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blue_jay

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Posted: 04/10/12 08:50am

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I put a backup camera on my truck a few weeks ago and this weekend I was able to put the second half on my Trailer. Here it is on the back on the trailer.

I ran the cable across the roof and down the Fridge vent, snaked it all the way to the bottom of the trailer and then to the front where I mounted the plug.

I bought some Roof repair tape to secure the wire to the roof, but it wasn't working. I have to get a different type of tape.

Then I put in a plug in the bunk house to plug in a space heater.

I then wired that plug up to a Male A/C outlet on the outside of the camper so that I can plug that in to the 15 amp circuit on the power pole.

I am very happy with how everything turned out.

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donn0128

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Posted: 04/10/12 09:17am

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You have more ambition than I do. All I did was install new tires yesterday a 4 digit DC volt metet and a new bath sink faucet. Still looking for a good quality shower faucet and I will be

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Posted: 04/10/12 09:22am

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The plug idea is intersting. looks like quality workmanship all around.

301TBS

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Posted: 04/10/12 09:27am

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I like your plug idea, i did the same, but used same outside box as power cable. Now have two boxes, and two power cables. One 30 amp, and one 15 amp. Used a hd contractors extension cord. Thanks for sharing.

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Posted: 04/10/12 11:29am

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I am curious as to how useful the camera on the back of the trailer is. When you have a chance to try it out, will you please post your thoughts?

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Posted: 04/10/12 11:53am

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I can tell you that having a camera on the rear of the trailer is very helpful. it`s nice to be able to see what is going on behind you instead of just wondering.

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Raymon

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Posted: 04/10/12 12:45pm

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Nice work.
I have never had an RV that I did not modify or install additional accessories. Matter of fact, most things I buy I modify including lawn equipment and vehicles.

I am (was) a mechanical engineer by profession; this may be the reason for all the modifications.

Ray