Furrion Vision S 7 Inch Wireless RV Backup System with 1 Rear Sharkfin Camera, Infrared Night Vision and Wide Viewing Angle - FOS07TASF , Black
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This system is superior to the previous one. The following are the system's highlights:br>includes 7" monitor, doorway security/rear camera, windshield mount, and table standbr>monitor antenna folds down when not in usebr>CMOS 120 degree viewing anglebr>infrared night visionbr>720x480 camera resolutionbr>intelligent IR cut filterbr>motion detectbr>IP65 waterproofbr>digital wirelessbr>touch screenbr>anti-theft security camera auto-focus glarebr>rear assist marker linesbr>glarebr>rear assist marker linesbr>glarebr>rear assist marker linesbr>glare Up to four cameras can be displayed when you wake up. This system will be significantly more efficient. The following are some of the unit's highlights. br>If you require any additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
A Voyager camera is required if it is prewired for one. If you have a Furrion, you'll need to replace the bracket as well as the wiring. To find out where the wiring goes, consult your owner's manual.
The systems do not communicate with one another. The new Vision S system comes with more advanced features, such as an HD monitor and audio capabilities.
My first thought is no, because once the truck is in gear, the Ford factory screen goes blank, which I assume is a safety feature to prevent watching videos, etc. while driving. I'd recommend contacting a Ford dealer to see if a static camera would be different, but given the safety requirements, my guess is no.
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The only issue I had was that the image was flopped, or backwards, in that cars passed on the left but appeared on the right side of the screen. It almost resulted in an accident at first, but I eventually realized what was going on. I have no idea what's up because it only installs one way. I attempted to contact the firm for a response but received no response. As a result, I guess I'll send it back.
Because it picks up all road and air noise, you should turn the volume all the way down when traveling and up when backing up. The camera came paired with the monitor, so hooked up and 5- I'm up and working in ten minutes. The issue was that the image was backwards, so cars passing by on the left side of the monitor were passing by on the right side. There is a setting in the menu that allows you to flip the image, but it does not work. When I called customer service, they said the camera was probably too far away for the signal to flip, so I should take it down and plug it into the short pigtail off my cab's power cord. The flip worked right away; I only wish the instructions had said to test the camera in your truck's cab first to ensure the image was what you wanted to see!.
I've got the camera set up as a backup camera. Because my fifth wheel is pre-owned, I decided to purchase this. It's pre-wired for a Furrion camera and comes with a factory-installed mounting bracket. I used it on a 4,000-mile trip and it produced a clear image with no dropouts, even at 70 miles per hour. Even when the antenna is not fully extended, this is the case. Because of its size, I can't have the antenna extended. It's mounted at the top of the windshield next to the mirror, and I want it as high as possible because of its size. It comes with a large suction cup mount for the windshield that works well. br>br>Except for a few minor flaws, I'd give it 5 stars. 1. br>br> Despite the fact that it only comes with one, the monitor is capable of supporting four cameras and assumes you will have four. There's nothing in the settings that tells it you only have one, so it always starts with four small pictures and you have to choose which one you want to see full screen every time you turn it on. Annoying. 2. br>br>1. br>br>br>br>br>br There are no guidelines for adjusting the camera's angle. 3. br>br>4. br>br>5. br>br>6. If you're using it as an entry door camera, one of the suggested uses, it comes with a table mount so you can take it inside the camper and use it as an observation camera while camped; however, there is no 12V power supply included in the kit. It certainly should be, given the kit's high cost. 4. br>br> When compared to similar systems, the price is a bit high.
If you are mechanically inclined, this was a simple installation. A backup camera is pre-wired in most newer trailers. I went to the junction box at the back of the pin box and connected the supply wire (yellow wire in this case) to the running light circuit in order to power this observation camera whenever the trailer is moving. I took it a step further by soldering the connections and covering them with heat shrink tubing. br>It takes 30 minutes to complete the installation. I was surprised to learn that the camera has a microphone and an alarm that goes off if something moves within the field of vision while you're backing up. My trailer is 43 feet long, and on my first trip out, I put about 400 miles on it and drove it up to 80 miles per hour several times without a hitch. Tunnels were not an issue. br>The next step is to install a camera in the garage to monitor the Harleys. During Stagecoach and Sturgis, I'm sure one open slot will be aimed at the portable stripper pole and 2 stroke Margarita Blender and broadcast on the internet.
This is a great product, with one major flaw: as an observation system, the monitor should be able to be powered from inside the RV (not just the tow vehicle). It comes with a lighter power cord for towing vehicles, but no 110 volt adapter for use as an observation / security system inside. This would be expected in a kit costing more than $500. This necessitates the search for and purchase of a suitable power adapter. Maybe at Best Buy.
This product was easy to install (2nd unit) because the new RV unit was already wired, and I've had no problems with losing picture on two short trips so far; my monitor is about 50-inches wide. Even at 70 mph, I didn't lose picture because I was 55 feet away from the camera and had a steel dump bed between the units. It did get a little choppy once when I was at 70 and near two semis, but it was still pretty good. The picture on the monitor is also quite good, far superior to two other brands I examined. I gave it four stars because I had to exchange the first unit because it wouldn't turn on right out of the box, and the instructions are a little vague; for example, they don't even mention the pairing button on the camera or how to use it in the pair section, but they do mention it in the troubleshooting section. I'm hoping the first camera was a fluke and not an indicator of long-term reliability. After a quick swap, the second one came on and synced seamlessly; if there are any issues later, I will most likely update you all; if it holds up, I may even bump it up to 5 stars; time will tell, but for now, I am very happy to be able to see behind such a long and tall trailer. 35' x 13' x 2' x 2' x 2' Thanks to everyone for the 3" tall jayco octane.