Condensation in Side Camera

[EdandShelley]

Does anyone know how to remove the side camera? We have visible condensation in the camera. Will be having the factory take care of this in March but would like to try to correct before then if I can.

Thank you in advance...
Ed

[milkman55]

That happen to me a couple of times and it always dries out in a few days once not exposed to rain.

[Silver Arrow]

On our 1014 DX3 the rear camera becomes fuzzy/blurry when driving at night (during good weather) to the point where it's pretty much useless. And then it clears up the next day. I've looked at it afterwards & don't see any condensation inside. I've sort of given up on it, but if anyone has cured a similar problem I'd be interested in what to do.

[Jpheifer]

I removed and cleaned mine earlier this year - it still gets condensation in them - there are some small ( very small ) fasteners on the side I can’t remember if they are hex head or a small standard screwdriver - look closely you will find them

[EdandShelley]

Thank you

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by EdandShelley

Thank you

After thinking and looking at your picture I believe the little rubber/ plastic piece right by the lens I think has to be removed to access the fasteners

[EdandShelley]

Thank you
You were right.

Two screws into the camera release the cover (slide tab on back). Two screws I to the RV mount the unit.

Once the cover is off...large ring around camera screws off the release camera. Then just pull camera wire from inside RV and unscrew.

Finally, two holes on back enable the rear cal to be unscrewed and the camera comes out of the cylinder. Pretty cool design.

Is clear that water can get behind the lens cover since it is not sealed.

I cleaned it up as much as possible... improved but picture continues to not be 100% clear. Will have it replaced with a new one.

[AbdRahim]

Originally Posted by Silver Arrow

On our 1014 DX3 the rear camera becomes fuzzy/blurry when driving at night (during good weather) to the point where it's pretty much useless. And then it clears up the next day. I've looked at it afterwards & don't see any condensation inside. I've sort of given up on it, but if anyone has cured a similar problem I'd be interested in what to do.

Poor IR. Mine is the same way. I replaced it once and the new one is starting to do the same. Mine I'd RVS. Terrible night vision.

[bclemens]

I actually just took a road trip with IR and non-IR cameras.

It is MORE obvious with the quad view camera...but some cameras get more light than others. And so SOME go into night-vision mode before others. Also, with all the ambient light at night (running lights, reverse lights, head lights)...I'm not sure why IR is needed. I think headlights end up washing out the image.

So, I had a camera supplier do a very scientific study. He mounteded one of each to some 2x4's to get them about 10' high. Then we had two monitors, side by side.

Just with tail lights....I felt like the IR version image was washed out. The non-IR colors were more vibrant and the blacks were REALLY black. So at night, I think I would prefer that image. The IR version lightened up the entire image so it seems too bright at night. Plus...up on 2x4's you didn't need to contend with the running lights. I think without IR...on a dark road, you would not see much but around you. Then again...what do you need to see? When in reverse, the place will light up light up like a christmas tree.

Unless I see some reason to have IR...I think I will eventually eliminate them.