Backup camera for watching rear implements?

[jmt1271]

Just received my new L2501 and would like a backup camera to view the implements etc behind me. (have multiple ruptured disc's in my neck).

Anyone know of any good options that are viewable in bright sun?

 

[TractorGuy]

Tried mounting one on my JD once. Was a waste of time.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

How about a mirror?

 

[jmt1271]

How about a mirror?

This was my first thought. But I can't find an option that would work very well to let me actually see well what a given implement is doing. Where would you mount it?

 

[s219]

There's a classic thread here on TBN talking about a 'backup camera for $50" or something like that. Do a search, find that thread, and read it -- lot of great information. I have front and rear cams on my tractor and they are very handy at times.

 

[s219]

Here you go, grab a beer and read away:

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/316927-backup-camera-50-a.html

 

[jmt1271]

There's a classic thread here on TBN talking about a 'backup camera for $50" or something like that. Do a search, find that thread, and read it -- lot of great information. I have front and rear cams on my tractor and they are very handy at times.

Do you have a cab? My concern, as I do not have a cab, is viewing a monitor in bright sunlight?

 

[jmt1271]

Here you go, grab a beer and read away:

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/316927-backup-camera-50-a.html

Lol. Beer is already in hand. Thank you for the link sir.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

This was my first thought. But I can't find an option that would work very well to let me actually see well what a given implement is doing. Where would you mount it?

Still thinking about that.

I'm into my second week owning a tractor and have realized:

1) I can't see what's in the FEL until it's almost full
2) Hurts my neck to keep turning around to look at my rear implement
3) Can't see what the box blade is picking up until it's half full without standing up (the main front support bar is in the way)

First time box blading, I literally was about to grab a makeup compact and duct tape it to the back of the box blade, facing forward and tilted slightly down so I could see exactly when the BB starts to pick up material. But long-term, definitely want some kind of large truck mirror so I can watch behind without craning my neck. May have to get a canopy just to mount it. Hmmm, maybe the rear view mirror plus a small mirror pointing down into the box blade facing forward, I wouldn't have to turn my head. (I too have some herniated disks in my neck.)

Not sure about the FEL problem....

 

[TractorGuy]

I recently added a backup camera to my truck and when the sun is bright the in dash display is not usable. I have almost stopped looking at it and got back to using my mirrors and turning my head. There are certain times when the light is right the camera is handy but not very often. I can use the lines in the display to tell how close I am getting to something when the display is viewable.

When I tried it on my JD I used a suction cup mount and stuck it on the hood. I was doing a lot of bush hogging and when I was in a shaded area I could see the display but the depth perception was way off due to the wide angle of the camera.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Just received my new L2501 and would like a backup camera to view the implements etc behind me. (have multiple ruptured disc's in my neck).

Anyone know of any good options that are viewable in bright sun?

Golf cart mirror mounted on the FEL arm works pretty good. There's also a thread about that.

 

[jmt1271]

Golf cart mirror mounted on the FEL arm works pretty good. There's also a thread about that.

I'll take your word for it, but I'm not interested in traffic behind me or general safety lol.

I want to see the implement working without getting my neck to start hurting and ruining my night.

 

[Fallon]

I got a $150 weather proof rated monitonotor for my old L3200. Think it was a Pyle. Even with a 1.5" or so hood it was still not bright enough for use on an open station machine. Keep thinking about trying for another bucket cam in the cab on my new L4060, but can't find one bright enough with a higher resolution (or the motivation to try that build again).

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

So everyone says the remote cameras don't work because too much sunlight to see the display. I get it; I can't see my cellphone in sunlight either. I'm back to the mirror idea. Thinking......

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Devise a sun shade around the monitor. If I shade my cell phone I can see the display.

Ron

 

[California]

A couple of experiments that didn't work. Don't waste your time: Yanmars in Japan have a rear view mirror extended from the side of the hood like a motorcycle, probably to meet specs to drive on the road. I mounted a motorcycle mirror on that attachment point and found it worthless, too much vibration. Then I got out an old temporary towing mirror, the type for an old car towing a big camp trailer. I mounted the mirror head to the grab handle on my right fender and aimed it down to the box blade. Also useless, the field of view wasn't useful. Gave up.

 

[Argonne]

There are rear-view mirrors that clip onto hat brims and helmets, usually for bicyclists and scullers. My wife has one for when she road-rides horses. Might try something like that.

 

[dragoneggs]

There are rear-view mirrors that clip onto hat brims and helmets, usually for bicyclists and scullers. My wife has one for when she road-rides horses. Might try something like that.

I want a heads up display (instrument cluster) with rear view built into my sunglasses. Retina controlled if I am not asking too much.

 

[PILOON]

I did it, mounted rear camera and the larger screen (5"?) but then I'm cabbed.
I use it mainly for snow blowing duties. Works great 4 me.
And PS, even if not rated for cold mine worked to -30 no problem.
My cab (a DIY) is all steel so I simply used a magnet to mount the screen center just under the front window.

Funny thing is when I blow snow with my flashing beacon on I get yellow blinking streams of snow on my viewer.
The built in guide lines aren't very accurate as I mounted my camera op high so as to not have any snow interfere however I got used to judging how much clearance I needed from the 'guide lines'.

Now those kits accept two cameras (very cheap) so you can also mount one on the FEL to see what U are loading.


One caution is the kits use extremely thin wire so you need to beef that up or somehow protect them as a tractor is a rather tough environment.
(I taped my wires to a heavier gauge wire as a precaution.)

If U are open station make up a sun shield for viewing and keep a plastic bag handy to ward off rain.

 

[s219]

Do you have a cab? My concern, as I do not have a cab, is viewing a monitor in bright sunlight?

I don't have a cab. If the screen is dusty (which seems like always) it can be tough to view in bright sunlight, but when clean it's pretty decent. I had planned to make a hood over the screen but never got around to it. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow...