Back up Camera: Do any truckers use them?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by ChancesRGood, May 29, 2017.

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  1. May 29, 2017 #1
    ChancesRGood

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    been researching trucking: working on my CDL
    but I have found a cool gadget (my car's back up camera LOVE IT inspired me)
    the gadget is an iball back up camera it magnetically attaches to any metal surface and the 12v car plugin video shows you what is back there.... do any of you use it?... I think this is cool but I love my car I maybe partial
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/iBall-5-...9209&wl11=online&wl12=157111592&wl13=&veh=sem
    just thinking this would at least be a good way to learn (or is it cheating) still it has got to be helpful
     
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  3. May 29, 2017 #2
    Ezrider_48501

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    not the same system but i drove a guys truck one time that had a back up camera wired to the back of his trailer and a screen in the truck, it was pretty slick. made backing into tight spots a breeze
     
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  4. May 29, 2017 #3
    Highway_Executive

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    Back up cameras are just as good as another driver helping you back up.......It's a great tool to have but never fully trust it! Always GOAL (Get out and look).
     
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  5. May 30, 2017 #4
    jtaran06

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    Check some on amazon
     
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    Espressolane

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    One system is called 3rd eye, can run up to 4 cameras.
    works good, day or night

    More info here
     
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  8. May 30, 2017 #6
    Balakov100

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    I would be surprised if more than a few guys use them on a Tractor/Trailer.
    If you had your own Trailer..maybe?
    But frequently swapping trailers and stuff like that, would be a real pain.

    Expedite/Straight Truck should be easy.
     
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  9. May 31, 2017 #7
    ChancesRGood

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    Really it is magnetic just grab and go but it doesnt do night vision so maybe not worth it for night deliveries and swapping, but for learning sound good to me ... I know I love mine in my car the window is small so you really need it and it does night vision, but I am going to wait till I am past the trainee stage first before I try it... personally I think it is an affordable way to save companies and ppl money so they really should put these in all trailers and have a receiver in company trucks, I would think the cameras in cabs are a waste but they spend money on that they must have the money to throw away on it... Note to any company ppl out there might make a good suggestion to a boss or two may result in good things for all
     
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  10. Jun 3, 2017 #8
    puros_bran

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    When I worked for Sallee Horse Vans they had back up cameras, as well as inner trailer cameras. It worked going down the road as well as when backing up. My truck broke down and I was put into a Penske truck that didn't have the monitors and wiring. I found out just how dependent I had become.
     
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    UsualSuspect

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    I am not sure how well the wireless backup cameras will work at such a long distance. Most are made to transmit from the back of an auto, and there are some made for RV's, but the max length of an RV is still less than a 53' trailer, or doubles behind a tractor. It would be interesting to see how well they work that far back.
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2017 #10
    Dieselboss

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    Depends on the power (wattage) of the transmitter, the frequency (2.4 Ghz, etc) and the antenna (dB) arrangement. It's kinda like saying "how fast does that car go?" Depends on the car. Furthest I've been able to get one to go wireless unobstructed has been about a half mile.
     
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