OTR video surveillance system

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by i-spy, Jul 30, 2013.

  1. i-spy

    i-spy Bobtail Member

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    I need input from O/O regarding new video surveillance technology. I'm NOT trying to sell anything. I just need info regarding whats important to the OTR driver in regards to a on board video surveillance system designed with 4 cameras to cover the perimeter of the rig (or mounted only on the tractor... two facing front, and two facing rear with NO inside the cab coverage) to document the actions of the smaller vehicles around you. This system will also be able to be viewed live... from any smartphone or computer... anytime, anywhere! Remember, I'm not trying to sell this because I'm developing it as we speak..... I NEED INPUT! Thanks!
     
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  3. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    2 facing the rear to look at the trailer? :p

    a system like this would be a little pricey no? I know some get dash cams but not sure how many would fork over money for a whole surveillance system
     
  4. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    I would pay for something like that up to about 2 thousand and maybe 50 a month max.
    I already have drivecam but the footage is poor quality and only covers in front of cab.
     
  5. pullingtrucker

    pullingtrucker Road Train Member

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    The system you are describing already exist. I have been researching a 4 camera setup for a while now and feel the best one on the market is the Windshield Cam system (http://windshieldcam.com/). It runs about $2195 for the 4 camera setup.
     
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  6. kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    U just shattered this guys dreams
     
  7. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    100's of them made for the RV peoples, plenty of room to sell to the trucking crowd still.
     
  8. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    im a company driver so i dont spend money on the truck, I guess it could come in handy for some owner ops, any of the o/o's here get discounts with insurance for their cameras they have already?
     
  9. vikingswen

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    I am a company driver and I have a dash cam. I can't believe anybody is driving these days without one. I wish we could just turn the footage over to the Highway Patrol since they could make a killing writing citations. The blind spot and rear facing would be nice to have. I would love to have a camera on the back of the trailer to help with the blind side backing.
     
  10. Jumbo

    Jumbo Road Train Member

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    We have a couple owner operators who have 4 camera setups and they each didn't spend $1000.00 to set them up.
     
  11. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    Yeah I probably could of turned in at least 20 people during the 400 miles I drove tonight lol
    A camera in the back would be nice, there are wireless systems but I dont think you can get them to reach over 60 feet, plus if you forgot to remove it well crap you just lost your camera.
     
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