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See what you've been missing with this secondary backup camera that works while your tailgate is down. Easily connects in line with your factory backup camera whether mounted on top of your tailgate or your license plate - no programming needed.
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Note: This product is not compatible with the 360/Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System or with digital cameras that have the style of connector shown below.
The SwitchBack SOLO works in conjunction with your factory camera and monitor to ensure you can reverse safely and stay aware of your surroundings. Its standout feature is the automatic switching capability. The camera activates based on your tailgate position, seamlessly switching to the "down tailgate" camera when your tailgate is lowered. This clever feature guarantees you always have the correct view, with no buttons to press or programming required. Say goodbye to views of just the ground or your upside-down license plate.
The installation process is similar for all trucks and should only take about 10-15 minutes to complete. If any items on your tailgate, such as the remote tailgate lock, do not work before you install the SwitchBack SOLO camera, they will not work after the install. Be sure to check all tailgate functions before you start the installation.
For permanent installation, you will want to install the camera in the top cap of your tailgate. After removing the access panel and drilling a hole with the included drill bit, you can easily feed the camera wire through the base of your tailgate. The SOLO block and harness are then installed inside the tailgate by folding the attached mounting plate around the centermost rib, with the wires running through to emerge behind the bumper. Once you have all of the wires routed beneath the truck, you will disconnect your tailgate wiring from the truck and connect the included in-line harness between them. After everything is connected and tested, use the included wire ties to keep things neat and tucked under your truck.
If a less permanent option is what you need, the license plate tag frame easily installs using the hardware that is already holding the license plate on your truck. The SOLO block gets installed the same way in both options. The waterproof camera on the frame has a power and video wire that run behind the bumper and will connect to the inline harness. The entire frame can also be turned upside down for a wider field of vision. The attached camera can rotate 45 degrees by loosening the screw with the included wrench. After everything is connected and tested, use the included wire ties to keep things neat and tucked under your truck.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a look together at this bring it switchback solo tailgate camera. Now this system is specifically designed to fit your 2008 to 2012 Dodge Ram and Ram 1500s, 2500s, and 3500s. Now on custom fit parts such as this kit, I do recommend taking advantage of our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com. Simply input the year, make, and model of your vehicle and our fit guide will confirm if this will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. Now, I do wanna point out that this system is not currently compatible with digital cameras, just so you're aware of that, but this camera system is gonna let you clearly see objects behind you as you drive and reverse with your tailgate down.
Of course, rear backup systems on trucks has become an essential piece of equipment and essential part of the truck that we put to use all the time. However, when that tailgate is down, all you see is the ground beneath you. So this system is going to tie into your factory backup camera and automatically switch the view when you put your tailgate on your Ram down. Now this is going to be a relatively easy installation. It will require the temporary removal of your tailgate access panel to mount this solo block and harness.
This solo block contains the sensor that is going to detect if your tailgate is up or down, and when your tailgate is down, the sensor will then kick on the secondary camera system included in this kit, and then the inline harness will connect directly to your factory camera harness. So there's not gonna be any need for an additional monitor with this system. Now on your screen, I wanted to show you that you can pick the view that's going to work best for you. As you can see, this kit includes both the license plate frame camera, and the top mount camera. So the license plate frame camera is going to give you a view of you hooking up your trailer with your tailgate down, or for the best view, you can install the top mount camera that you see there on the right hand of your screen, the right picture there.
That's going to install in the top of your tailgate to safely allow you to safely back up when you carry long loads. And so if you don't wanna drill into your tailgate, the license plate frame option would be the option to go for. But for the best view overall, it's going to be this top mount camera that again, you're just going to mount the top of your tailgate and to help make drilling easier and then the drill bit that you are going to need to drill the hole to install, this is included with this kit. A great set of instructions are included to walk you through step by step with color photos through that installation process. This system is made here in the USA, and so if you are looking for a way to help you clearly see the objects behind you as you drive your Ram in reverse with your tailgate down, this system is going to be a really great option for you to consider.
Well, that's gonna wrap up our look today. I do hope that our time together was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy, thank you for joining me.
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (2 Customer Reviews)
See what you've been missing with this secondary backup camera that works while your tailgate is down. Easily connects in line with your factory backup camera whether mounted on top of your tailgate or your license plate - no programming needed.Great shipping and product! Always happy with Etrailer!
assembly was very easy with the exception of the electrical plug ins---fin on connector needed to be trimmed to put it together---sometimes camera will stay on after putting truck in drive--solution;put shifter back in park and quickly go to drive---worked for me
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