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Old 08-03-2019, 12:29 PM   #1
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We have a 2020 VibeWest 20QB with camera ready hook up.
I am looking for recommendations on what camera set-up to purchase.
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Old 08-03-2019, 01:52 PM   #2
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Your camera-ready setup is probably a Furrion mount.
So, for ease of installation, you should get a Furrion system.
Furrion is so common, there are Furrion adapters that allow you to use other brands of cameras.
My TT did not come camera-ready so I have to do a more involved install.
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Old 08-03-2019, 09:40 PM   #3
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https://www.haloview.com/

I like the 7108. Wireless range is solid, High definition picture quality with great color and no bleed out.
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Just got a furrion observation from forest river electronics dot com on sale for 250. It great and no issues at this point.
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Old 08-04-2019, 06:48 AM   #5
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We have a 2020 VibeWest 20QB with camera ready hook up.
I am looking for recommendations on what camera set-up to purchase.
I also have the Furrion and it's excellent. Not to mention, literally plug and play. Just remember to get the model that is high speed observing as well as backing view. It doesn't cost much more to have the better one and you will REALLY appreciate being able to see the traffic to the rear and sides of your TT while traveling. Oh, and, the way my hitch plug is wired, my TV headlights must be on for the display to be on.
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I bought the Furrion Vision S camera with the 4.3” monitor from Forest River Electronics. A great price for that camera and monitor. After using it for several trips I find it works well but the image is not the greatest, its not bright enough and the 4.3” monitor is a bit too small. If I were to buy another observation camera I’d look for a higher quality camera and a 5” monitor. (I don’t want another 7” monitor on my dash. I already have a Garmin RV GPS sitting there.)

Haloview’s MC5111 looks good. It has a 720P camera, a 5” monitor and for an extra US$6 you can buy a mounting adapter for the Furrion mount that comes standard on a lot of new trailers.

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Old 08-04-2019, 12:34 PM   #7
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We have a 2020 VibeWest 20QB with camera ready hook up.
I am looking for recommendations on what camera set-up to purchase.

Furrion you will love it.
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Since my TT has no prep for a camera, I did a bunch of research and bought a wireless 7" monitor observation camera system on Amazon. Cost me $119 on Prime Day.
So far, amazed at its range and clarity.
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I put the Furrion 7 inch observation camera on my Rockwood 2902ws. Man did I hate spending that much money but I'm glad I just bit the bullet and did it. At least in my mind I justified the cost by asserting that it is a safety feature. When you have someone tailgating you the camera shows them where the mirrors don't. Mine is wireless and works flawlessly but I do have to turn my lights on for it to get a signal. I could probably mess with it and get it to work w/o lights but I will probably just leave it as is.
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Make sure you get an "observation" camera as opposed to a backup camera. The observation isn designed for full time use. We got the Furrion setup on this trailer and I love it. Like having a rear view mirror on the T/T.
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Old 08-04-2019, 02:26 PM   #11
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Make sure you get an "observation" camera as opposed to a backup camera. The observation isn designed for full time use. We got the Furrion setup on this trailer and I love it. Like having a rear view mirror on the T/T.
The one I got, can be setup as either.
I set mine up as an observation camera.
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Agreed. Buy the observations camera, that is what we installed a Furrion as well. Just wish the screens were larger but it does the trick for the most part. Good luck.
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I'm also a big fan of the Haloview MC7801 observation camera with its excellent HD image and 7" screen. Haloview offers an (optional) $10 adapter mount/cable that will allow one to make use of the predrilled mounting holes and wiring of the Furrion "eyebrow" installed on a number of new RVs these days.
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Look on FB market place, got brand new grill with bumper arm and the complete Furrion cam system (new) for jus under $300
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