per what connection is used have no idea - I'll try and find out what it uses.

I suspect its a unit from TCS - usually advertised in the 4wd mags

Keep you posted - sooner than later hopefully busy at work

[Dustybum Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dustybum]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

This is the kit I have used:

http://aerpro.com.au/list.php?pcode=CTX ... T&cat_sno=

http://aerpro.com.au/list.php?pcode=ARV ... D&cat_sno=

http://aerpro.com.au/list.php?pcode=PLA ... D&cat_sno=

as well as an extenion lead from them which I didn't see just now on their web page and I simply adapted it to suit the AV in on my in dash gps system. Works fantastic and I can check out the back of the van at any time. The connections are a plug and screw in system so they seal up pretty good.
I had the local Autobarn store order in the stuff for me and they also gave me about 20% off so I was very happy.

[SteveMc Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SteveMc]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

Hay Chippy I have put a polaris rearview system on the van ! very easy conections which seem quite weather proof or in your case mud proof :lol:
car to trailer is one of those curley cable conections seems well made but time will tell! $300 for camera 10m of cable and car to trailer conection.

[jarrah7rally Member Find all posts View Profile Close jarrah7rally]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

Found out from mate,

His unit is polaris, connector is similar to a normal trailer connector except it has additional wire

ie most trailer plugs are 7 wire so he uses 8 pin variant.

I'm guessing its a OEM item so might be a bit restrictive unless using a genuine polaris unit. Having said that fairly certain I've seen military grade (NATO) connectors with additional wire capability - suspect Alanco in welshpool have them

Happy hunting thats all I can say :wink:

[hulbyw Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close hulbyw]

Re: What plug / socket for camera cable to van ?

I use a flat socket on my Prado and changed from a 7 pin to a 12 pin. This then enabled me to wire up the caravan camera (co ax and power) using the bottom row of connectors on the 12 pin socket. I know this doesn't provide a shielded connection for the co ax however it doesn't seem to matter. Works ok and you only have 1 plug to connect. Only disadvantage is the 12 pin plug is a bit of struggle to plug and un plug due to the number of pins however after a our recent Simpson trip (with tvan) where the plug was sand and mud blasted the plug now goes in a lot easier!
Cheers