How to Install a Back up Camera in the Car?


Owning a car needs the fulfillment of one of the most important needs and that’s for sure, is safety. If this need is not implemented, many serious accidents can be and have been caused.

When you car has left the driveway, it’s time that you need to get cautious while driving. Who knows where children might be lurking out aimlessly? Of your reflex action is late, who knows when you might end up into an accident. Thus, having a back up camera which is installed in the camera will be indeed, a lifesaver.

The materials which are required for installing the backup camera are sheet metal tape, protectors with the hole edges and any kit for fitting the backup camera, depending on your choice. At the same time, the tools which are used for installing the camera are wire pulls, electrical tapes, wire cleaners and snips and larger drill bits.

Car Backup Camera Set

The backs up cameras are basically of two types. The first one is the wireless device. This is simply used to attach to the different locations, which are on the basis of the desire. On the other hand, the second one is the one which requires wires, which are running down the headliners of a car. Both of them are quite very effective, but at the same time, the one which is wireless, might take some seconds for the transmission process.

To start with, you should for first, drill a hole into the cargo portion of the respective camera type that you have chosen. But no matter, which camera you choose, the angle and the location of the camera should be suitable so that the viewing areas are wide. After the hole has been grilled, the ring which is a rubber gasket has to be inserted into the hole. This will prevent the need of wire chaffing and other occurrence of the damage caused to the camera, due to driving.

At the rear view mirror, the monitor base should be installed. The camera can also be supported with the help of two sided tapes. This will help in the proper placing of both the wireless and the wired cameras. On the other hand, the controller unit can be equally supported by the metal sheeting tape. This also fits properly with the body of the car. At the same time, the bare metal of the car has to be supported with the grounding wire.

The wiring of the cars should be properly lined. When the cargo area is reached, a bit of space and extra wire should be kept. At the same time, the entire live wiring which used to go through the back up lights should be done behind the radio and at the same time, the override switch containing the diode will be used.

Before testing the functioning of the camera, everything should be put back into the place. Make sure that every connection is wrapped with tape. Now you can utilize the innumerable features of the life saver.

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