Backup Camera - Boating & Fishing Information and Reports Forum

rtg · #1 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 03:51 PM

Any one using one? If so, what type and manufacturer?

Rob

welder · #2 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 08:56 AM

Rob, warthog5 installed one on his pickup and I know he likes it but I don't remember the name.

warthog5 is also X-Shark on Classicmako.com

rtg · #3 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 06:13 PM

I was thinking of installing on my Silverton....

Thanks,

Rob

w5it · #4 (**permalink**) 12-26-2009, 09:07 PM

Anything dealing with cameras on vehicles I call Tim at "RV Cams" . (Rear view cams)

rtg · #5 (**permalink**) 12-29-2009, 09:55 PM

Is w5it a amateur call?

Rob

W3RG

offshore · #6 (**permalink**) 12-30-2009, 09:20 AM

I would recommend a hard wired camera. I have a remote camera on my truck but in certain areas with lots of cell phones and radio traffic I loose signal. Might want to keep that in mind . Mark

rtg · #7 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 10:05 AM

Well my plan is to mount an outdoor mini dome to the bottom of the radar arch and have it pointed to the swim platform so I can see it on the chart plotter when backing up into the slip. We have one on our jeep. It is great for just backing up but it is truly outstanding when going to hook up our 19' DC to the hitch. I never miss and makes hitching a snap. No need for two people and the hitch never touches the bumper.

Rob

w5it · #8 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtg

Is w5it a amateur call?

Rob

W3RG

Yep, got the 1X2 in the first vanity call deal. Have held "Extra" for 15 years or so...... (Yep, one of those "OLD 20wpm Extras")

73 DE W5IT

rtg · #9 (**permalink**) 01-02-2010, 09:53 AM

W5IT,

Do you have any HF capabilities on your vessel?

Rob

w5it · #10 (**permalink**) 01-08-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtg

W5IT,

Do you have any HF capabilities on your vessel?

Rob

I had a set up on my Grady where I could put my TS-50 in when needed. Had mount for my "Outbacker" on the pipe of the top that worked pretty good. Next boat will most likely have a hard top. Then mount a SGC tuner and whip for HF.

No big boat right now. (Just two bateaus)