Do Wireless Phone Display Backup Cameras Connect to Trailer for Power?

Published 10/26/2020

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Question:

Has there been any new products introduced in this arena for the Android phone? Looking for something I could permanently mount on the back of a trailer. Distance from the camera to the driver seat where the Android phone would be is about 38 ft. I'm looking for a wireless camera but it will get its power from the trailer. What do you offer along these lines? Thank you very much you are always very helpful.

asked by: Brian W

Expert Reply:

The Rear View Safety WiFi Hitch Backup Camera # RVS-83112-WIFI is a great option if you want to be able to use your Android phone to monitor your backup camera instead of a traditional monitor display. Unfortunately, this (as well as the other phone-display backup cameras we offer) does not connect to the trailer for power. It uses a rechargeable internal battery with a 5 hour battery life and can be recharged with the included USB cable. The WiFi range on this unit is 50'. Check out the video linked below for more details.

I also linked our selection of other smartphone display camera systems for you to consider available options.

expert reply by: John R

Brian W.

10/26/2020

John R.

10/26/2020

There are some great options for wireless backup cameras to use with your 2018 Ford F-250. First, to answer your questions: A) Some newer trucks do have issues with the internal power management software on their 7-way connector which prevents backup camera systems from getting full power. If you are having this issue with your 2018 Ford F-250, you can use the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter Cable # FR87PR to pull additional power from your trailer battery to provide sufficient power to the backup camera system. Another solution would be to splice in the PWM Filter # VGR64VR behind the camera to provide the proper current to the camera. B) Screen size is measured on the diagonal. C) The only real downsides to using a smaller monitor is you won't get as big of a picture from the display and typically, the larger 7" monitors include capability to add up to two additional cameras in a split-screen view. Smaller monitors won't include this capability due to screen size limitations. Overall, I recommend the Rear View Safety SimpleSight Wireless Backup Camera System # RVS-355W. This includes a durable, weather-resistant backup camera and a 7" monitor, along with mounting brackets, hardware, and wiring. It features capability for up to 3 channels, which is perfect if you want to add another backup or observation camera to your trailer in the future. This system also has a signal range of 100', meaning you will get a strong, uninterrupted signal when using the camera. Check out the video linked below for more details on these products. I've also included a link to our full selection of wireless backup cameras.