Recommended Wireless Camera for Aluminum Trailer

Question:

Have 53 foot trailer semi,can I install them permanently and does will transmit true aluminum walls to my semi truck cab,it is totally 60 feet but signal need to be go true aluminum walls on trailer,and I need to install them2 permanently,what is my option.thank you

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you, however there isn't a good way to permanently mount the Rampage Wireless Backup Camera # RA7710 to your trailer and since the trailer is aluminum you won't be able to utilize the magnetic base.

A better option will be with the Swift Hitch Wireless Camera and Monitor # 04928. Like the Rampage System this camera does have a magnetic base but it also features pre-drilled holes that can be used to permanently mount the camera using a couple 1/8 inch screws or bolts with wing nuts. The camera can then be pointed in any directly because of its stem that sits on a rotating ball joint. A nice thing about this camera is that it also has night vision capabilities to let you see up to 15 feet away in the dark. Instead of using your smart phone or tablet this system comes with a hand-held monitor that has a full color, high resolution LCD screen.

I have attached a short video demonstration that you can also check out.

When mounting a wireless backup camera like this to an aluminum trailer, there is the potential for signal interference. This is really the case with any trailer when using a wireless system. We have found in these cases that mounting the camera towards one side of the trailer and having the monitor on the same side provides a much better signal to combat possible interference with aluminum barriers.

Otherwise the only way to be certain that you won't have any interference issues is to use a wired backup camera system like the excellent Rear View Safety Backup Camera System # RVS-770613-NM. This comes with a 7 inch digital LCD color monitor and CCD backup camera with 50 feet of infrared night vision. All the wires, connectors, and mounts are included.

expert reply by: Chris R