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Posted 10/26/2016 8:36 AM
Ertech
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best place to mount a backup camera....

Hi guys
I have the stock little box on top of the rear door but most I see is that bulky spare tire .
where do you guys think the best place to mount would be?
thanks
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Posted 10/26/2016 7:41 PM
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

Picture of what you are trying to mount would be helpful.

My aftermarket camera is weather tight and mounted at the top of the license plate frame. I see some spare tire at the top of the image, but still a very good view.

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Posted 10/26/2016 8:37 PM
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

I just installed Pearl Rear Vision. Wifi/bluetooth --- no wires. Cameras are solar powered.

https://pearlauto.com/

Clearer, brighter and the view is night and day compared to oem. Plus it has back up warning tones.

Love it.



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Posted 10/27/2016 8:15 AM
King_GH
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

Hi 03

Can you put post a few photos of the license plate with the camera attached. I wan to see whether it will fit with ours here in the UK. I think our plates are more rectangular.

thanks
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Posted 10/27/2016 9:26 AM
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Re: best place to mount a backup camera....

The Pearl is sweet. Nice and clean looking.
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Posted 10/27/2016 8:45 PM
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

Top pic is Pearl, bottom is factory camera.



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Posted 10/27/2016 8:54 PM
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

notice the two cameras on the top of the frame and the hides the solar panel



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Posted 10/27/2016 9:07 PM
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

It's really too bad it's so pricey.
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Posted 10/27/2016 10:28 PM
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Re: best place to mount a backup camera....

Dutch, If your head unit can except bluetooth or wifi, $400 isn't cheaper than routing wiring for rearview camera?
This leads to the question, what head unit are you using 03-Gwagen?
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Re: best place to mount a backup camera....

NHDave - 10/27/2016 10:28 PM

This leads to the question, what head unit are you using 03-Gwagen?


It is the stock head in my 2015 G63.
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Posted 10/27/2016 10:56 PM
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Re: best place to mount a backup camera....

the pearl is a cool product but I already have a pioneer head unit and Camera but don't like he view from the top of the spare . I guess I will mount it on the plate
thanks Guys
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Posted 10/28/2016 7:06 AM
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Re: best place to mount a backup camera....

mine is under the bumper. Clear view at all directions
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Posted 10/28/2016 10:41 AM
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Re: best place to mount a backup camera....

I like the idea and implementation of the pearl auto plate frame.. but, it would be illegal for me. State law since '09 reads '..the name of this state at the top of the license plate is not obscured.'

Only thin top bezel plate frames are legal. Cover up the 'Arizona' and if pulled over for any reason your wallet is $135 lighter. Mu$t be for $afety or $omething..
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Posted 10/28/2016 11:48 AM
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

I just got the Wireless camera from Garmin.

Was thinking to mount it within the plastic box covering the rear windshield wiper mechanism.
Anyone has tried this?

The license plate frame is a good idea as well but I am concerned about how watertight it is, and with it getting covered with mud.

Any ideas?

Thanks, Ed
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Posted 11/24/2016 7:01 PM
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RE: best place to mount a backup camera....

They are having a black friday sale. $399

https://pearlauto.com/rearvision#app
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