By Dustin Simpson
Using a rearview (RV backup) camera on your recreational vehicle can offer several benefits, including enhancing safety, convenience, and overall driving experience.
Here are some advantages of using an RV backup camera
Improved visibility
The primary benefit of an RV backup camera is enhanced visibility to the rear of your RV. This is especially important when reversing or maneuvering in tight spaces such as campsites, parking lots, or backyards.
Safety enhancement
Using a camera minimizes blind spots, reducing the risk of accidents, collisions, or damage to the RV, other vehicles, or obstacles behind you. It helps prevent accidents involving pedestrians, bicycles, or other objects in your RV’s path.
Ease of parking
Using an RV backup camera makes parking more manageable by providing a clear view of obstacles or obstructions behind the RV. It assists in aligning the RV with a trailer hitch during hitching or unhitching.
Aid in reversing
RV backup cameras provide guidance and visibility when backing up, making it easier to navigate in reverse. They are especially useful when backing into a campsite or navigating through tight spaces.
Assistance in towing
These cameras help monitor trailers or towed vehicles, ensuring they are properly aligned and minimizing the risk of jackknifing. They offer improved control when maneuvering with a towed vehicle.
Reduces stress
Having a camera reduces stress for the driver by providing a clear and real-time view of the surroundings. It can be particularly helpful for those who may not have extensive experience in driving larger vehicles like RVs.
Night vision capability
Many RV backup cameras come equipped with infrared or low-light vision capabilities, allowing for improved visibility during nighttime or low-light conditions.
Parking assistance lines
Some RV backup cameras include parking assistance lines or guidelines on the display, aiding in judging distances and alignment. If you already have the rear Furrion camera, did you know that Furrion side cameras can be added easily, too?
Security
The cameras double as a security feature by allowing you to monitor the area around your RV when parked. They can also act as a deterrent to potential theft or vandalism by adding an additional camera to the doorway or inside of the toy hauler.
Ease of installation
Many RV backup camera systems are designed for easy installation, making it a practical and accessible upgrade for RV owners. We recommend the Furrion Backup Camera System. It’s one of the most-installed systems in the industry.
When choosing an RV backup camera system, consider factors such as the camera’s resolution, field of view, night vision capabilities, and whether it integrates with other safety features on your RV. Regularly check and maintain the camera system to ensure optimal performance and safety.
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More from Dustin
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Rear view and backup cameras are two different animals. Backup cameras are only triggered when the transmission is in reverse. Rear view are always on.
Would be nice to be able to toggle between the functions. Recording on rear view would also be great.
Just my take.
Most of the cameras are wireless and powered by the clearance light circuit. As long as your lights are on, the camera works.
BUT, I do agree that they should be able to record, just like a dash cam.
I just bought a rear camera like this one to be attached using a steel plate so the magnetic camera will stick being my camper is not metal. Securing the plate with screws I’m concerned it has a possible chance to leak. Any ideas on cutting down on this potential issue. THANKS RV TRAVEL you’re articles are
2 points – if your rig is prewired/mount, make sure you know which brand is supported. Not all of these are Furrion compatible.
I love our backup camera as spouse still doesn’t get if she can’t see MY face in the mirror, I can’t see her inconsistent hand waving. The problem is backup cameras are 2D images and the user has to guess based on relative size of objects. I built a target from fiberglass driveway rods and a 2X2 that you put at the back of your space. It shows me both width and if I am going in straight. Still use my spouse for eyes above the trailer.
In Feb of last year we traded our ’13 Mountain Aire for a ’21 New Aire. The NA has a lot of tech I could take or leave, but its 360 camera system is a piece of tech I wouldn’t want to go without again. I can choose individual or multiple cameras to view, change their view angles, or stitch them all together with a view that mimics what a drone flying overhead would see giving a 360° view. When backing into a site, I still get out and look it over, but then can back in seeing all around me.
Side note: While I have not done it yet, some have set up recording systems so all these views are captured for playback, if needed. Sweet!