experience with backup cameras?

[wadeanderson]

I have a lot of questions for my "new" to me 2005 4runner. First I want to start looking at backup cameras. I plan on getting an aftermarket nav system too.

I have read a lot about the backup cameras and some will have great reviews mixed with very poor reviews of failure after one day. I was hoping to find what the experience of others here about a good quality one that is not going to be way too pricey. I do not want to get an inexpensive one and have it go bad requiring me to pull it out and rewire a new one. I want to run the wiring one time and be done.

I do not want a wireless because I have been reading about problems with interference with wifi signals, bluetooth etc... and the quality is not as good as wired.

Anyone have experience with a good one they are happy with?
did it get mounted above the license plate area? or on the license plate frame? or up high below the rear spoiler?

I appreciate any input.
thank you!
Wade

 

[gm350reratliff]

I have this one:
Sony XAR800C Rear-view camera at Crutchfield.com

It has been on my 4runner for over 4 years, no problems.

 

[robaroni]

I purchased this one on amazon and installed it 5 days ago. Surprisingly good picture! It is still working after 5 whole days!

Amazon.com : Esky EC170-07 Waterproof Car Rear View Backup Camera, 170 Degree Viewing Angle : Vehicle Backup Cameras : Car Electronics

 

[EHNWI]

Garmin has a nice little camera/gps available now for the people who don't want to replace their radio interface.

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-...vi-2798lmt-with-backup-camera/prod150565.html

 

[4RunnerFan]

OP, does your '05 have rear spoiler? I ask because our '08 has factory camera and spoiler and everything has been fine. But the picture on the backup camera on my wife's vehicle, not a 4Runner, is getting more and more blurry after each winter. My theory is it is from road salt and crud basically sandblasting the lens, but it is just a theory.

 

[Code2]

i installed a HD cam in the back to a pioneer and havent had issues.

Dont depend on back up cams tho turn around like you normally would backing up

 

[4RunnerFan]

Dont depend on back up cams tho turn around like you normally would backing up

+1. Gotta love those corner mirrors on the insides of the D pillars, too. Really helpful when backing out of parking stall that is surrounded on both sides by tall trucks.

 

[Code2]

+1. Gotta love those corner mirrors on the insides of the D pillars, too. Really helpful when backing out of parking stall that is surrounded on both sides by tall trucks.

aka blind spot mirrors lol

 

[dpodo]

I bought a Boyo bullet-type camera from Amazon a few years ago for about $70. Mounted it in the spoiler, and it's been problem-free since then.