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Old 12-03-2016, 11:19 AM   #1
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Tow Vehicle Camera; Integrate to Trailer Camera?

I have a 2013 Chevy Express Van with a back-up camera. Just purchased a 23MRB and want to install a back-up Camera. Is there anyway I can just splice into the TV camera and run the TT camera off the same system. This would be clean and simple.
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Old 12-05-2016, 06:45 PM   #2
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I would check with Van dealer and order camera from them , splice wires on new one and plug into van. There is a plug in connection for the factory camera under rear of truck.
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Old 12-05-2016, 10:56 PM   #3
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Thank you, really appreciated. Note how many have viewed the post but you are the only one with an idea. I will call Chevy tomorrow.
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Old 12-05-2016, 11:36 PM   #4
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I'd also do some deep google searching.
For example, when searching this same idea for my Ford F150 I found a Ford 150 owners forum similar to this forum for Jayco owners. On that forum I found several discussions on how to integrate external backup cameras to the Ford Sync system. Turns out there are people making hardware to enable this - giving you the ability to switch between cameras on the dash system.
I opted not to do that - as the changes were pretty invasive and probably warranty voiding.

But still - remember Google is your friend - I'll bet you're not the first Chevy owner who's wanted to do this.
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I haven't researched this myself, but apparently there's cameras that will connect to your smartphone via BlueTooth or WiFi, something like this, for example:

4UCAM WiFi Backup Camera for iPhone/iPad and Android

(I'm not saying this is the best one, just the first hit when I searched. )
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Old 12-06-2016, 09:47 AM   #6
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Thank you, awesome reply. I will go look for the plug today and contact Chevy.
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Thanks, I have looking into this. Commercial trailer company recommended an $800 wifi system. Many contributors debate wired vs. wifi. Doesn't seem to be a clear choice either way.
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Buddy, thanks for that great lead, I am working on it!
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