2 Camera Backup System Wiring Without Splicing Into Vehicle

Updated 07/16/2018 | Published 07/13/2018

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Question:

2017 Chevy 3500 dually. I bought the two camera backup system, realized it is made to be hard wired. Is there an adaptor that can be bought to be able to instead plug into the portable D.C. Plugin/cigarette lighter port in the cab to prevent altering wiring thus voiding warranty?

asked by: Brandon C

Expert Reply:

The Rear View Safety Backup Camera System - 2 Camera Setup # RVS-770614 simply needs a 12V power at the cameras and monitors.

I'm happy to help with an alternative option for install, but want you to know you are protected by the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot be voided. I recommend looking it up online.

If you simply want to get the 12V power, you can run a # 10-1-1 sold by the foot to wire from your positive battery terminal then into a # 9510 circuit breaker and then to a switch like # D16740. From the switch you run power to your monitor and cameras and run a ground to your truck frame. Then you will run wire to your cameras and monitor making sure each one is grounded bare metal to metal. This will allow you to run your cameras from a switch that is not in any way connected with the other wiring in your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jason S