jassrnj
Bath, PA
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What is more important when adjusting a rear view camera -
- seeing the toad
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- being able to see the traffic behind your MH
I just installed my camera and I now need to make the final adjustment to camera.
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frogkisser
TEXAS
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I'd think if adjusted properly you would see both. I know mine does. But, the main reason I have a rear camera is to watch the toad.
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Beverley&Ken
Tottenham,Ontario
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Primarily for the toad. Ours shows from the back bumper of the MH to about 1 car length behind the toad. I use the mirrors for the traffic.
Beverley and Ken
2006 Winnebago Outlook 29B E-450.
2012 Honda CR-V AWD
Blue Ox Aventa LX tow bar and Brake Buddy Vantage.
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fischer
livingston, tx
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2005 Southwind 32vs F53 Retired
2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4
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Ours shows the toad and a good bit of traffic on both sides and rear of Towed.
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GPWayne
Lake Stevens. WA
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I have mine adjusted to let me see what I can't see in the mirrors. Like the Tailgater Scum that ride the toad bumper. (So close you can't see them in the mirrors)
If your lens will allow you to just see the hitch (and the area behind the toad) then you have a great reference point when backing into camp site. If not, set it at a measured distance and remember how far you can back up before $$$.
Be sure that you don't set it too high as then you will find it looking at the sun and the cameras don't like that.
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fcooper
Richmond Hill, Georgia
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My original camera was good for watching the toad, but not very good at seeing traffic approaching from the back. When the monitor died, I bought a monitor with 3 inputs, ran 2 cables, and placed two camera's on the rear cap. Works well. The adjustable camera mentioned above would be a nice also.
Fred
Fred & Vicki
Richmond Hill, Ga
2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor/Freightliner/330 Cat
2000 Honda Odyssey toad w SMI Silent Partner braking system
Tire Sentry monitoring system
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charles
Ohio
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Also, mine for some reason was set on "mirror image" and for two days I saw cars passing me on the right, fixed that problem when I got to my destination and read the book.
Nick
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huffmeister
Travelling
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Mine is set to where the rear end of the toad is about center screen. And I can see past the toad to the horizon. Works well that way.
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PackerBacker
Montreal (Qc) Adirondacks (NY) Myrtle Beach (SC)
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I have mine tilted down when rolling at speed on open highways so that I can see the hitch and cables. When in city traffic, toll booths etc... I tilt it up to see the traffic behind.
Eric
2009 Holiday Rambler Admiral 33SFS (34' 3")
2008 Jeep Liberty - North Edition (4x4 auto)
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