Recommended Camera for Pre-Wired Mount on 2020 Grand Design XLS 17MKE

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What camera is recommended for a prewired 2020 Grand Design XLS 17MKE?

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Your 2020 Grand Design travel trailer is only wired for a Furrion camera system like the one found in the # FOS43TASF, but you do have a couple of different options as to what size monitor you want and how many cameras you want to be able to connect to it. If you're only looking for a single camera system and you're ok with the smaller monitor, the Furrion # FOS43TASF is what you need. There are some better options with larger monitors and the ability to connect more cameras.

As far as my recommendation, I recommend going with the Furrion # FCE48TASL-05 which comes with the largest monitor available at 5" and also includes the side marker cameras to allow you to monitor your blind spots. This is the best option available for your pre-wired camera system and will provide you with a variety of views of your trailer while at your campsite or on the road.

If you're not ready to add the side marker cameras right now, or just want a larger monitor, you can use the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision- for 5 inch monitors use # FOS05TASF. This system will give you the ability to add the side marker camera system or another observation camera at a later date. If you want to add the marker cameras at some point in the future, you'll want to use part # FCE48TASL; an additional observation camera can be added with part # FCN48TASF.

I've linked some review and installation videos on these items that you may want to have a look at as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

Your 2020 Grand Design Solitude is pre-wired for the Furrion Vision S Backup Camera system with night vision #FOS05TASF that comes with a 5" display screen. You could also use Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Observation Camera System w/ Side Marker…

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Answer 2

The 2021 Grand Design Imagine Trailers accept the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System which is available in a different configurations; part #FOS43TASF for 4.3" or part #FOS05TASF for 5". These are all plug-in-play options.

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Answer 3

Yes, using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera, part #FR87PR, will correct for this issue. Furrion's cameras are wired into the running light circuit. The newer GM, Chevrolet, and Ford trucks all have…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 8

The recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…

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Answer 9

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 12

The Furrion camera system we have is a closed system and would not be compatible with the in-dash display so you would need to purchase GM's camera system to be able to connect to your display instead of having another monitor. If you do end up…

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