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  • Troubleshooting Rampage Wireless Backup Camera Not Connecting With Smartphone
  • I called my contact at Rampage about the Wireless Backup Camera, part # RA7710. They told me that you first have to make sure you charge the camera for at least 4 hours before installing and trying to use. They then said you will need to turn the camera on and that will send the Wi-Fi signal. Then go into your phone and make sure that you select the backup camera from the Wi-Fi menu on your phone. They said that you will not be able to connect to any other Wi-Fi device while using the...
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  • No Power To Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera When Plugged In
  • The Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera Systems; part # FOS43TASF for 4.3" screen or part # FOS05TASF for 5" screen, are going to be powered by either the running or backup light circuit. If you don't have the running or backup lights activated, then this would indicate why you don't have power to the camera. If the running or backup lights are activated and you still don't have power then there may be a problem which could be caused by a blown fuse on the tow vehicle, wire short...
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  • Rear View Safety Backup Camera System Not Turning On After Installation
  • For your Rear View Safety Backup Camera System # RVS-778718N you can try some of these troubleshooting steps: 1. Perform a hard reset. Unplug all the cables and power cables and leave out for one minute, then plug back in. 2. Check the physical connections to the camera, and ensure they are tight. A loose connection to the camera is fairly common and typically the source of error. 3. Verify that the camera is connected to the correct port. The camera should be connected to the port...
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  • Troubleshooting Power Source for Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera
  • What I think you are stating is that with the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera, # FOS43TASF, everything is working as is should when the monitor is connected to the tow vehicle for power source. In this connection, the system works as intended because it designed to work with your backup lights/circuitry. This is designed to be a back-up camera viewed from the cab of tow vehicle.
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  • Drive Wireless RV Backup Camera Not Pairing With Monitor
  • It looks like you have the Drive Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision - Rear Mount - 7" Screen # 324-000002. To pair the camera to your monitor, first make sure the camera is off and does not have power; this could be powered by running lights or reverse circuit so make sure the vehicle is in park with no power going to the camera. Then go through the pairing process on the monitor; when the monitor starts flashing you should put power to the camera and it should pair. If this...
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  • No Signal on Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System
  • The Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera Systems item # FOS43TASF for 4.3" screen is powered by either the running or backup light circuit. If you have power to the camera but do not have signal then you most likely have something that is causing interference between the camera and model. I have attached a picture from the troubleshooting section of Furrion's instruction manual below. I recommend going through these steps and verifying none of them are causing interference. Another...
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  • Troubleshooting A Furrion RV Backup Camera That Wont Power On
  • If the blue light on the camera of your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision - Rear Mount - 4.3" Screen # FOS43TASF isn't coming on then you aren't receiving enough power or it has some kind of internal malfunction. I recommend first checking the power at the camera with a multimeter like the # PT89ZR to see how much voltage it's actually getting. You can remove the four screws holding the camera in the shark fin mount to get to the wire and test the voltage....
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  • Blue Screen on the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System
  • The blue screen error that you mentioned on the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System part # HM50002 is a non-repairable fault I am familiar with therefore, the unit will need to be replaced. There are no replacement parts for this system either. For replacement, you are welcome to just obtain another one if you were happy with it but now might be a good time to upgrade to a better system, the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System part # RVS-778718N. This system can...
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  • Troubleshooting Backup Sensors That Constantly Beep On A Hopkins Backup Camera
  • If the backup sensor on your Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera # HM50002 is beeping just by shifting to reverse then there's something blocking the sensor. You can try to adjust the angle of the sensors on each side to help clear up whatever is setting them off but other than that there really isn't much you can do with this system. After doing some research this problem is very common and most people end up turning the volume down on the monitor to mute the sensors.
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  • What Causes Blue Screen While in Reverse on Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera System
  • The blue screen on the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System part # HM50002 is caused by water getting into the camera and unfortunately there is no way to fix this. That said, you'll be happy to know this issue was fixed when they redesigned it. This new redesigned model can be found here, Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System part # HM50002.
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  • Unclear/Blurry Image on Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera
  • If your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision, # FOS43TASF, has an unclear image displayed, it may be from a weak signal. The manufacturer recommends unpairing the cameras and then pairing them again in order to try and resolve this issue. To unpair your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision, press the button at the bottom of the camera itself and hold it down for 15 seconds. This will un-pair the unit. Once completed, follow the...
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  • Troubleshooting Rear View Safety WiFi Hitch Backup Camera System Sync with Smartphone
  • The Rear View Safety WiFi Hitch Backup Camera System - Wireless # RVS-83112-WIFI has a power switch on the camera that will disconnect it or you can simply hit the button on your phone under the "information" icon to select disconnect. You will need to scan the QR code in the attached instructions or download the SafetyEye (iPhone) or SafetyCam (Android) app for proper connection.
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  • No Picture with Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System On 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500
  • In order to use the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System like part # FOS43TASF on a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 you'll need an adapter due to the wiring (pulse width modulation) on the vehicle, the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera part # FR87PR. If you don't want to use this plug-in adapter there is a hardwire option for the trailer that installs behind the camera plug, the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems part # VGR64VR.
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  • Troubleshooting Backup Sensors of Hopkins Rear View Camera Backup Sensors # HM60195VA Not Working
  • Try adjusting the sensors of the Hopkins Rear View Camera with Backup Sensors # HM60195VA. In nearly all situations where the sensors stop working the issue was that the sensors got pushed out of adjustment. Sometimes it's a car wash or it's a curious kid who moves them.
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  • Is Camera Only Available for Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System
  • It's possible that Hopkins would offer just the camera but we do not and the only thing we could do for you in a new kit, the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System part # HM50002. If you do end up needing a whole new system, I would advise on a different product as I have seen your same issue more times than I can count. Also, no one wants a bulky monitor on their dash. This is why I recommend the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System part # RVS-778718N as it uses an...
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  • Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Aligner Will Not Show Reverse or Everyday Mode
  • I reached out to the manufacturer, Hopkins, to see what you could do in order to try and find the issue with your back-up camera. What they said was: "If they are losing the modes or if the gridlines are disappearing that means the circuit board in the camera plate is going out." They said that due to that you will need to replace your Hopkins SmartHitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System # HM50002.
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  • Troubleshooting Work Around for 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Camera and Sensors
  • A very valid question. There used to be one with an integrated camera and the manufacturer discontinued them. Your best option is to do some engineering yourself to integrate those options. I recommend the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Ford Trucks # VG-15-4000. Then you can use the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System # HM50002 for a separate system at your license plate. If you want to integrate the camera into the...
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  • Troubleshooting A VueSMART RV and Trailer Backup Camera With No Picture
  • If you're not getting a picture with your VueSMART RV and Trailer Backup Camera # HM34FR then you most likely aren't receiving 12v at the camera. First check to ensure that your running lights are on in your tow vehicle so that the camera has power running to it. From there you can use a digital multimeter # PT89ZR to test the voltage at the camera. If the power is fine then you may just need to resync the camera to your phone. Try clearing it from your phone and reconnecting.
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  • Troubleshooting Camera Connectivity Issues On A Forest River Impression
  • I can't really speak to a Nissan Titan XD camera that was installed on your trailer but if it's anything like the signal issues owners of the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System # FOS43TASF deal with it's most likely a lack of constant 12v power. The simplest solution is to install the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems # VGR64VR behind the camera to ensure that a steady 12v supply of power is being transferred to the camera for it to properly work.
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  • Furrion Vision S Camera Not Working While Driving
  • For your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision # FOS05TASF, I recommend double checking that your camera is wired to the correct circuit. In order for your camera to be on all the time it will need to be wired to an "always on" circuit like your running lights. Traditionally, these cameras are wired to the reverse circuit so the camera comes on when you put your vehicle in reverse. I also recommend checking for 12V power at the camera. If you have the camera...
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