DIY Inexpensive Digital Wireless RV Backup Camera - Review EC170 and 903W TrA
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- DIY Inexpensive Digital Wireless RV Backup camera- Review EC170 and 903W TrA
I was looking for a good way to see behind our RV when towing and this is what I came up with. Let Me know what you think!
The app is WIFIAV. (All caps) you should be able to find it in the app or play stores. I mentioned that I had not tested it on android but another youtuber has confirmed that it worked quite well at least on his android phone.
Here are the parts I ordered.
Transmitter - amzn.to/2dbpuY8
Camera (The one I Used) - amzn.to/2cwRuTx
** The night vision is not great on this camera some other users have recommended these for better night vision
amzn.to/2emiC8x (However it is not mirrored) and amzn.to/2fkrzkV (but has the stupid scale lines) Having the infared LED's is nice too when there is no light at all and your trying not to hit something.
RCA Extension- amzn.to/2cwSo2h
or RCA Extension with power if needed amzn.to/2ewkNtG
Suction Cup Mount - amzn.to/2d12ZsA
8 Best RV Backup Cameras to Make RV Driving Easier: www.mortonsonthemove.com/best...
Edit 11/4/2016
I want to make it clear that I am not trying to sell this product, or think it is the best thing out there. I have had some people ask me about using this for "mission critical" type installations. I wouldn't do it. This is a cheap Chineese transmitter that I would not expect to last forever. I have had good luck with it and you may too but the main benefit here is that its CHEAP! . Best of luck if you decide to use it, I put this together because I had a hard time finding something like this and have been pretty happy so far! ~Tom
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Nothing short of brilliant! I admire how you sussed this out!
I'd been shopping Amazon for a record-able rear camera solution, and You have offered what I believe to be the simplest ever! And, I have most, bar the transmitter, of whats required, on hand. My gratitude for this!
Just wanted to thank you again, it worked great!!! I bought the parts off Amazon, hooked them up, which was super easy. And was able to watch my horses all the way on a 3 hour drive to go camping. It was awesome, and made me feel so much better being able to watch what they were up to the whole way! All for under $60. Thank you!!!
Thanks for letting us know! I am sure others watching this will be happy to hear it worked for you too. I am always happy to share a trick like this!
I purchased the same items as you for my 1988 Ford e150 conversion van I use for hauling my Harley, it worked like a Charm!! Thank you.
Tom, you were a God Send. We were in the process of taking a trip to Missouri, spending two days in a hotel along with two days of rental car and a whole lot of money to have a rear view camera system installed on our Airstream.... then we saw your video! We spent less than $100, didn't have to change our travel plans and two days later we have a system like the one in your video up and running. We are just waiting a RCA extension cable/power to complete the project. Our Airstream (2014 International Serenity) came with a DC plug in a front cabinet. I just had to wire in a DC plug and we were good to go. Thank you soooo much.
John & Laurie
Thanks for the video!! I ordered the parts, they came in 3 days. I installed the power source permanently in a light near the back window, wired the transmitter to the power for the antenna booster, and mounted the camera to an old GPS suction mount. Loaded the app and...IT WORKED AS PROMISED!!! It just doesn't get any better.
Great to hear!
Thanks Mortons. I put this set up in my RV and it works like a charm. Worked so well, I got another for a temporary hitch camera. I mounted in a box with a AA battery pack and set it on the boat tongue. I use it to perfectly align the RV to the boat trailer everytime. Then just pick up the box and put it away. Thanks for the money saving tips. Im doing the Cell Booster next. Also I be sure I buy all of my Amazon stuff through your site. Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing your creative solution. I just installed these items and am no excited for our next trip to use the camera in action. I ended up getting a 5v to 12v usb connector, so I didn't have to hardwire to anything. We just plug in the usb connector to the 12v plug in the Airstream, and we are in business!
This is exactly what I want to have for my little Casita camper. I am going to order the transmitter and camera right now. The way I take the power connections is that you have your reading light power to tap into and the camera plugs into power out from the transmitter. I will let you know how it goes. Great instructive video by the way. Articulate, good video picture. Well done. Thank you
Thanks so much for the great tip. I ordered the camera and wifi unit and was up and running in just minutes on my bench. Took a bit more time to install permanently. Our fifth wheel came with a Furrion mount that I pulled the cover off and drilled a hole through inside above the rear cabinets. Mounted to sending unit about halfway in a convenient location. Bought a magnetic mount that fits in the CD slot and am exceedingly happy. Thanks again for your great video.
Glad it worked out for you, Thanks for sharing your story. Its comments like this that keep me motivated to make videos when we find a neat solution or fix for something. Thanks,
Have a question for you. I'd like to connect this wifi to a tailgate camera for ford f250. I want to use the OEM camera but not sure if it would just connect to the wifi sender and 12v. Any experience with the OEM camreas? Thanks
That's brilliant, I going to get this for my boat behind my rv setup asap. Thanks
Fantastic! Had been looking for a cost effective solution for months. Good solution. Ordered all items today...
Just bought and set this system up for our 31 foot trailer. Wonderful. It is truly plug and play. Simple easy and affordable. I am not technically inclined. Use this video and your be fine.The manual instruction that come with the camera and transmitter are next to useless. Amazon was great as wellHighly recommend this video and system. Affordable and easy to do.Many thanks
Great hack. Ordered all of the same equipment and a 3 meter extension cable. Permanently mounted the camera to the top rear exterior of our 22' Wolf Pup RV and mounted the transmitter about mid trailer in a cabinet. Distance was not an issue receiving the signal to the front of the truck from there. The trailer charges the 12V onboard RV battery going down the road so continuously powering the camera and wifi transmitter while driving was no issue. Also works great while your parked and the truck is off running on battery only. I got a APPS2Car Universal Tablet CD Slot Car Mount Holder Stand as well on Amazon ($13.95) for my iPad mini which works even better than the suction cup windshield mount. Tablet is lower and my CD slot is on top of my head unit so Im not blocking the nav / audio screen.
I have used the Camacho brand bigger cameras on my truck and wired in 2nd camera for my travel trailer. One recommendation I would add to your setup to maximize signal is mount the WiFi antenna piece as high up on the glass or better yet, do not close it in the cabinet. I do IT wired and wireless networks and fix a lot of issues by simply finding the right spot. Great video.
Great idea was looking at the regular system for my parents 32ft class A and my 37 ft 5er but couldn’t see paying what they are asking. This gives me something to think about getting. Thanks for tech tip.
I love this solution. I will begin the process of installing this on my my Toyota Tundra with a truck camper. I may even try to add an extra camera to the passenger side of the camper. So I don't need to ask: "can I get over?" Every time I pass a vehicle!
Great How-to!! Simple and inexpensive!
As I'll be back full-timing in my Airstream soon, I've been looking for a good way to put a camera covering the door from the outside as a security measure when I'm camping who-knows-where. A back-up camera would be a good secondary use. This is just what I wanted!. By taping the camera to a side window, I hope to cover the door area and the back window for backing or highway use is great too. Thanks for saving me a bundle, and I didn't have to drill any holes in the exterior either.
Did you get this setup working on your airstream? I'll be doing similar and am unsure that the aluminum will interfere with signal
Hey -- nice Glaspar G3! I had an older 1960 model with a white 6 cylinder Merc 70 -- fun boat.
I also enjoyed the video idea, very good!
This is the first video I've seen that allows for using your own viewing device (iPad, etc). I am planning on doing this and using my iPhone. I really don't have the space in the front of the truck for my iPad. And what I think is cool is that my iPhone is already plugged up and charging (playing music, etc.) I can double up on it to show the back of the travel trailer when I need to change lanes. Well done sir!
Was thinking of using my Iphone too. How did it work for you?
Thank you for this video. I finally have the answer for a backup camera for my hatchback!
Just ordered the "kit", Trans, Camera and 30' RCA cable total: approx: $68.00 , this is about $41.00 less than a "good" 7" monitor/camera setup without recording feature. Again, thank You so much for this excellent solution! I've also gotten the "WifiAV HD " version of the app [Free]. I'll come back when I've received my Amazon shipment and finished my install. Youda Man!
Thank you! I used your affiliate link, got it as it came today. You’re a great scientist and teacher. Thx for sharing.
Installed and working. Can’t wait for first camping trip in May. Backing trailer will be a breeze now. I was looking at 3-4 hundred dollars. Total spent? $70. Thanks for the solution and for the savings. Wayne in Nashville
Can't believe I found you. I'm looking for a system, they can run $300. I've been looking at this so long I was lost. You've made it so simple. Thank you. Wife and I are heading out this summer. I'll check again for the part numbers.
Glad it helped you out!
Great video! Even as a 77 yr old woman, I understood it, and will be hooking up my van. I'm going to try setting it up with a Kindle I don't use. Thanks!
Great idea thanks for all the research and help to do this I have four different tow vehicles and I wanted a camera for when I hitch this way I can move it vehicle-to-vehicle depending on which vehicle I decide to use at the time
So as i mentioned earlier i did apply this to my motorcycle. And i have to say, it works like intended. The image is very stable, a single hick up every now and then. Super simple to install. All in all a much safer feeling knowing whats coming at you from the rear. Did a day time and night time test run and both video's are pretty decent to look at. The camera i bought has 2 options, 1 is mirroring, if the cable is cut you get a mirrored image, other option is to leave the second cable as is and that prevents the rear view parklines to be visible.
You can watch both (very boring) vid's if you look up my channel.
Again cheers for this solution !
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Great idea. Seems to me that what you want to move is the transmitter antenna, not necessarily the transmitter itself. You could keep the transmitter closer to the camera (powering both) and use a shielded antenna cable to the front of the RV. I was thinking of using the [covered] vents on the front/rear of my TT and entry/exit point for the antenna (front) and the camera (rear) so I didn't have to pierce the roof or side of the TT. Running a small hole through the aluminum shroud around the vent (where the vent meets the roof) using a rubber grommet or silicone to glue it in should work. With the vent covers on there is very little chance that there would be any water incursion. I am thinking I'll mount the antenna on the top of the vent cover and for the camera (since I don't have a window in the back of my TT) mounted using silicone to the roof where it meets the back of the TT giving it a high/wider view. Of course the camera would have to be designed to be used on the exterior - not sure the one you spec'd is. Also, there is 12v available in the vents (not switched - so I may put a switch near the fan switch to turn the camera on/off)
Thank you for this video symple, well explained, very nice, great job
Thanks Glen!
Just installed this set up in our 36' fifth wheel. Works great! Thanks
Glad to hear it!
Love the video. I am about to install a backup camera to the rear of my camper trailer for the purpose of being able to see when it is safe to get back into the slow lane after passing someone. I can only see the front corner of the trailer from my passenger side view mirror because the trailer is 8' wide. I then got to thinking about installing another camera on the passenger side to cover my blind spot. It wouldn't do much good to see that I'm clear to the rear, only to shove someone beside me off of the road. SO, I'll have to cogitate on how to do split screen monitoring to a single monitor.
If you have any low cost solutions that would fulfill this infrastructure then I would love to hear from you.
Thanks for this great video! One question: does the iPad app work in Portrait mode? (vertical instead of horizontal) Does the picture rotate showing bars on the top and bottom so the image is still square? Thanks.
Great Video and Smart thinking to solve this problem for a fair price
I am having problems with my expensive so called waterproof camera and came across this video. Seems like a great solution. Now I am just getting into the RV life and learning all the ins and outs. I have a question for which I have not found an answer for yet. How do I get Wifi on a moving vehicle. Now I know the answer is going to make me feel stupid but here it goes I am hitting enter.
Ty for the great idea I bought the transmitter and camera And installed it in our motor home the installation was a breeze we are very satisfied with the resolution now we can view the back camera in my mini iPad we have one question how can I down load the record it video from WiFi app to my iPad storage ty again for this great wifi transmitter and camera Great price from amazon.
Nice job with this share. You made it easy to find the items on amazon and put it all together. Thanks very much for all that. I installed the camera in one of the exterior light fixtures on the upper rear of my camper. It’s like it was made for it and of course I could use the light’s power cord for the juice. The tip of the camera unscrews to remove the metal bracket and allowed attaching to the light fixture (where the light bulb was). Im having trouble with one of the power connectors. It takes a little twisting and wriggling to get the unit to come on sometime. Other than that I’m set. Thanks again.
Richard Crane how did you hook up the red and black wires to your light? I have only one black wire in the light.
Sue Brown I’m going off memory here but mine appeared to be one wire. I cut it and it turned out there were two very small wires inside a black jacket (not sure what else to call it). I connected those two to the camera wires but apparently backward because it didn’t have power to the camera (I assumed it didn’t matter which). I switched them and it worked fine.
Brilliant, thanks mate, I'll be putting one in our 4x4
Hey... grate setup.... thanks!! I have a question, what happens if I need more than 1 camera? I have an 8 horse trailer and need to see what is happening there!
Very good information young man! Thank you for sharing.
Great video, my fifthwheel is 40' long. Do you think they make a power supply/rca extension that long?
Thank you Tom. I executed your suggestion and touchdown, we have a mobile backup Camera. Love it. Thank you
You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic video, thanks from the UK - will be having a go with this for my caravan
Thank you!
You have helped me to inexpensively solve the problem of backing up in my bus. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing this..Did a temp install to see if it would work and it works great. Do you know if there is a fix for the recorded footage being totally backwards? Thought I lost my mind when I looked at the replay. Thanks again for the great tutorial
Good idea. Im prewired for a Furrion but they're ridiculous. All I need one for is backing up. Kind of hoping I can find something that will fit my mount and will transmit directly from the camera to my Phone or tablet
Thank you so much. Just ordered it. It's so simple
Totally cool. I've been wanting to do this for a long time but ain't smart enough to figure it out on my own. :) Now I can just copy you. I'll let you know how I do!
great idea and very good tutorial... thanks for sharing your project and the product source...
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Do you know of a multi camera solutions?
Great video for a very low-cost backup camera. thanks :)
I installed this on my Roadtrek 190 Popular, wired to the tail lights (not the backup lights), so I can see what is back there at any time the lights are on. The wifi broadcasta from just inside the back door from the bottom of the storage shelf. Please note that the wifi works only with OS 10X or greater. I attached the ipad (7-inch) to the sunvisor with two velcro strips so that I could leave it running while driving, but not have it always providing a potential distraction. I am very happy with the system.
This will disable using the tablet for anything else like navigation etc. One could use an old phone though. One can also use IP security cameras connected to a wifi router which enables multiple cameras and can be connected to an internet source. Giving you a access to cameras and internet
Great video! I bought all of the stuff. Do you cut the connector off of the power wire to tie it into the light wiring or is there some sort of pigtail adapter?
I have a exsiting black and white backup camera in my 1996 motorhome. I believe its hard wired with a coaxial wire to the back. I m looking a for a GPS which also has a back up camera, but most are wireless. Would I be better off seperating the two?
Hello Tom. Hoping you can help. What great video you did for you back up camera with 5th wheel towing a boat. You seem very knowledgeable. I know it’s been 6 years. Can you provide me with the LINKS to purchase the camera and transmitter? (Lol found them in the description) I’m new lol. The transmitter seems to have bad reviews. Have you since posting that video found a better transmitter ? Or if you have found a better solution for the complete system?
Looking to put a camera on my front bumper to see the curbs when parking. And what it to work on my iPhone 11 as a monitor.
there is an app on the Play Store that allows you to connect two phones (your old one to your new one) together called "IP Webcam" and if the distance is to far,
you can use a usb powered wifi extender (xiaomi wifi repeater 2)and do all of this crisp clear and cordless and reuse your old tech for security or observation or anything.
Very good solution. I am looking for a similar for the outer rear view mirrors. in that case the challenge is feed the two videos from from the cameras on the left and right side outer wing mirrors to the display and show them side by side. Do you have any hacks for this need?
did you get this figured out? I just posted a similar question and I see your question has been out there for a year with no replies. Hook a brother up if you came up with something, and thanks!
Quick question I’m thinking about putting this in my old school and I am using my iPad as my cars head unit is there away 2 retain my 4G internet connection this way I can listen 2 music from CZcams while driving.
you could take a look at haloview wireless backup camera on Amazon,with a great senson which provide effective pixels of 756 x 504 pixels. less interference ,as well as 4 high power IR lights 4 high power LED lights providing 32ft of night vision for cameras.
It's been awhile. Are you still using the same setup? Is there something new you'd take a look at? Thanks for the help!
Awesome!!! Thanks for posting! You saved me a TON of money!
which camera is best and easiest touse with iPad to make better quality videos?
Thanks for idea, just one tiny problem, I just searched the transmitter you mentioned on Amazon. It is now $135 😢
So one of the items I bought came with an RCA to COAX adapter, and made me start thinking.
There is a coax port in the back left compartment for cable TV. If I run the video cable from the camera to the coax port and use the RCA to COAX adapter, then I plug the transmitter in up in the bedroom at the furthest forward COAX hookup, then I can return that big massive RCA extension.
It feels good to be able to use internal wiring that's already there (that I never use anyways).
That would be a neat setup if you have it already!
Mortons on the Move Funny story as I was just trying out the coax- it doesn't work through coax using the rca to coax adapters. Joke's on me.
Awesome idea, thanks.
I think I love you. I can't see a thing out of the back of my 2012 Honda Ridgeline and I didn't want just a backup camera. u I'll try it out.
Does the transmitter come on as soon as it gets power or does it also have to be turned on separately? I'm thinking this could be set up as a backup camera powered by the backup light circuit, but if you have to turn on the transmitter separately this wouldn't be practical.
You just save me money, great idea
Hello Tom, I bought this setup and managed to get the video on my iPhone after I realized the power supply I was using was only putting out 5 volts, not enough. Question I have for you is how do you save the camera video? Any suggestions?
Well done!
Curious if you’ve had any reliability issues with the WiFi unit you mention in this video. I bought one in September based on your video. I used it twice as a back up camera while hooking the truck to the fifth wheel. Went to use it last week and can’t get a signal from the WiFi unit.
Ok, I found your video maybe 2 months ago and I ordered the parts you recommended and it works great! However, I'm taking it a few steps further and incorporating 2 cameras and a remote control switching system to toggle between the two cameras. I have two cameras, since my trailer is an enclosed cargo trailer, and one camera will monitor the trailer contents, and with a push of a button, I can activate the back-up camera. I got the remote system on Amazon (no surprise there, right?) that comes with two 4-button fobs and a circuit board with 2 relays and several operational options. It works beautiful too. Through the relays, I can choose which camera is feeding the 903W Wi-Fi transmitter, and I receive it on my iPhone. I recently bought a KINDLE FIRE 7 to use in the tow vehicle instead of my phone, problem is, it's Android and I need to find a way for it to accept "non-approved" software...that's the way Amazon has you by the short ones, if you know what I mean. Once I get that figured out, I can watch the inside of the trailer while I'm going down the road. Oh....I almost forgot...since I have an enclosed trailer, I also bought a 12 volt infrared illuminator that comes on with the inside camera....also the camera that's inside is not a reverse camera, but instead a "front" camera so the image doesn't look like you're looking in the mirror. Cheers!
Great video, great solution. I drive a tuck in Australia and have been looking for a solution when hooking up my trailers to save time. My rig with the 4 trailers attached is 196 feet long id be keen if you could send me a solution to setting something up like this. would probably need a few more transmitters to bunnyhop the signal from 1 trailer to the other and could draw the power source from the trailer plug.
Any camera with that output would work. A higher resolution camera as an example?
Great idea. Only thing I’m wondering is the image backwards. Seams like the video shows u driving in the left lane. But I’m sure your in the right going by the video. Scratching my head now trying to figure out how I would run my wires. I hate the look of camera wires exposed on the outside of the rv. My taste is its tacky for me. I would do what u do but we have no window on the back of our camper. Might run rca wire when I replace the roof in a few years. I pan to run them from out DVD player in the living room up to the master bed room and down to the bunk bed as well. Aiming other bigger added ons I plan on doing. Like the second ac and having it ducted through out the rest of the camper
The WiFi viewer should have a mirror function
Tech question. I have everything set up per your instructions. However I use an android OS & it's a little choppy but tolerable. So, I got to thinking, with the tablet I'm using, the sunlight overrides the screen at times. Anyway the wifi transmitter, transmits at 2.4ghz Do feel that any monitor that has a 2.4ghz wifi will operate I've been looking at of all things a baby monitor that has a 7" LCD screen and has its own 2.4ghz wifi antenna From a tech standpoint do you feel this will work?
Great idea I will be looking into it
Can this be set up where the power is sent when the reverse light comes on, or do you have to witch the transmitter on and off every time?
This is awesome. Can the power source be tapped into a brake light to be activated only when the reverse engaged??
you don't want to tap it into the brake light, tap it into the backup light so it operates when the car is in reverse. Better yet, if you tap it into a driving light or any accessory line, you can use it as a rear view camera and see what behind you at all times.
Just what I was looking for , thank you !
You're welcome!
Suggestion, would be to mount the camera lower, so you can see if a tire blows out. All your technology placed to high, could leave your boat trailer riding on 1 or 2 rims without knowing it.
great idea, great video , very precise , would like to see another video on home serveilance camera less expensive way at leas 4 camera with dvr ?
My big question is if I use that transmitter and my Samsung 4 can I run a signal from the back of a 30ft camper up to the front of a crew cab 3/4 ton truck that pulls it? It is almost impossible because of the way Coleman made the bottom of the camper to run wires from the back of the camper to the front hitch area. So I need a camera with a high power output wifi transmitter that WILL go easily say 50 feet through walls etc to the front seat of my truck. Will this unit do that? Also will a wifi booster / repeater work with this transmitter? Thanks Jimmy, wx9dx
Great video. Didn’t work for me for some reason. I wired transmitter to the light in front of my camper so I’m getting power and have connected to the WIFIAV. However when I pull up the app I see nothing. Doesn’t seem like I’m getting power to the camera. I have plugged the dc power out cord from the transmitter to the camera and have the av cords plugged up. Nothing. Any suggestions ? Is there some secret switch on the camera or is there a light on it that shows it is getting power? Any help appreciated before I send all this back
Thx for your speedy response.
Will any type camera work as long as it has a video out? (yellow) and a power in (red)?
Looking at one for fitting in a licence plate frame.
Yes any analog video out camera will work. That is one with an RCA plug.
One thing I noticed, did you use Milenium math? To me $38.00 + $20.00 is $58.00. LOL! not under fifty dollars. Great idea nonetheless.
Sweet. You rock Tom
i use one of those wifi senders to Monitor my dashcam in my corvette when it parked up works well and i get a signal 50m away
Great and informative video....Thanks!
Great video, can you maybe do a video using better equipment? Better camera, transmitter, low light capability? Thanks again.
I used a wifi setup on our caravan displaying on a Samsung tablet. The problem with digital over analogue is when the analogue signal drops out you know there is an issue as you get a scratchy screen and know to stop the manoeuvre. When digital drops out you get a frozen screen and you can be fooled into thinking you are on track for a few seconds.... until impact!
Yes, this works well when it is working, but in reality, low power wifi is unreliable and WHEN it lets you down it will be costly!
Is it possible to add two cameras one for front and one for rear and be able to view on ipad at the same time?
Great idea and video. Do you think a wifi range extender like a NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender would work instead of using all the RCA cable. The 903 transmitter could stay in t he back of the RV with the range extender in the front of the RV. Your thoughts.
I did think about trying to boost it but have not tried it. As long as you can log into the booster and put in the password it would probably work. I have seen this done with other IP cameras with success. It would however be one more step to getting it broadcasting. If the booster quickly picks up the signal each time it turns on then it might be a great solution.
Thanks for your input.
Could you do more than one and still use the app? maybe even split screen?
Dude, great Idea and Hack! Thanks
Hey does the app come with the camera or does it come with the transmitter? I am in the process of trying to hook up a backup camera behind one of my work vans that doesn’t have rear windows. Thanks for any help
Do you know if there is a multiple camera adapter for about 4 cameras rather then just one
How did you wire the transmitter into your 12v light shown on the vidoe. Couldn't find a solution on Amazon that is a connector on one end and a + and - wire on the other. Help?
Do you need WiFi on my tablet itself or mobile hotspot to use this setup or does it create a Wi-Fi like signal that sends it to then iPad. Cause I have a SAMSUNG galaxy 8in tablet in my dash but I have to connect to home WiFi or connect to my phones mobile hotspot if I want to connect to the internet my tablet is not setup with a data package