Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:47:02 -0500
Reply-To: Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: rear view camera/dvr
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Front view is for capturing anything interesting we pass or to pass on to
the insurance if something happens...I've had too many close calls lately
with idiot driver's. Just about was run off the road today by a rig.
Jason
On Feb 12, 2014 12:20 AM, "Stacy Schneider" <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote:
> I too would love a Rear view camera. But I would like one that would
> tie into my Garmin GPS . It is always on and nicely mounted out of the way
> . I do not want an additional screen on my dash or some other device. If
> there was an interface that would be ideal ,as usually I do not need a GPS
> when going backwards so it would not interfere with anything .
> Honestly A front camera would be of no use ,I can see in front of the
> van when driving .
>
>
>
> Stacy
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 7:27 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Ken - not confusing the two. I'd like a single system to integrate both.
>> Full time rear view display and DVR for front & rear. I'm thinking
>> something like this:
>>
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-CH-Channel-Dual-SD-Cards-Car-DVR-H-264-D1-Vehicel-Video-Recorder-DVR-GPS-/171114510597
>>
>> 4 channel
>> GPS
>> dual 32gb card support
>>
>> Just add your choice of cameras and a 7" LCD display on the dash. I'm
>> thinking for fun I'll add an interior one for passenger view. :)
>>
>> Jason
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 1:16 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
>> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Jason, I think you are looking for two different things. I have a
>> backup
>> > camera on my Vanagon but it only works when you put the van in reverse
>> and
>> > then it is just meant to aid you when you are backing up. You can also
>> buy
>> > a traffic video recorder that you mount on the inside of your windshield
>> > with a suction cup and it records your speed and a video of your
>> driving so
>> > if you have an accident or are pulled over by a police officer you have
>> > evidence to contest a ticket, etc. You can get a decent backup camera
>> for
>> > around $100 or less. I haven't checked into the traffic cam but that is
>> > probably around the same.
>> >
>> > You can always do something custom but it is never going to be cheap.
>> If
>> > you look on Amazon you can find small cameras that you can mount in
>> > different places on the van, buy a 7" LCD screen and have them all feed
>> > into that along with a small portable video recorder that is recording
>> onto
>> > an SD card. That system would probably be around $500 or 600 depending
>> on
>> > if you wanted the video screen to mechanically pop out of the radio on
>> the
>> > dash or just buy a screen and mount it somewhere.
>> >
>> > Hope this helps,
>> >
>> > Ken Wilford
>> > John 3:16
>> > www.vanagain.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 9:39 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I am looking to add a rear view camera to our van. It would be nice
>> to
>> >> have a 2 channel DVR at the same time to record (front & rear) in case
>> >> something interesting comes up. Does anyone have any experience with a
>> >> system they might recommend? I am finding single camera systems cheap
>> >> and
>> >> easy to find, however multi-channel tends to be more for commercial or
>> >> large RV use and the price sky rockets. I've even seen some nice
>> flush
>> >> mount 2" cameras, but would prefer one with night vision.
>> >>
>> >> Jason
>> >> 90 VW LT31 Florida
>> >> 83 Westy
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Thanks,
>> > Ken Wilford
>> > John 3:16
>> > www.vanagain.com
>> >
>>
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