Back up camera's

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  1. imup4it

    imup4it Light Load Member

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    Hello,
    I'm new to semi trucks, just wondering why they don't have back up camera's?

    Thank you
     
    imup4it, Oct 13, 2014
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    For the Trailers?

    Impractical and too Expensive
     
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    Company too tight to invest in what is likely 70% of their accidents.

    Makes sense....doesn't it.

    You can stick a web cam IP to magnet on trailer and view it on your phone.

    $50...

    Or pay $120 @ loves.
     
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    Because you're expected to GOAL.
     
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    imup4it Light Load Member

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    Hi HousTank, what's GOAL mean?
     
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    Goal=get out and look.
     
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    Thank you, that makes sense and I will remember that.
     
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    This topic comes up here about every 6 months. Lots of practical reasons why it's impractical.
     
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    How do you not know what Goal is. That is preached by everyone
     
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    I would own a back up camera for about 3 days, then drop and hook and be 600 miles away, set up to back into a spot for the night, and realize I never got the camera off the first trailer...
    I think I'll rely on common sense.
     
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