Backup/Observation Camera

[CathyAFisher]

My 2918 Rockwood Roo 19 came "prewired" for a Furrion camera, so..I purchased one. Said I'd be up and running in 15 minutes! HAHA! It's now been two days of trial and error.

The camera And monitor both work great...plugged into electrical inside the camper....
But the camera does NOT work when plugged into the Preinstalled Wiring" on the back of camper. We are not sure if the wiring is hot, because we had no way to test it, (yet), but, I thought I'd ask seasoned, experienced campers if I'm missing something that needs to make this wiring hot.
I had my camper plugged into the truck with it running also....nothing.....
I also use a brake sensor on my seven pin plug.

So frustrating...
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Cathy

[aeblank]

Turn on the running lights.

[Countryhb]

I haven't purchased my Furrion yet, but from reading I have seen that many times you'll only get power if your running lights are turned on in the tow vehicle. Did you try with the lights on?

[CathyAFisher]

Nope..did not....could it have been something that simple?
I'll laugh...then...cry.....
We'll definitely give that a try....asap!!

Thanks!

[Kimber45]

Originally Posted by aeblank

Turn on the running lights.

X2. turn on your tow vehicle lights. that is what powers the prewired housing.

[CathyAFisher]

Will try that soon!
Too late for this weekend...we have our camper out on our land 40 miles away...

Thanks!

[2rad4u]

Originally Posted by aeblank

Turn on the running lights.

Yep, the tow vehicle's lights must be on.

[CathyAFisher]

Thanks everyone!!

So wish I had joined this group much earlier...

[pilotpip]

Easily the best thing I've bought for my trailer thus far. It's nice having a "rear view mirror" while towing. Just gotta remember to turn my running lights on...

Not the worst thing in the world. Some states require it while towing.

[myxkp]

Originally Posted by pilotpip

Easily the best thing I've bought for my trailer thus far. It's nice having a "rear view mirror" while towing. Just gotta remember to turn my running lights on...

Not the worst thing in the world. Some states require it while towing.

"My lights are on for safety"
Greyhound motto.

[itat]

For those with factory-installed daytime running lights and auto-on lights, your marker lights are not typically turned on automatically during the day so you’ll need to manually turn the marker lights on.