Can the Factory Tailgate Camera Be Used with the Custom Third Brake Light Camera On a 2018 Ram 3500

Updated 06/03/2020 | Published 01/27/2020

Question:

If I install a cargo back up camera, will I still be able to use my factory tailgate camera? If so how would I toggle through. Thank you

asked by: Adam E

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Custom Third Brake Light Camera for Factory Monitor part # 3460015 which is a fit for a 2018 Ram 3500 will still allow you to use your factory backup camera in the tailgate. That said, you could not display both cameras at the same time so you would need to switch back and forth between whichever one you needed at the time. In order to switch between cameras, you would simply use the switch that comes with the kit.

I have attached an install video for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

Stephen C.

5/28/2020

Hello. I purchased the third brake light with camera. Installed it in my truck but there is no video. My tailgate camera still works but no video from the light camera. The brake light and load lights work.

Chris R.

6/1/2020

What circuit do you have the camera tied into on the truck? The 3rd Brake Light Camera is designed to operate only while the truck is in reverse - make sure you're testing it this way (unless you wired it to a different circuit). I also would just inspect that actual connection to make sure it's still secure and that the light/camera is grounded properly. Let me know what you find and we can go from there.

Stephen C.

6/3/2020

@ChrisR I tied the first red wire to the power outlet. It has power with or without the truck being on. The second red I tied to the tow haul button. Those don’t get power unless i turn them on. Do those sound correct? On your site or shows in a video that you can tie both reds to the same cable. I tried that as well but it didn’t work.