LF: Kit to relocate backup cam to top of hatch

[4RunningAK]

I regularly have a bike rack or trailer behind my 4R, which makes the backup camera useless in it's stock location. I've been searching this forum, and the Interwebs at large, looking for kits that relocate the camera from the license plate area, to up on top of the rear spoiler or a similar location. Anyone aware of something like this?

 

[llDemonll]

No kits out there. You can purchase an aftermarket camera, make your own mount (should be easy, just cut a hole in the spoiler and run some wire) and find an adapter for the head unit that's compatible with the new camera.

 

[jhguth]

you could do this but put under the spoiler instead of on a swingout:
Swing Arm Camera Relocate Tutorial

or just remove your existing camera, splice the wires, and install it where you want it

or if you want to buy a cheap 12v backup camera a 12v to 6v step down module should cost <$10

 

[dot_tom]

There was a guy on IG that mounted his factory cam in the spoiler next to the third brake light. Mentioned he would do a write up but nothing has been posted yet.

Comments made it sound like drill hole in spoiler, cut wires, bam!

I need to do this but lately it's been easier to turn my head or park in easier parking spots.

 

[sn_85]

Here are a few kits you can get and wire it anywhere you want
https://rsgoffroad.com/2010-toyota-4runner-back-up-reverse-camera-relocation-kit-329/#!prettyPhoto
Rearview Camera Relocate Kit – Southern Style OffRoad

Also a nice adapter so you don't have to splice the wires with the SSO kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076P4M1S...colid=DYOPQAM6ISE2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

There was a guy on IG that mounted his factory cam in the spoiler next to the third brake light. Mentioned he would do a write up but nothing has been posted yet.

Comments made it sound like drill hole in spoiler, cut wires, bam!

I need to do this but lately it's been easier to turn my head or park in easier parking spots.

I think it's this article
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Camera Re-Location: Step By Step Install

 

[dot_tom]

Here are a few kits you can get and wire it anywhere you want
https://rsgoffroad.com/2010-toyota-4runner-back-up-reverse-camera-relocation-kit-329/#!prettyPhoto
Rearview Camera Relocate Kit – Southern Style OffRoad

Also a nice adapter so you don't have to splice the wires with the SSO kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076P4M1S...colid=DYOPQAM6ISE2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it



I think it's this article
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Camera Re-Location: Step By Step Install

[MENTION=103801]sn_85[/MENTION] thank you! That is the one. Looks like I know what I'll be doing next.