Can I Hook Up A Back Up Camera To My Running Light Circuit

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Can I hookup a back up Camera with a Solar Panel component to the running lights on the back of the trailer. The camera is a Vekooto SW5-1 with a built in battery and solar panel. It would have constant power with Solar running during the day and the battery and trailer current at night.

asked by: Dan K

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It is possible to hook up accessories such as cameras to the running light circuit. That said, I looked up this Vekooto SW5-1 camera. It has a built in rechargeable battery, and comes with a charging cable. The specifically state that there is no need to run additional power wires. I would not recommend modifying the camera in any way. Honestly I would not recommend buying an inexpensive camera like that in the first place. We do not sell Vekooto cameras here, and you really will get what you pay for.

If you want to wire in a camera I recommend going with a top quality camera like the Furrion Vision S # FOS05TASF. This is a wireless backup camera system that includes the camera, all necessary hardware and wiring for installation, and a 5" full color monitor. We have found the Furrion camera systems to be extremely durable and dependable. The wireless camera has great picture quality and sound.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Your new truck probably has a USB port so what you would need for your Furrion Vision S system part #FOS05TASF is a USB to cigarette light adapter which unfortunately we do not have. There's several options elsewhere online. Or if you wanted to…

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Answer 2

We have two options for you to use an adapter with your 12V accessory with a 110V outlet. They are the AC to DC Adapter for Swift Hitch Wireless Camera System, part #PP01, and the Power Converter for Fan-Tastic Vent Endless Breeze Portable Box Fan,…

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Answer 3

Since your trailer has the bracket #FRCBRKT-BL that would mean your trailer has the Furrion pre-wiring which is very common for newer RVs. The part #FOS43TASF is a fit for this and would be a really easy install. This gives you a monitor with a 4.3…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

Thanks for reaching out, i have a couple things for you to do. Let me explain below: *12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems - Hardwire #VGR64VR. The newer GMC vehicles use PWM(Pulse With Modulation) in their electrical systems. The Furrion…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

The newer Chevrolet and GM pickup trucks have a known power deficiency issue with the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Observation Camera System w/ Side Marker Light Cameras #FCE48TASL-05. There is likely nothing wrong that you did, the problem is the…

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Answer 8

That's weird, the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera #FR87PR should allow you to use your camper at the same time as that's what it's designed for. If you want to just avoid the adapter all together, I would…

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