Backup Camera – Utter Failure.

Sooo we needed a backup camera. I had an old phone I figured I would try use as a screen. So I ordered a Wifi transmitter and a camera. Good in theory, not so good behind a huge metal box.

But anyway, the camera and transmitter seem decent, the license plate light was tapped for power, and the camera is powered off the transmitter.

Camera and Transmitter

It was all installed in a tupperware for water proofness, and attached to the back bumper panel with VHB tape.

Now it works, if your behind the truck, not exactly ideal….. As soon as you move past the the back and down the side the signal just drops. Oh well, I guess I need to run wires….

 

Also a cell booster was installed. This works better! Definitely get better signal, but its still slow if the signal is weak. Also there is some interference with FM radio if its signal is weak also. The external antenna is close, but far enough per the install guide, but moving it further away may help. The unit is a WeBoost 4G-x, its in the glove box, and the internal antenna is above the rear view mirror.

Cell Antenna