A backup camera for $50!!!!!!!!!!!

[Threepoint]

I used the front camera yesterday with the bucket to level a couple of spots in the yard where I removed two stumps and filled the holes last winter. Really worked nice to watch just how much I was scrapping off the top.

Thanks for the update, CB. Sounds like your setup is working well. I've had my second camera for awhile. I'll likely use your approach when I finally get a round tuit. In the meantime, procrastination is being rewarded as more reports come in.

 

[Threepoint]

Well....I raised the front end loader too high and pulled the wires out of the back of my front camera. I haven't had time too look at it to see if I can put the wires back in, or if I'll need to order another camera.

Will you be modifying the way you run the wires when you repair/replace the FEL camera? Sorry this happened to you. Thanks for updating us on your experience.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Will you be modifying the way you run the wires when you repair/replace the FEL camera? Sorry this happened to you. Thanks for updating us on your experience.

I'll have to allow more wire for when I raise the loader. I have a 20 meter (about 60') cable which is what came with my system. Most of it is rolled up on the floor in the cab.

Today I took the old camera apart to see if I could re-connect the wires, and I could not. Everything was too small.

I ordered another camera today from ebay for $40. CCD 120 Degree Angle 4pin Water Shock Proof Rearview Backup Camera Bus Truck | eBay

There were some cheaper ones, but not with the 4 pin connection I need. And, this one ships from within the USA, or at least thats what it says. I also ordered a 5 meter (about 15') cable for $17.50. 5M Waterproof Extension Video Cable w 4pin Connectors for Car Reversing System | eBay

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Will you be modifying the way you run the wires when you repair/replace the FEL camera? Sorry this happened to you. Thanks for updating us on your experience.

I'll have to allow more wire for when I raise the loader. I have a 20 meter (about 60') cable which is what came with my system. Most of it is rolled up on the floor in the cab.

Today I took the old camera apart to see if I could re-connect the wires, and I could not. Everything was too small.

I ordered another camera today from ebay for $40.

There were some cheaper ones, but not with the 4 pin connection I need. And, this one ships from within the USA, or at least thats what it says. I also ordered a 5 meter (about 15') cable for $17.50.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Let us know how the camera works out, I'm thinking of something like that style camera to replace my small cheap one on the front. Like to find something with a bit more magnification maybe something with less wide angle would help.

 

[Sysop]

Here is a pic of the rear camera late in the evening, the cam is in the cab looking through the glass and gets a bit of glare when sun is shining just right into the camera. But over all think it's going to work out good. Will see how the front cam works with bucket and forks next day or so.

CB, try aiming the camera down some. Granted it is nice to see the horizon in both directions but it keeps the stuff on the three point below the center of view (where the best focus is). Aiming it down would also help prevent some of the glare issues, but could pick up more reflections from inside the cab against the glass.

 

[countrybumpkin]

The back camera is fine, I'm talking about the front cam.

 

[davrow]

I ordered another camera today from ebay for $40. CCD 120 Degree Angle 4pin Water Shock Proof Rearview Backup Camera Bus Truck | eBay

There were some cheaper ones ... And, this one ships from within the USA, or at least thats what it says.

Yes, the same seller offers the same camera for $7 less, but takes an extra 1 to 3 weeks to have it shipped from 'overseas' (wonder where that could be...) :laughing:

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Let us know how the camera works out, I'm thinking of something like that style camera to replace my small cheap one on the front. Like to find something with a bit more magnification maybe something with less wide angle would help.

The new camera came in today. It seems to be almost the same as the old one. I'll hook it up tomorrow. I'll be loading big rolls of sod onto the sprigging machine tomorrow. I don't know if it's supposed to be any different from the old one, but I'll find out tomorrow.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Let us know how the camera works out, I'm thinking of something like that style camera to replace my small cheap one on the front. Like to find something with a bit more magnification maybe something with less wide angle would help.

The new camera came in today. It seems to be almost the same as the old one. I'll hook it up tomorrow. I'll be loading big rolls of sod onto the sprigging machine tomorrow. I don't know if it's supposed to be any different from the old one, but I'll find out tomorrow.