Can’t see 5th wheel hitch in rear view mirror

[JohnWedell]

UPDATE:
The camera didn’t work, not clear enough. I found a you tube video on modifying the back seat so the seat back folded down. Did it and it worked great. Now i can see the hitch in the rear view mirror as i back up.

[Thomson]

I have my wife back it in and tell her which way to turn. She's gotten pretty good at it. Usually within 2-3" first try. We miss the big mirror on the front of our Montana. Never missed with it.

[sean_cj7]

I can't see my hitch either with my tri fold cover blocking the view. so what i do is prop my cell phone up on the center head rest, and open the camera app. i can see the screen on the phone and it gives me a perfect view of the hitch. only issue is the camera app closes after a few minutes if i get distracted, so i have to reopen it.

[TxLoser]

Originally Posted by sean_cj7

I can't see my hitch either with my tri fold cover blocking the view. so what i do is prop my cell phone up on the center head rest, and open the camera app. i can see the screen on the phone and it gives me a perfect view of the hitch. only issue is the camera app closes after a few minutes if i get distracted, so i have to reopen it.

Genius. If you want to keep the app open, hit the button to record video. That'll keep it open. Then, just delete the video after. I may try this with my iPad mini.

[Bearles]

I have an old antenna with a magnetic base and a ball on top. Place it on the hitch in front of the opening. Can see the ball form my seat and align with king pin. Cheap and simple like me!!!