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    Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 9:47am
I usually have my phone in a holster up next to the steering wheel; oriented vertically, and it's often employed for something else. My preference would be to use a wired camera and a dedicated screen that I could look at separately.
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The phone could go in a zip lock bag to keep the water off.  And, yes, Gorilla tape would probably be better.  Duct tape doesn't do well in the sun.  Ermm
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I like the way you guys think. So I should buy another cell phone and 
Gorilla tape it to my spare tire!  Tongue 

I'm looking for a slightly more high tech solution.  Seriously, these devices come in at about $100.  No need for another display device.  My cell is already sitting on my dash for the goggle navigator.  It seems like a no brainer at that price.  I'm curious if anyone has tried it or something similar?

I'm new to RVing and to this forum so forgive me if I miss something obvious. 

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Originally posted by lostagain

Shoot, you could just duct tape one phone to the back of the trailer and have it connect to the other with Facetime and bingo! you've got it.  No need for a fancy phone.  Thumbs Up


Once more lostagain you have taken a complex problem and boiled it down to a simple solution. Though instead of using Duck tape may I suggest Gorilla tape because of its improved ability to hold object subjected to water. LOL
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Shoot, you could just duct tape one phone to the back of the trailer and have it connect to the other with Facetime and bingo! you've got it.  No need for a fancy phone.  Thumbs Up
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Has anyone tried this from Amazon?
Wireless Phone Backup Camera Reversing Camera for Trucks RV Trailers and Campers WiFi App Backup Camera Waterproof Rearview Camera Works with Smartphone, Tablet Android 

There are several similar models in the same price range.  Reviews seem good but I'd be interested if anyone used it with an R-pod???
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Originally posted by Motor7

Dav, I can't tell from your pics(they are tiny)....is the wifi unit mounted with the camera and if so is it waterproof? 

I have a working Samsung S7 that I can use for a monitor. Can I use 2 cameras, one rear of pod, one rear of TV on one wifi transmitter? 


Motor7, Please forgive me for the small photos. I used a photo site that allows you to select for posting images on forums and what you see is the sad result. If anyone wants I can try to re-post the imagines in a larger format or you can PM me and I'll be glad to send them to you. I know its hard to see with my photos but at the very top is the wifi transmitter which leads run down to a box that contains the camera, fuse, and power on/off switch which is waterproof.

I'm sorry but I'm a bit confused how you phrased your question so I'll take a stab at answering what I think you are asking. Can you run two camera's through one wifi device? Yes, but not with an cheap over the shelf wifi transmitter as I used but a wifi transmitter that can transmit more then one IP and a much more sophisticated program that will show a split screen of both cameras. This is more like what you would see a security company use for home and businesses but yes its doable if you want to spend the money. You could also just "toggle" from one camera to another with a simple switch between two cameras, that are always on, if you want to do that to what ever your using as your monitor.

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Dav, I can't tell from your pics(they are tiny)....is the wifi unit mounted with the camera and if so is it waterproof? 

I have a working Samsung S7 that I can use for a monitor. Can I use 2 cameras, one rear of pod, one rear of TV on one wifi transmitter? 
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Originally posted by offgrid

If you tap an unswitched 12V supply, will you have to remember to manually shut off the camera whenever you're not using it? 

If you wind up tapping the battery + terminal for power, which might be the easiest, don't skimp, install an inline fuse at the battery to protect that wire from meltdown if you someday get a short to ground.  You can use the frame for the negative return. 



Thanks for the input offgrid. The camera system I built already has both an fused power supply and an on/off switch so those bases are at least covered.
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If you tap an unswitched 12V supply, will you have to remember to manually shut off the camera whenever you're not using it? 

If you wind up tapping the battery + terminal for power, which might be the easiest, don't skimp, install an inline fuse at the battery to protect that wire from meltdown if you someday get a short to ground.  You can use the frame for the negative return. 
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