We have concluded that we will never again be without a backup camera. The camera needs an occasional cleaning, and rain on it makes for a kaleidoscope view. The camera and screen have been flawless, apart from very occasional electrical interference from passing vehicles (trucks, mostly) when the screen will momentarily go blank or flash interesting colors. The side mounted mirrors are never quite enough. The camera is mounted at the top rear of the camper.ĭo we like it? You bet! It is a huge safety advantage, particularly when backing into a parking place, when we’re on the highway to spot vehicles passing to the left or right, or when changing lanes. It is a wireless camera with a small screen mounted with velcro on our dashboard.

Both are wireless and worth the price.” – Robert Lee Hicks, 2008 Chevrolet 3500HD, 2011 Lance 992 The Voyager cost about $700 and the iBall was $150. It even works at night as the truck lights provide enough light to see the trailer tongue. It allows me to see the trailer tongue and to back the ball directly under it perfectly each and every time I try. The monitor is on a flexible semi-rigid stalk that plugs into a dash convenience outlet. The camera is a magnetic mount that sits on top of the hitch ball mount. My second system is an iBall camera that I use for backing up to any of my trailers. I no longer need my bride to help with this task to prevent running into and crushing the gutters (it has happened, twice). It comes in very handy when backing up to my garage at home to load or unload. This unit is used when backing up to park/camp and to monitor my boat when traveling. The monitor plugs into a 12-volt convenience outlet on the dash. The power for the camera comes from the running lights above the camper entry door. The first system I bought aftermarket was a Voyager Digital Wireless (#WVOS511). “I actually use two different back-up cameras on my Lance 992.

This week’s Question of the Week was, “Do you use a rear view camera and – if you do – what make and model do you use, and do you like it?” Truck Camper Magazine readers reveal the back-up cameras they use on their truck campers.

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