# 1
Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System
Easy kit to install! Great picture as it's a wired system so no flickering. Simple to unplug the factory harness and plug the Hopkins harness in. Then run the wire up under the bed/cab and zip tie in place to keep from flopping around. I have an '04 Silverado Crew cab with a 6 1/2' bed and I ran the wire up into the engine compartment and thru a grommet in the upper drivers side of the engine bay. Mounted the screen in the center console area by the cig lighter and had about a 1/2' of spare wire left... Great value!
Best $100 you can spend if your vehicle doesn't have a back up camera... Total plug and play on my 08 4x4 regular cab Silverado. Clear and bright picture with audible warning and no issues after one year of use. Would gladly pay a bit more for a larger monitor though...
# 2
Rampage Wireless Backup Camera for Smartphone or Tablet - iOS
Easy set up. Not a great picture on iphone. Tablet will be better. Have not used with travel trailer yet. Hoping wifi is strong enough to reach from rear of 40' trailer to driver. Need better mounting system: lanyard, bungees, Velcro, etc. Would not trust the magnets.
This product is great! Stick to my tailgate and presents a good picture on my phone. I was able to move 3 trailers in no time.
# 3
Rear View Safety Wireless Hitch Camera
I needed a backup camera for ram pu. you can't see bumper or dump trailer hitch. The mirrors don't work. Most of time 99% of time I'm by myself. So a camera was the answer. This one was the one I needed,it had a nite vision and color in daylight. With the magnetic base I can put it on tailgate and see all . Monitor just plugs in 12v assorey . its portable I can use on tractor also. used it twice so far and it's Great.
Its a time saver and easy to use on any vehicle with 12v outlet.
George Weinman Jr. - 10/19/2021This is a Christmas gift, so I haven’t had a opportunity to view or use this device. I have several trailers and backing up to the hitch means jumping in and out of the truck numerous times. Since my older truck ( 1979 F 150) does not have backup cameras this will be a great addition. The gift is for me and I’m anxiously awaiting Christmas.
This camera has worked out very well my son in law has a built in camera on his new truck and this camera works just as well I’m impressed with how well it works. Thanks
Carl - 12/13/2021# 4
Swift Hitch Wireless Hitch Alignment Camera and Monitor - Night Vision - 4-Hour Camera Battery
Camera and monitor work fine when hooking up and backing trailer. Initial charging of camera blew fuses but 4 Amp fixed that.
I received the product faster than scheduled and it was everything I expected. I charged it and tried it that evening and it was fantastic!
# 5
Hopkins Rear View Camera with Backup Sensors - 2-1/2" LCD
Works great, came with more than I expected (was not aware it had sensors)!
I just recently purchased and installed the hopkins camera HM60195VA and say I love it. It's an easy install for my dodge challenger and helps out beyond words when backing up. The install only took about an hour and if your not really looking you can't tell there is a camera there. The wiring was simple and plenty long enough and the monitor looks like it belongs there. I highly recommend this set up.
# 6
Rear View Safety WiFi Hitch Backup Camera System - Wireless
I haul my travel trailer with a super hitch extension and my RZR in the bed of my truck with the tailgate open, so the OEM tailgate camera points at the ground. I use this camera to connect the trailer. It works as described, is easy to connect and use and has a good picture. It eliminates the classic spousal interaction when connecting a trailer in a campground. I am very pleased with it.
Still works fine. I am pleased.
Armas - 08/22/2019Initially I liked it just out of the box. The app loaded easily and brings up the camera at quite a distance. However the longer I own it the less I like it. It came with only a USB charge cable despite being marketed with a DC charger shown. The plug for the charger has a rubber plug for weather and it just doesn't want to go in the hole, the more you push the less it goes in. The screen on my phone times out and the picture goes away and then I have to start the app again to reestablish the connection. I'm using it as a backup camera to see my trailer from my truck camper and when mounted above the rear door, the view of the trailer is tiny. I would buy a different product next time and this thing was almost $xxx.
# 7
Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount
installed license plate backup sensor today, easy to install on my 2016 silverado. tried backing up to various objects seems to work well. only one complaint the wire to alarm is too short for truck application, some splicing required, not every shade tree mechanic has tools for this.
So far this product is working well, installation was 30 minutes. This product is on a 2011 Silverado pickup.
# 8
Swift Hitch Digital Wireless Hitch Alignment Camera and Monitor - Night Vision - 8-Hr Camera Battery
Works well, seems to be very solidly built. What's nice is that you can place it on the SUV tailgate, looking down....makes hitch alignment a breeze...!! (The "license-plate" type back up cams are too low, don't give a good view) Nothing to set-up or calibrate, one charger for camera and monitor, ready to go...! It even fits my cell-phone holder, see pics....! My only suggestion to the manufacturer would be to include a wall charger, household 120 v.
2007 Dodge 2500 with camper shell. Read reviews. It is a great camera to help you back up and hook up trailer. NOT for rear view camera on road trip. If it is a bright day, you have to hold monitor in the shade of cab to actually see. Set camera, back up, connect trailer, remove camera and return to box till next time. Simple.
# 9
Rear View Safety Backup Camera System with Trailer Tow Quick Connect Kit - 2 Cameras
Every thing in the kit look like good stuff haven't installed yet.
# 10
Rear View Safety Backup Camera System with Trailer Tow Quick Connect Kit - 2 Cameras
I am very happy with it.
# 11
Hopkins Trailblazer Electronic Deer Alert
Disappointed that the signal is only 105 feet My existing one is 1700 feet. But than yours was about $xx cheaper. I haven't installed it yet so I really don't know how well it works.
Guys and gals. The Trailblazer Deer Alert is a very effective tool at letting deer know that you're approaching. For those not familiar, it's like a train whistle warning humans so we don't get startled and panic. This is the warning for deer. When you finally get to them, they'll all be looking your way, it's kind of weird, but now they dont scatter. It makes it safer to avoid them when they stay put. Each of my 3 family cars have it! Easily wire this to your fog lights, etc. Safe driving.
Very good!
BobJeepNJ - 11/26/2017# 12
Rear View Safety Backup Camera System - Mirror Monitor - License Plate Mounted Camera
My wife rode with a friend for lunch who had a new car with a back-up camera. She was really impressed and was talking about buying a new car to replace her 2011 Ford Escape that would have the backup camera. I found a video showing how to install the camera on an Escape by etrailer. I was impressed by the company and bought a unit. It arrived quickly and I was able to install it following the instructions I had watched. It took me a couple of hours to install, the hardest part being fishing the cables to the rear of the car. Once installed it worked great. My wife is very, very happy with the install. She says she is much more confident in parking her car. Thanks a lot. I would, and do recommend etrailer and the back up camera kit.
My wife has had the backup camera for a year now and is very happy with it. She has to park in a tight parking lot for her business and it has been very helpful seeing what is behind her. She is now backing into the driveway with the unit, making it easier to load and unload her car. Thanks again
Jim Gandy - 08/25/2020im very pleased with the product (camera & rear view mirror) takes a little work to get the cables run through your vehicle (f150) and finding a good power source (my problem) had one issue with a cable mfg took care of it over all had it installed for 1 year very happy got it manly for conecting to our travel trailer but use it all the time now
# 13
Rear View Safety WiFi Backup Camera System - Wireless
Have not used extensively. WiFi connect to cell phone, application tends to disconnect and not be able to reconnect. Camera resolution lower than expected and video transmission is jerky like it is running less than 10 frames a second. Review camera was meant to provide backup assistants. Usually when needed it is offline and is easier to have wife go back and provide eyes on. Like the camera, she needs a bit of training, too. Photos are of camera mounted on outer surface of trailer and electronics inside rear quarters hanging form cabinet. A directional antenna would likely improve reception in tow vehicle monitor (a cell phone).
Use this one time picture quality so poor you can’t judge distance at all.
# 14
Rear View Safety Backup Sensor System
Overall, the installation went well. The video helped lot. I chose to not use the clips on the console, and mounted it underneath on the top of the bezel around the instrument cluster. The on/off switch was kind of hard to get to, so I incorporated my own switch on the dash. By running a separate ground wire through to the dash to that switch, I was able to achieve this. I use the on off switch when hooked to a trailer. This unit seems to fill my backup sensor needs, without an extra effort to install. Works pretty good too.
Still working as good as the day I installed it.
Michael Boetcher - 02/13/2021My order arrived quickly and was pleased with the cost. The installation video on the website is informative. I have yet to install the back up sensor system but expect it to go smoothly. Purchased for a 2019 Ford Transit 250.
# 15
Rear View Safety Backup Camera System with Trailer Tow Quick Connect Kit
I installed a backup camera on my 40' 5th wheel travel trailer. LOVE it! Dialed in the guidelines, flipped the image to mirror view and can nail the tight parking spaces like a professional. Lets me keep an eye on the bikes on the bike rack too. The night vision feature is great. The microphone/speaker works well when I need a real person spotting (which is almost never now). Now my wife can just talk to me, no more yelling. Installation wasn't too difficult as the cable fit behind the weather strip along the corners of the coach. If you want to know what's in the blind spot behind you, good choice here. And the monitor has 2 more video connections to use too. Might add a hookup camera next. Anyway, buy it.
I have a pull behind camper and I like to see what is behind the camper as I go down the road. The camera is wired to an AUX switch so I can have it on when I need it. The camera is also great for backing the camper. The monitor is mounted to a block of wood to fit in two of the four cup holders so I can store it when not in use, out of sight.
# 16
Rear View Safety Backup Camera System - Mirror with Monitor - Flush Mount Backup Camera
The camera is of high quality, as is the rearview mirror and monitor. I did have to return the first mirror because the bracket didn't match my 2013 Ram 1500's windshield mount, even though it was listed as a universal fit. The Ram has a triangular type fitting. I tapped into the reverse light wiring for power. l ended up having to replace the incandescent reverse light bulbs with LED bulbs because the monitor image flickered badly until I installed the LEDs. I think this was because the BCM (Body Control Module) got confused with the additional power draw. Since then the camera and monitor have worked flawlessly. It provides a great view behind the truck, even at night. Because of the placement on the bumper it doesn't have a good view of the hitch ball, but I don't tow very often. Overall I have been very pleased and feel that the camera is well worth the price.
The backup camera has continued to work flawlessly. I have been very pleased with my purchase. I very much like having the picture within the rear view mirror, as that is what I naturally look at when backing, versus having to look down at the dashboard. I still highly recommend this backup camera system.
Rick - 01/19/2020
# 17
Rear View Safety G-Series Backup Camera System - Auto Dimming - OnStar
Has worked every time transmission put in reverse, picture clear and accurate to proximity. Unsure if it was a problem with the onstar section of the mirror, one time lost signal on a trip, but later worked flawlessly. Defiantly will keep you out of trouble when backing up.
work just as great now as it did when first Installed.
Larry S - 06/09/2019One of our Technicians has about 20 years in truck aftermarket setup and thought that this rear view camera was as good as it gets. In all, the quality, installation flexibility, video quality and adjustments made this product something that we will purchase again. The compass and temperature were a bonus as well as remote control adjustments for grid lines , brightness and such. This shipped very quickly and all components are well labeled and packed. The directions are easy to follow. Our installation is mounted below a safety warning LED light so it is protected but something etrailer might think about is a surround escutcheon type thing for added protection.
# 18
Rear View Safety G-Series Backup Camera System - Compass - Temperature
One of our Technicians has about 20 years in truck aftermarket setup and thought that this rear view camera was as good as it gets. In all, the quality, installation flexibility, video quality and adjustments made this product something that we will purchase again. The compass and temperature were a bonus as well as remote control adjustments for grid lines , brightness and such. This shipped very quickly and all components are well labeled and packed. The directions are easy to follow. Our installation is mounted below a safety warning LED light so it is protected but something etrailer might think about is a surround escutcheon type thing for added protection.
Great choice. Works very well. My truck lacked 3 things that I had gotten used to having - compass, outdoor air temp gauge. and rear view camera. This solved them all! Takes some trial/error to get temp probe in right spot.
# 19
Rear View Safety G-Series Backup Camera System - Auto Dimming
I bought this because my daughter and I had both backed the truck into the camper parked in the driveway. So far, it has worked for its purpose. It does not work as well as the factory setup in my Ford Escape. The main problem is seeing the image in the rear view mirror when the sun is bright. I also need to put on my reading glasses to see the image clearly (if I could drive with the seat back another 3 inches I would be fine). The auto-dim feature of the mirror works great. After the initial install, I moved the camera from over top of the license plate to the bottom of the bumper beside of the hitch receiver, having cut a notch in some of the plastic trim so it would not block the view. That was a huge improvement. When installing on a mid 2000s Ford Superduty, there are some good videos online for removal of the A-pillar trim and grab handle. There is a wire under the dash related to PTO functionality that provides power only when the key is switched on that you can use to power the unit. Run the cable to the camera under the sill plates (these are in the bottom of the door opening) to the back of the cab before exiting to the underside of the truck. Coil the excess wire here and zip tie it. When having major engine work done, point this wire out to the mechanic in case he has to lift the cab to do the work -- there will be enough extra wire to allow him to do this without disconnecting anything.
auto dimming backup mirror works great. had a local shop install it---I'll never be without a backup camera in any car I own
# 20
Rear View Safety G-Series Backup Camera System
No problems. Works as advertised. I use to have a wireless camera, but that would disconnect now and then, or pick up some ones security camera when driving by. Wired connections are the way.
WORKS GREAT...smooth install with the helpful video on your website
Works ok but really not all that useful.