Converted my B&W rear view camera to color

[handydandy]

I recently found out that our 2008 Jayco Melbourne already had a color monitor from Jayco factory. I could not get use to the B & W monitor so I had been enquiring about buying a whole new rear view system and sent a picture of both my camera & monitor to Tim at RV Cams in Baton Rouge, LA. He quickly noticed our Voyager monitor could be also be used as a color monitor by simply replacing the B&W camera to the proper color camera. I found it strange that Jayco would go cheap and use a B&W camera. I trusted Tim and ordered the camera he had recommended; a VCMS155/VCMS155B, Voyager's Newest Full-Feature Color Backup Camera. I ordered it online from RV Cams and the total cost was only $160.00 including tax and free shipping. It was very simple to install. I simply removed the old one, pulled out the cable and it plugged right into the existing motorhome's cable. The new bracket was exactly the same, I used the same holes to mount it.

[sunset117]

Originally Posted by handydandy

I recently found out that our 2008 Jayco Melbourne already had a color monitor from Jayco factory. I could not get use to the B & W monitor so I had been enquiring about buying a whole new rear view system and sent a picture of both my camera & monitor to Tim at RV Cams in Baton Rouge, LA. He quickly noticed our Voyager monitor could be also be used as a color monitor by simply replacing the B&W camera to the proper color camera. I found it strange that Jayco would go cheap and use a B&W camera. I trusted Tim and ordered the camera he had recommended; a VCMS155/VCMS155B, Voyager's Newest Full-Feature Color Backup Camera. I ordered it online from RV Cams and the total cost was only $160.00 including tax and free shipping. It was very simple to install. I simply removed the old one, pulled out the cable and it plugged right into the existing motorhome's cable. The new bracket was exactly the same, I used the same holes to mount it.

Can you please provide the instructions for this upgrade and which color monitor you purchased. Great job!!!!! Peace, Louis Grossi and I own a 2007 Jayco Melbourne 29C with the very same black & white antique backup camera. Your information and help would be greatly appreciated.

[bucko]

Originally Posted by handydandy

I recently found out that our 2008 Jayco Melbourne already had a color monitor from Jayco factory. I could not get use to the B & W monitor so I had been enquiring about buying a whole new rear view system and sent a picture of both my camera & monitor to Tim at RV Cams in Baton Rouge, LA. He quickly noticed our Voyager monitor could be also be used as a color monitor by simply replacing the B&W camera to the proper color camera. I found it strange that Jayco would go cheap and use a B&W camera. I trusted Tim and ordered the camera he had recommended; a VCMS155/VCMS155B, Voyager's Newest Full-Feature Color Backup Camera. I ordered it online from RV Cams and the total cost was only $160.00 including tax and free shipping. It was very simple to install. I simply removed the old one, pulled out the cable and it plugged right into the existing motorhome's cable. The new bracket was exactly the same, I used the same holes to mount it.

Now if you can just get the camera to project right side up!

[handydandy]

Originally Posted by sunset117

Can you please provide the instructions for this upgrade and which color monitor you purchased. Great job!!!!! Peace, Louis Grossi and I own a 2007 Jayco Melbourne 29C with the very same black & white antique backup camera. Your information and help would be greatly appreciated.

I replied to your message earlier today, had trouble sending it. Let me know if not received

Andy

[sunset117]

Hi Andy,
Still nothing. Can you send your response to my email address louisgrossi@ymail.com Thank you for your help. Peace, Lou Grossi

Originally Posted by handydandy

I replied to your message earlier today, had trouble sending it. Let me know if not received

Andy

[FatFingersSlimm]

Thanks Andy! I followed your advice and contacted Tim about my 2009 Melbourne backup cam. Upgraded colour cam is on the way. The VCMS155 is discontinued. Latest cam is VBCS150. On Tim’s recommendation I worked the camera cord out of the rear cap. Had a bit of a challenge with this. Glad I did it in advance. HTTPS://www.rvcams.com/p/vcms24.html

[CABruce]

Are you able to send me the instruction on how to change the wiring? Do you have to change the wiring? CABruce80@gmail.com

[FatFingersSlimm]

No change in wiring. But need to make sure you can expose the connector which is buried in the back. Gently pull the camera wire out. The connector is about 2 feet in on mine.