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.