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#GARMIN BACKUP CAMERA INSTALLATION HOW TO#
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Sealed round camera cable with an offcut of 3M VHB. (If the drilling goes wrong, a new light would only be £30)įixed the camera bracket to the light lens using 3M VHB pad (not supplied). In the warm, drilled a 9mm hole through the red lens and silver reflector. Ignored white)įixed the transmitter in the correct orientation through the rear light hole using duct tape rather than the supplied 3M VHB pad. Solder tinned the two BC30 transmitter power wires, pushed into the connector and taped up. This exposed the x290 factory fitted 3 pin camera power connector. Removed the 3rd brake light by unscrewing the 2 screws from outside the vehicle and disconnecting the wiring.

Works with my existing simple Garmin DriveSmart 50 satnav.Ĭhose to have have permanent power so can switch to rear view at any time.Īlso nice that satnav goes to rear view each time ignition is turned on. Have recently fitted a Garmin BC30 to an x290 Fiat Ducato. Thanks for the original article Pete and for James’ advice about just drilling the rear light.

When happy with positions fix off with self tapping screws.

Position transmitter (self adhesive pad) and camera (number plate clip).

Tidy excess transmitter/camera wire within rear door void and replace panel.

Wrap wire connectors with insulating tape and tidy wiring within rear light void and replace light assembly.

Drill hole behind number plate and run cable for camera.

Once your happy the transmitter has power and it’s signal is being received and displayed you’re ready to start drilling holes! View displayed from number plate mounted cam Fixing off & finishing up

Your sat-nav should quickly switch to rear view display.

Turn on ignition (some vehicles require this to power 12v socket & reverse lights).

Plug in the BC30 receiver cable to your 12v dashboard outlet.

This will allow you to test the whole system.

Feed transmitter cable through wiring sleeve into rear pillarįor the time being use the cameras number plate mount to position it and temporarily plug the camera cable into the transmitter around the door.

Garmin also recommend that the flat face of transmitter face towards the sat-nav and receiver I opted for installing just below window level on one of my Transits rear doors where I could make use of a pre-drilled hole. However it is worth given some thought to the transmitters position. I’ve even heard of completely reliable performance through timber bulkheads. Garmin say that the transmitter will successfully provide signal to the receiver up to 13.5 meters away. Positioning the Garmin BackUp transmitter

Some vehicles don’t provide a constant minimum voltage, in this case fit a relay.

Installing the camera higher provides a better viewing angle.

Test potential camera and transmitter positions before fixing.

The official advice from Garmin is as follows If not, buy the ‘full kit’ as the receiver lead separately costs an eye-watering £63! Fitting the Garmin BackUp camera kit If you already have the BC30 power/receiver lead then you’ll only need to purchase the ‘additional Back Up camera kit’. Next, check if the 12v power lead is the BC30 power lead with the integrated camera receiver. Garmins website shows 67 compatible units. If you already have a Garmin Sat Nav, check to see if it has a ‘Back Up’ camera function.

#GARMIN BACKUP CAMERA INSTALLATION PLUS#

The other is the ‘full Kit’ with all of the aforementioned plus the BC30 receiver lead. There’s an ‘additional camera’ kit available which includes the camera, transmitter and the mount, fittings and wiring. Be careful, a lot of merchants don’t make the difference clear between either kit. The Garmin ‘BackUp’ reversing camera is sold in two different kit forms. Most of us use sat-nav units, so the idea of this screen doubling as my reversing display instantly appealed. It also usually means fitting another screen on the dashboard. Finding a sensible cable run throughout the entire length of your motorhome could potentially be a very involved and time consuming job. Lets face it campervans are small spaces jam packed with fittings and fixtures. With all the normal security upgrades fulfilled, the next biggest saving was made by installing a reversing camera.

After I found the most competitive premium I asked what else could be done to reduce it. This won’t be the case for all insurers but it is worth asking. I first looked into fitting a reversing camera after my insurer told me I could reduce my motorhome premium by approximately £60 per year if I had one. This is a clever bit of kit that wirelessly transmits live images from reversing camera to your corresponding Garmin Sat Nav screen. Let me introduce you to the Garmin BackUp camera. However, the thought of running cables the entire length of your vehicle may put you off.

#GARMIN BACKUP CAMERA INSTALLATION HOW TO#

How to install a wireless backup camera on a truck.There’s obvious advantages of fitting a reversing camera to your motorhome.