Back-Up Camera for Outdoors RV 250RDS Travel Trailer  

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We have a vastly wide selection of camera systems and I think we can help, even though I'm not seeing any listed with a marriage saving feature. There are three options from Swift Hitch that transmits both video and audio. This audio feature is important in communication when someone outside the tow vehicle is trying to provide verbal instructions to the driver. The Swift Hitch Wi-Fi Camera for Smartphone or Tablet, # SH04, my preferred choice and best price point. But this does not come with its own video screen. This will, as the name implies, link to your smartphone or tablet. It can actually link to more than one device at time, simply download the free app. There's no data plan or internet access required and this displays in mirror-image view, objects appear as they would in a rearview mirror. I like that this has a magnetic base providing easy mounting and is also compatible with GoPro mounting kits. Place on the back of your tow vehicle to help guide you into position to easily connect your hitch to the coupler on your Outdoors RV 250RDS Travel Trailer. Then, remove and safely store away until you arrive at the camp site and place the camera on the back bumper to help you back into your camping position. It has infrared lights providing you night vision and can reach up to 10 feet in total darkness. The color video image resolution is 640 x 480 with a viewing angle of 60 degrees to go along with the audio signal.

The second option I will point out is the Swift Hitch Digital Wireless Hitch Alignment Camera and Monitor, # SH02Digital. This has the same audio features and mirror-image view as the camera listed above, but it has its own hand held monitor instead of linking to a smartphone/tablet and the night vision goes out to 15' in total darkness. Longer battery life too. The transmission distance is out to 300'.

The third option is the same as above but with an added second camera to the system. The Swift Hitch Digital Wireless Hitch Aligner System w Monitor, 2 Cameras, # SH03D. The advantage of this is that you can add a second view point when backing up, one on the back of the camper and a second showing the sideview or even on top of the camper if you are going under an overhang. This second camera can go a long way toward safely maneuvering the camper into those difficult camp sites with added obstacles. The other added bonus is that it can be used as an observation system after the campsite is set up. You can place one over the door of the RV at night or even away from the RV and pointing toward it, with another viewing your vehicle.

We have several product review videos linked below that I think you will find helpful. Happy Camping!

expert reply by: Michael R

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