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Has anyone running 12volts installed a backup camera that works?

You don't need any volts for the period correct backup camera.

JohnM wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:12 am

You don't need any volts for the period correct backup camera. 2014-365-233_The_Basic_Brownie_Camera_(14809795240).jpg

I like that John!
Especially since I see no need for one anyway.
Your head turns and we have some albeit limited use of mirrors.

Maybe I'm too old fashioned.

I have, albeit, it was NOT on a model T. I was overjoyed with the results and enjoyed it for many years. A definite benefit when backing a crane for set-up to hoist items. Well worth every cent and minute spent purchasing and installing.

Haha John! I have a brownie somewhere but I can’t remember where I put it. When I find it I should mount it on the back of my TT for fun.

Just did a bit of investigation on the internet

Do wireless backup cameras really work?
Many wireless backup cameras use an analog signal and are prone to static or signal loss. Sometimes, interference can cause poor image quality. Some wireless backup cameras provide a digital signal, which is more reliable.
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Wireless only means that the camera doesn't need to be connected to the monitor . They sill need to be connected to a power source
Reviews
https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement ... s2_section
https://www.motor1.com/products-service ... p-cameras/
This one had a good review above and the price is a no brainer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZW ... s_li_ss_tl --
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Also be aware that covering up information (state, expiration date) on the license plate will get you pulled over. Not necessarily to get a ticket.

Back to the question!

Brenden

I think it's unlikely that someone has mounted a backup camera on a T. Model T owners are known for lots of both useful as well as dubious gadgets for the sake of gadgets, and I'd think that If there was a sound reason for mounting a camera, someone would have done it.

I'm curious as to the motivation for the question - perhaps this is not actually for a T?

I'm thinking you're going to wait a long time for a positive response...

someone prove me wrong

I just installed a back-up camera on my trailer. I got it from Tadi Brothers. You can look them up on the internet. It might come in handy backing up a T with the top up and a tiny rear window.

Maybe that license plate bracket one would work. Are you running T coils or a distributor on the car you want it on. With some electronics the T coils interfere. It may need to be analog, direct wire, to function using the cars electrical system.

I see why you want one, I went to Almond Tater Toot on Saturday and backed between 2 cars to park, I see glimpses on one side. Turning and looking out a T or A rear window is difficult. Good thing I had direction, it used to be easier.

First- I have NOT mounted a BACKUP cam, but I have mounted a Garmin Dashcam that is used daily in my F250 pickup. It works great in my truck!
Now- curiosity told me to mount it in a Model T and make a test run. Using the same type magnet attached to the windshield in my truck, I attached a magnet and the camera and went for a ride. The Garmin camera worked fine. 30v out of the T's magneto had no effect on the video. What interfered with the video the low speed lugging and the vibration of the windshield at most speeds. The video is extra smooth in my F250, but rather shaky in a Model T. All I can say is try one and see, or find a camera that has "vibration dampening" built in (like the up-to-date GoPro's have).

That is very true in a T. I have a windshield mount for an IPhone and it is hard to look at. So is the inside review mirror.

I had the devils own time seeing ANYTHING out of the side mirror on my car... kind of like a motorcycle mirror out on the end of a handlebar. Anything aboue 250 RPM or 10 MPH Then I realized (like the motorcycle) I'm adding vibration on vibration on vibration... I moved the mirror to the bottom of the windshield frame, shortened the mounting arm (not a job for the faint of heart!), put soft(ish) rubber around the clamps, and changed the straight mirror glass with a convex one (again, like a motorcycle) and all of the sudden I could SEE!!!! The key was to get the mirror as close to the actual (solid) body, not out on a limb somewhere. AND of course the "objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear" glass...

The problem I have is backing up in a crowd of people with the top up. Yes, I am running coils. What I am looking for is a 12v hard wired backup camera. I thought someone may have tried one.

There are wireless back up cameras that transmit to a smartphone. They use an app to display. I've thought about getting one for my vintage travel trailer. I've seen them on Amazon. Etrailer.com has higher-end systems.

FWIW - I second Mark's advice...I have had excellent luck with very good products offered by eTrailer.com...it really is a good outfit to deal with