This is awesome!! I didn't add the front camera to my '22 because I couldn't afford it but now I'll be able to save up a few hundred and add this after the fact!!!!
I put mine in the grill and have the bull bar works fine. it's nice to see the bumper for reference to how far away something is. I'm not sure if your camera location is gonna survive if you go through a grown in alder road. Another hack for you is if you hit your mute button twice it will turn on your back up cam then you can select cargo cam.
Make sure to tell Z-Automotive that them sending you this has increased their sales by at least 1... for both this camera and the Tazer JL Mini thing!!!
Apologies for the slow responses on comments - I was away wheeling all weekend! if want to leave a tip using the THANKS button next to LIKE and help support these videos it is greatly appreciated.
I wanted to let you know that I purchased the Tazer JL mini after watching this and other videos and the one they sent me arrived broken and getting in touch with tech support is more than challenging. They only provide text or email support and the support I did get was terrible and after spending $500 with a company I expect a little bit more. I Just want you to know that you may want to include that tidbit with your review. They provide no real back end support for their products. This is not an indictment of you. I follow you and really get a lot out of your video, and I want to thank you for what you do here. It is appreciated
Their products are great but I agree, their support is not very good. It would also help if they rewrote their manuals and made them far more comprehensive. Specifically describing *EVERY* function, what the various states are for each, which ones need a full reboot, etc. Email support is slow and can be condescending. IIRC they are in Suffolk County on Long Island, NY (631 area code), so I'd consider that in character with the area (North Jersey guy here and we're about the same).
Thanks for the review install vid. I have. 2019 JL and was thinking about getting this for the exact reasons you mention. But I worried the camera quality would be terrible. Glad to see it is pretty decent quality and fairly easy to install. 👍
Any issues using a different camera? I see the Wicked camera you used is HD and the Uconnect cargo cam isn't. No compatibility issues using non-z auto camera? I am liking the license plate mount the best for either the bull ball or the plate.
Two questions/comments: 1) You mentioned the Tazer JL Mini was needed to unlock the cargo cam feature. I do not have one of these guys. Is there a work around? 2) Did you try mounting the camera on the bottom of the bull bar? My thought is this would give you a more elevated wider angle with no obstructions. Great video!!!!
Amazing ! I been looking for ways upgrades for my 2016 wrangler. Especially add larger tire on rear future wise decision add cam don't know we're find system for my Jeep 🚙 . Awesome upgrade great video brother ✌👮🚙
Nice job. I have the camera but haven’t installed yet. I am waiting for the Warn winch to get delivered from Amazon. I like the top of the wench location. Keep up the good videos. Hit me up if you are ever in North Alabama.
How many hours should I plan for this install? Wondering how long it took you exactly :) Heard you say "a couple hours" towards the end so wanted to confirm. Super helpful video Casey!! Thanks
I have a question on the power 12v hook up . Instead of the 12v I have an electronic brake box from the factory . Is the plug in plug the same as the 12v plug ? Thanks
So I took a look online at z automotive front camera kit for 179 but the closer I looked at the wireing harness I started to realize I could do the same for next to nothing,I went to the dollar store bought an rca cable with a female end,cut it off found an old harnes with female connectors around the same diameter as the factory head unit pins,spliced them together with the cord from the dollar store,ordered a back up camera from Amazon plugged everything together and activated my cargo cam and for around $35 had a front faceing camera,no need to buy from z automotive.
Great Video...I just installed my Tazer Mini and the ZAutomotive camera on my 2019 JLUR and everything works as advertised. With that said, I bought the optional camera (from your link) that mounts on the license plate, since I too also have a bull bar / Winch and KC hilites on the bumper and for some reason the view is mirrored flip from left to right (meaning the left is on the right and the right is on the left), flipping the camera vertically just flips the view upside down. I went and bought a different brand of the same type camera (that states it's for front and rear) and same difference. I'm just wondering if you know of this issue or ran into it? Otherwise, I'm going to have to figure out a way to mount the ZAutomotive camera (since that one displays correctly. Thanks in advance.
Has anyone out there tried to put the gladiator camera on the front? In my RAM I used Customtronix for reprogramming my uConnect which provided two additional camera options, with one automatically turning on in the front at below 5mph, so they must have figured something out like a Zautomotive did for the turn signal.
Hey can you please do me a huge favor and tell me how the front camera works if you put it in reverse? I would like to know if the front or rear camera has priority. I want to run an extension to the back of my camper and use that front camera kit as my rearview mirror. I also hope I get it to stay on when I back up the trailer. Thanks Jake
Is there any chance you can say how much an item costs whether it's free or not? Also, I'm becoming a HUGE fan of yours! Keep up the awesome content, love what you do!! ;)
I do also have this front camera installed on a JLU, but I don‘t like the poor image quality. - Does anybody know, if it‘s possible to install a Gladiator front camera to a JL, which fits the quality of the original rear camera?
There is suppose to be a grommet behind the glove box that goes into the engine bay but it sounds like it is a lot harder to access. I might use it to mount my air compressor to cut down some of the distance I need to get to the back.
Hi, great video! Do I have to buy a Tazer JL to enable the front camera? I really don't need the Tazer for anything else, so it will make front camera install much more expensive.
So the camera is powered as long as the ignition switch is on? That's horrible for the camera. Significantly lower lifespan. Also, can someone please explain to me why you would need a camera in front. If you just look through the windshield, you can see in front of you... Been crawling and off-roading for many years and the thought of a front facing camera has never crossed my mind as something useful. Maybe under the jeep or on the sides...
the yellow lines can actually block a lot while crawling. at least i find it annoying and dont even bother with the front camera anymore. just my opinion.
Does the camera have recording ability? I read on a forum that the ARB compressor might be a little faulty...is that true? or are there haters? I keep editting ...sorry... have you heard of "67Designs?" they do phone/tablet/walkie holders. i think they got some nice designs, what do you think?
You put heat shrink over them. Ive had the same rca and power connector on my JK backup camera and I heat shrank it and its never had an issue. However, yes some weather tight connectors would of been nice.
QUESTION: When you removed the SGW module to install the Tazer Mini, what functionality did you lose? I am reluctant to go forward with the camera if I have to give up some other functionality in order to bypass the programming in UConnect, without at least knowing what I lose... Thoughts?
Rule 1, get a Tazer Mini from Z Automotive not a Tazer Lite from Amazon! Spent a week trying to figure out what was wrong and paid another $125 to get the full option upgrades. Ugh! “Measure once cut twice.” 🤣😂🤣
@@Casey250 I was wondering why it was less than on the Z Automotive website. Well because I was ordering the wrong darn thing. I’m still getting the Blue Death Screen, but at least I’m on the correct sheet of music.
Did you end up using the heat shrink included? I noticed there was only one piece in the kit and the instructions were a little unclear as to which wires needed it.
Great video! Just got it all hooked up, using the license plate camera you reccomended. Only problem is the picture seems to be "reversed", do you know of any way to convert that license plate camera to work front facing? TIA
I installed mine exactly how your showing on your video on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler. It is still not recognizing the Camara. It is really hard to get hold of someone from Z automotive for tec support. We used 21 yellow and 22 black in the back of the Jeep. Any idea what else I can do to make it work?
Hi. I just received Tazer mini and camera hardware. Installed camera no problem but Tazer mini is another story. Connectors on my 2020 3.0L diesel do not fit Tazer mini. There are two large and one smaller that potentially fit but I didn’t even try. How did you installed it on your diesel JL?
Unless I’m mistaken there are a few different models; one is called the Tazer, another the Tazer Lite, and lastly Tazer Mini. Maybe there’s some confusion around the nomenclature?
Pretty slick . I agree I’m not sure why Jeep hasn’t made this an option for the JL . A full surround camera view option would be cool off road too
the front camera is now optional what I ordered on my Rubicon :-)
This is awesome!! I didn't add the front camera to my '22 because I couldn't afford it but now I'll be able to save up a few hundred and add this after the fact!!!!
I put mine in the grill and have the bull bar works fine. it's nice to see the bumper for reference to how far away something is. I'm not sure if your camera location is gonna survive if you go through a grown in alder road. Another hack for you is if you hit your mute button twice it will turn on your back up cam then you can select cargo cam.
I ended up tilting it up just enough so I could see the winch hook. See how long this camera survives lol!
Richard, but you still need Tazer mini, right?
@@robulko1121 yes you need the tazer to activate the camera in uconnect
Make sure to tell Z-Automotive that them sending you this has increased their sales by at least 1... for both this camera and the Tazer JL Mini thing!!!
Awesome. I have no affiliation with z-automotive though.
Just placed my 2021 JLUR order and they now offer the front camera (which i of course am getting :p)
Another dynamite video. This is another mod I will definitely be pursuing once my rig arrives (my dealer says its been built! Yippee).
I'm so jealous! Cheers mate!
Thank you! Its a great little mod.
Apologies for the slow responses on comments - I was away wheeling all weekend! if want to leave a tip using the THANKS button next to LIKE and help support these videos it is greatly appreciated.
Is there a way to capture and store the footage from rear and front cameras, to utilize as dashcams?
I wanted to let you know that I purchased the Tazer JL mini after watching this and other videos and the one they sent me arrived broken and getting in touch with tech support is more than challenging. They only provide text or email support and the support I did get was terrible and after spending $500 with a company I expect a little bit more. I Just want you to know that you may want to include that tidbit with your review. They provide no real back end support for their products. This is not an indictment of you. I follow you and really get a lot out of your video, and I want to thank you for what you do here. It is appreciated
Where did you purchase it? What a weird thing to post lol
Their products are great but I agree, their support is not very good. It would also help if they rewrote their manuals and made them far more comprehensive. Specifically describing *EVERY* function, what the various states are for each, which ones need a full reboot, etc. Email support is slow and can be condescending. IIRC they are in Suffolk County on Long Island, NY (631 area code), so I'd consider that in character with the area (North Jersey guy here and we're about the same).
Great vid! I probably wouldn't even have tried to do this if not for this video. The dash is easier than I expected... lol
Your welcome. It was way easier then I thought too once I started popping parts off.
I mounted mine on my mopar bull bar with a 2 inch mount that wraps around it and permatex for protection.
Hi, what kind of mount did you use to put on the Mopar bull bar. Do you have a link to the mount you used ? Thanks
The one minute permatex holds it and protects
Thanks for the review install vid. I have. 2019 JL and was thinking about getting this for the exact reasons you mention. But I worried the camera quality would be terrible. Glad to see it is pretty decent quality and fairly easy to install. 👍
It is alot better quality then I thought.
Any issues using a different camera? I see the Wicked camera you used is HD and the Uconnect cargo cam isn't. No compatibility issues using non-z auto camera? I am liking the license plate mount the best for either the bull ball or the plate.
@@RJStein13 plugged right in. No problem.
Thanks for doing the vid on installation! I just got the camera and Tazer and got it installed today with your help.
Great to hear!
Content is getting better with each post.
Awesome work, if you want to add Apple Car Play to your factory radio Thank you for the content
Two questions/comments:
1) You mentioned the Tazer JL Mini was needed to unlock the cargo cam feature. I do not have one of these guys. Is there a work around?
2) Did you try mounting the camera on the bottom of the bull bar? My thought is this would give you a more elevated wider angle with no obstructions.
Great video!!!!
Amazing ! I been looking for ways upgrades for my 2016 wrangler. Especially add larger tire on rear future wise decision add cam don't know we're find system for my Jeep 🚙 . Awesome upgrade great video brother ✌👮🚙
I have a grill insert in our 2021 Rubicon. Ready to purchase a camera if I can figure out how to mount it since the plastic grillwork was removed.
A other jeep channel did something similar if you’re interested it’s JTR Spartacus he dose gladiator related things
You da man! Thank you Casey. Appreciate all the work you are doing.
Your welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Nice job. I have the camera but haven’t installed yet. I am waiting for the Warn winch to get delivered from Amazon. I like the top of the wench location. Keep up the good videos. Hit me up if you are ever in North Alabama.
I wonder if this will work on the smaller screen
I wonder which position is best for parallel parking because we need to see the bumper so we can get within millimeters of other vehicles when parking
How many hours should I plan for this install? Wondering how long it took you exactly :) Heard you say "a couple hours" towards the end so wanted to confirm. Super helpful video Casey!! Thanks
Honestly I could do this in an hour now I know, 2 to 3 hours if you are taking your time and having a beer or two.
@@Casey250 Legend. Thanks so much the quick reply. Super helpful!
🇦🇺downunder Australia for 2021 called TrailCam, paired with steel winch-ready front bumper $1700 CAD option
Would this work for gladiator since I didn’t get that option
Another great video! Look forward to next one!
Thanks!
This guy added a .50 caliber switch onto front grill. Road warriors
Handy for traffic and slow drivers!
I have a question on the power 12v hook up . Instead of the 12v I have an electronic brake box from the factory . Is the plug in plug the same as the 12v plug ? Thanks
So I took a look online at z automotive front camera kit for 179 but the closer I looked at the wireing harness I started to realize I could do the same for next to nothing,I went to the dollar store bought an rca cable with a female end,cut it off found an old harnes with female connectors around the same diameter as the factory head unit pins,spliced them together with the cord from the dollar store,ordered a back up camera from Amazon plugged everything together and activated my cargo cam and for around $35 had a front faceing camera,no need to buy from z automotive.
Very nice looks great on your Jeep.
Thanks Reg
Great work, thank you for sharing
Your welcome!
Great Video...I just installed my Tazer Mini and the ZAutomotive camera on my 2019 JLUR and everything works as advertised. With that said, I bought the optional camera (from your link) that mounts on the license plate, since I too also have a bull bar / Winch and KC hilites on the bumper and for some reason the view is mirrored flip from left to right (meaning the left is on the right and the right is on the left), flipping the camera vertically just flips the view upside down. I went and bought a different brand of the same type camera (that states it's for front and rear) and same difference. I'm just wondering if you know of this issue or ran into it? Otherwise, I'm going to have to figure out a way to mount the ZAutomotive camera (since that one displays correctly. Thanks in advance.
a lot nicer than my stock front camera on my gladiator. good video. thanks for showing how the dash area comes apart.
Your welcome. I couldn't believe how easy the dash came apart.
1/2" plastic conduit to protect your power cables FTW. :)
Where did you get that license plate holder for your steel bumper? What’s the name of it?
Well done
Are you still happy with this? Considering getting one prior to EJS. hells revenge was nerve wracking without being able to see where you were going.
Ya I use it all the time. Would be a must have if I ordered a new JL that comes with them now in 2021
@@Casey250 Thanks!
Amazing install on that camera. Been looking to get as well. Had the same questions you addressed. Great Job.
Thanks! Its a cool little mod.
I don’t have that license plate frame where do you get that from?
Is there an option to record the video feed?
Has anyone out there tried to put the gladiator camera on the front? In my RAM I used Customtronix for reprogramming my uConnect which provided two additional camera options, with one automatically turning on in the front at below 5mph, so they must have figured something out like a Zautomotive did for the turn signal.
If it has a rca connector I think you could make it work.
Hey can you please do me a huge favor and tell me how the front camera works if you put it in reverse? I would like to know if the front or rear camera has priority. I want to run an extension to the back of my camper and use that front camera kit as my rearview mirror. I also hope I get it to stay on when I back up the trailer. Thanks Jake
Did everything like you said, says Camera system unavailable on Cargo cam.
WELL I SHOULD HAVE STOPPED WATCHING AT 3:17 SINCE I ONLY HAVE A 7" SCREEN ON MY JTRD BUT I STAYED TILL THE END.
Is there any chance you can say how much an item costs whether it's free or not? Also, I'm becoming a HUGE fan of yours! Keep up the awesome content, love what you do!! ;)
Thx. There are a couple links to the cameras in the description. I think they are around $179 including the harness.
I do also have this front camera installed on a JLU, but I don‘t like the poor image quality. - Does anybody know, if it‘s possible to install a Gladiator front camera to a JL, which fits the quality of the original rear camera?
Cool. Thanks for posting. Doing this soon. Wonder how I have to route in a manual Gladiator, since the clutch is taking up that spot?
There is suppose to be a grommet behind the glove box that goes into the engine bay but it sounds like it is a lot harder to access. I might use it to mount my air compressor to cut down some of the distance I need to get to the back.
Casey 250 cool. I’ll check that out.
will this work for Jeep KL Trailhawk 8.4 touch screen infotainment. ?
Hi, great video! Do I have to buy a Tazer JL to enable the front camera? I really don't need the Tazer for anything else, so it will make front camera install much more expensive.
Yes you do
Cool
So the camera is powered as long as the ignition switch is on? That's horrible for the camera. Significantly lower lifespan.
Also, can someone please explain to me why you would need a camera in front. If you just look through the windshield, you can see in front of you... Been crawling and off-roading for many years and the thought of a front facing camera has never crossed my mind as something useful. Maybe under the jeep or on the sides...
You don't off road if you did a steep incline you see nothing but sky. Also going over rocks you can't see anything .
Will this work with a 2014 JKU with the stock Garmin 730N radio? If not do you know what camera kit will.
I really don't think so. This is a JL kit
Can you buy the factory camera from Jeep and install it on to the Wrangler? The cool thing with the factory one is the yellow tire lines.
Im not sure. The extra camera i have can enable lines on it.
the yellow lines can actually block a lot while crawling. at least i find it annoying and dont even bother with the front camera anymore. just my opinion.
Does the camera have recording ability?
I read on a forum that the ARB compressor might be a little faulty...is that true? or are there haters?
I keep editting ...sorry... have you heard of "67Designs?" they do phone/tablet/walkie holders. i think they got some nice designs, what do you think?
Nope
Hi Casey, did you consider Alpine HCE-C2600FD for a front cam? It is HDR and has 3 view modes.
The input on the OEM headunit won't input a HD signal but maybe a better camera will give a better image. I'll check it out.
I really wish it would be more weather proof. It looks like they used indoor plugs??
You put heat shrink over them. Ive had the same rca and power connector on my JK backup camera and I heat shrank it and its never had an issue. However, yes some weather tight connectors would of been nice.
QUESTION: When you removed the SGW module to install the Tazer Mini, what functionality did you lose? I am reluctant to go forward with the camera if I have to give up some other functionality in order to bypass the programming in UConnect, without at least knowing what I lose... Thoughts?
Have not noticed any losses. When I have reverted things and unmarried it, I haven't noticed any difference.
Rule 1, get a Tazer Mini from Z Automotive not a Tazer Lite from Amazon!
Spent a week trying to figure out what was wrong and paid another $125 to get the full option upgrades.
Ugh! “Measure once cut twice.” 🤣😂🤣
I did not even know they were on amazon!
@@Casey250 I was wondering why it was less than on the Z Automotive website. Well because I was ordering the wrong darn thing.
I’m still getting the Blue Death Screen, but at least I’m on the correct sheet of music.
Did you end up using the heat shrink included? I noticed there was only one piece in the kit and the instructions were a little unclear as to which wires needed it.
I did use some heat shrink over the connections to keep water out.
Great video! Just got it all hooked up, using the license plate camera you reccomended. Only problem is the picture seems to be "reversed", do you know of any way to convert that license plate camera to work front facing? TIA
There was a sequence of clicks in the manual that flips the camera view.
@@Casey250 Thanks, for some reason mine did not come with a manual, will see if I can find online. Thanks again, great video's, keep up the good work.
What front bumper do you have? New to the channel. Thanks.
Factory steel bumper.
Kewl!!!
I installed mine exactly how your showing on your video on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler. It is still not recognizing the Camara. It is really hard to get hold of someone from Z automotive for tec support. We used 21 yellow and 22 black in the back of the Jeep. Any idea what else I can do to make it work?
I thought the pinning was different on earlier years before 2020? The manual had some info about that i believe
Very nice and thoughtful video. Peacefrom510
Thx!
What about recording
It's not a go pro it's for seeing in front of you when you can't see like a trail or parking lot area . Same affect as a back up camera.
I have jeeb wranglar rubican 2020 with 8.4" screen, but its not the gladiator. So, can it be installed on my car ?
Should be ya.
Hi. I just received Tazer mini and camera hardware. Installed camera no problem but Tazer mini is another story. Connectors on my 2020 3.0L diesel do not fit Tazer mini. There are two large and one smaller that potentially fit but I didn’t even try. How did you installed it on your diesel JL?
I am not sure, I pulled the connectors out of the SGW and popped right into the mini.. Are you sure you have the proper plugs pulled out?
Unless I’m mistaken there are a few different models; one is called the Tazer, another the Tazer Lite, and lastly Tazer Mini. Maybe there’s some confusion around the nomenclature?
So, can I put an RCA splitter on it, so I can add video on it too?
hello?
Why is the 8.4 inch display required vs the 7?
From what I can tell, you don't get the ability to add a RCA connection to the back of the 7.
because only pssys have 7inch touch screens
Ugh really won’t work on 7 inch screen wrangler jlu sport
Sorry no :(
So do you need jl tazer for it or no
Jeez, this z-automative crap is $179? With a $10 worth camera plus some cord.
Ya I built my own for around 35 dollars