Most Popular Backup Camera for 2021 Ford F-150

I purchased the hard wired back up camera because I wanted a good clear picture and did not want to worry about wifi or Bluetooth interference. The camera took about an hour total to install. I adjusted the sensors, screwed the camera and sensor assembly along with the license plate onto the back of the truck. Pushed the tab on the 7 way plug connecter to take the OEM coupler apart, put the jumper in place and then just routed the wires towards the cab. I cut a "Plus sign" slit in the grommet in the floor, this grommet was about 8" from the sill plate and about even with the front edge of the front door opening. I had to pull the LH front sill plate off as well as the LH kick panel, and pulled the floor matt back. I do not have carpet in my truck but the process would be the same. I ran the wiring through the grommet and then up the LH A-pillar and above the headliner. I had to use the 5' jumper wire in order to run it up the A-pillar. I mounted the display screen in the top left corner of my windshield, very convenient yet out of the way. The display is very clear and the sensors read very well, when the beeps go to a "constant on" I am about 4" from an object. This seems close but the bumper is about 4 to 5" deep where the plate and camera assembly are mounted. The only thing I that gave me trouble was squeezing the OEM 7 way coupler onto the jumper wire that was provided, I originally installed the entire unit and it quit working, vibration when driving had caused the coupler to pull apart just enough to kill the camera. This was an easy fix and it works perfect now. I would definitely recommend this camera to a friend.

Ordered the Hopkins Smart Hitch camera and ordered the extension cable which I installed on 2014 Ford F150 Crew cab with 5 1/2 foot bed, and put monitor next to rear view mirror on windshield. Had about 3 inches of cable to spare. Was impressed how easy to install. I had the round towing harness, so was just plug and play except had to tie wrap fords cable connection to Hopkins because couldn't get to latch which was no problem. Picture is clear and the sensors are a big help in backing up. Have had on a few weeks now and overall impressed with system. And shipping was super fast.