Installing Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera Without Cutting Through Floor
Question:
I have a 16 Silverado,no carpet on the floor only rubber,don’t really want to cut the rubber flooring,how else can I bring it into the cab,not really any access through the firewall?
asked by: Don
Expert Reply:
If you are referring to the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System # HM50002, depending on your vehicle, you may be able to go through the firewall which you can drill in order to run the cable from the monitor back to the camera without going through your rubber floor.
Anytime wiring passes through the firewall, the opening should have a grommet # SWC8055 and sealant # LT37464 to prevent the metal from wearing away the wire insulation and possibly causing a short circuit. Wiring should always be kept securely in place, well away from any moving parts.
The Wireless Observation System w/ LED Monitor # 324-000002 is a good alternative that does not require cutting into the floor of your truck.
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Drive Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision - Rear Mount - 7" Screen
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Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System
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