Rear / side view camera kits

[100SRV]

I'd appreciate some advice regarding a suitable "rear" view camera system which is reasonably priced and allows the use of more than one camera. In brief I'd like to fit two cameras to the front bumper or wings looking sideways so that I can peep out of green lanes safely and see whether there is any traffic coming without exposing too much of the vehicle to unsuspecting numpties.

100SRV

[camel_landy]

It's a nice idea but in practice, the cameras get covered in crap...

...and even if they stay clean, they end up full of condensation.

M

[100SRV]

I never heard of that being a problem with the rear and side view cameras when I worked for a refuse collection vehicle manufacturer, perhaps it is a case of "you get what you pay for"?

The preferred location is right at the front edge of the wing where the top face bends downwards - or on a steel pod on the front of the bumper - in both cases easy to clean and if necessary remove for a short stay in the airing cupboard.

100SRV

[TheHeretic]

You are in the offroad forum. It is assumed you will get it muddy.

[camel_landy]

100SRV said:

I never heard of that being a problem with the rear and side view cameras when I worked for a refuse collection vehicle manufacturer, perhaps it is a case of "you get what you pay for"?

Nope... It's more of a case of the environmental conditions they're exposed to.

It's an off-roader, it WILL get muddy & wet!

M

[100SRV]

camel_landy said:

100SRV said:

I never heard of that being a problem with the rear and side view cameras when I worked for a refuse collection vehicle manufacturer, perhaps it is a case of "you get what you pay for"?

Nope... It's more of a case of the environmental conditions they're exposed to.

It's an off-roader, it WILL get muddy & wet!

M

The bin trucks are regularly steam cleaned and the rear view and side cameras will be as exposed to moisture in that application as in an off roader / green laner.

Typical application in a dirty and harsh environment:
http://www.vision-techniques.com/industries/quarry...
E.G. VT56E is rated to IP67

I am pretty confident that correctly mounted a cost-effective camera system can be made suitable.

Solutions please, not reasons why not!

[TheHeretic]

You want general gassing, not the offroad forum then.

[camel_landy]

100SRV said:

Solutions please, not reasons why not!

I know... But I too am coming at it from someone who has already used these systems in anger. Whilst it's a nice idea in theory, in practice I've found the benefits to be marginal.

BTW - The IP rating just means it'll survive whatever you throw at it but you still need to keep the lens clean.

M