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11-09-2018, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
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Furring FOS 48 backup camera
I am thinking about purchasing this camera. I read some where that the image is reversed. That when backing up what is on the drivers side is shown on the passenger side of the monitor. Is this correct? This seems to be dumb to me for a backup camera. The reason I am thinking about this camera is my TT is prewired for this camera.
Tom
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11-09-2018, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: West Carrollton, Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomC1944
I am thinking about purchasing this camera. I read some where that the image is reversed. That when backing up what is on the drivers side is shown on the passenger side of the monitor. Is this correct? This seems to be dumb to me for a backup camera. The reason I am thinking about this camera is my TT is prewired for this camera.
Tom
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Prewired but no camera came with it? It's just wiring and should hook up to any camera
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11-09-2018, 10:32 AM
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Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomC1944
I am thinking about purchasing this camera. I read some where that the image is reversed. That when backing up what is on the drivers side is shown on the passenger side of the monitor. Is this correct? This seems to be dumb to me for a backup camera. The reason I am thinking about this camera is my TT is prewired for this camera.
Tom
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 Only if you have the running lights on the TT and pull the TV "Head On" to front of TT to just "Check" the system! Everything was Backwards,until my Wife said,"Turn the Truck around DumA$$"!  Youroo!!
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11-09-2018, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: MN
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I installed the Furrion observation camera this spring and love it. Initially, the screen view was reversed, but their is a button on the receiver in the cab to switch the view and now it's fine. If it's pre-wired for a Furrion, I'm not sure you can plug and play any other cameras. you can obviously clip off the plug and wire in another brand. And yes, on my model TT, the camera only runs when the lights are on.
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2018 Patriot (Grey Wolf) 23MK travel trailer
2011 Durango 5.7L and OEM tow package
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11-09-2018, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
Only if you have the running lights on the TT and pull the TV "Head On" to front of TT to just "Check" the system! Everything was Backwards,until my Wife said,"Turn the Truck around DumA$$"! Youroo!! |
Maybe just me but I don’t understand how turning the truck around will help!
Tom
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11-09-2018, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Franklin, TN
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Thinking image being reversed may be FR thing that is passed on. My outside lights are reversed, with driver side light switch turns light by door and the opposite on the other side. Some day will open up the gang of light switches and reverse wiring. As far as Furion 48 camera system it does have option to play with image. Like system, not very useful if sun is shining in tv cab, screen is hard to view. Great in shade or late afternoons
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11-09-2018, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: South of Louisville, KY
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I believe you have to switch a couple wires in your hookup. Further, for a few $$ more you can get the observation camera which is on all the time your trailer running lights are on. Very good peace of mind.. good luck
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11-09-2018, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
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Furrion Wireless Observation System
Quote:
Originally Posted by TomC1944
I am thinking about purchasing this camera. I read some where that the image is reversed. That when backing up what is on the drivers side is shown on the passenger side of the monitor. Is this correct? This seems to be dumb to me for a backup camera. The reason I am thinking about this camera is my TT is prewired for this camera.
Tom
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I have had 2 Furrion Camera's. One of the 2 was replaced by Furrion Company both of them gave reception problems. I have gone with Camping Worlds Wireless Observation Camera and had no problems.  
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11-09-2018, 03:43 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MB
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Our fifth came with the Furrion FOS12 backup system. It was ok but had a very limited field of view. I swapped it for the FOS 48 observation system two years ago (took about 5 minutes) The field of view is far superior with the observation system as is the signal strength. I’ve never experienced any reversed images. Overall we’re very pleased with it.
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11-09-2018, 06:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
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Just to put in my 2 cents worth...many cameras allow you to have it either mirror or non-mirror. A bigger concern is if you have bluetooth. Wireless cameras have problems when bluetooth is on.
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11-09-2018, 10:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mesa, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomC1944
I am thinking about purchasing this camera. I read some where that the image is reversed. That when backing up what is on the drivers side is shown on the passenger side of the monitor. Is this correct? This seems to be dumb to me for a backup camera. The reason I am thinking about this camera is my TT is prewired for this camera.
Tom
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It is a setting on the camera. You can scroll through the menu and change it.
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11-10-2018, 07:51 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 88
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomC1944
I am thinking about purchasing this camera. I read some where that the image is reversed. That when backing up what is on the drivers side is shown on the passenger side of the monitor. Is this correct? This seems to be dumb to me for a backup camera. The reason I am thinking about this camera is my TT is prewired for this camera.
Tom
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Yes, very useless that way. I found a manual online and discovered that there is a tiny switch on the control/interface unit (that's what i call it anyway). the trick was finding this unit. Mine was mounted out of site in the vertical column behind the driver's seat. Follow the cable from the display and you will find it.
Woody
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11-10-2018, 10:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
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Go for it. I just bought one myself. It took*more time to read the instruction manual than install it. Plug and play
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11-10-2018, 11:57 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 19
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I ordered the camera. Should have it by Monday. Thanks everyone for the information.
Tom
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