Proof that it is hard to see out of the back window

[NEOCON1]

Originally posted by fourfourto:
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Duh again I didnt go back to begining of thread. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL i do the samething all the time .

[Hal]

I would like to hear more info on a camera that can work with the factory Nav System screen. Any chance GM will offer it as an add on in the future? I think the Tahoe uses the same nav unit in dash and they do have a factory installed camera hooked up. Am I correct? A friend of mine just got a fully loaded Tahoe a few weeks ago, I'm going to take a closer look at the way it is set up.

[fourfourto]

Originally posted by Agriv8r:
We are using a camera that mounts to the license plate bolts, leaves the hitch free.
I mounted mine on the licence plate overhang.It works great,make sure you get a wide angle lens to make up for the offset .I think mine is 160 deg.

[ETD]

DWPC, thanks for the heads up. A cheap solution that may work? I once took care of a kid that was pinned by his dad between the rear bumper of his pickup and the garage door. Not pretty...
One thing though, I couldn't help but notice that the photo illustration on the site for safeview shows a scene behind an SUV of a playground but the scene in the "safeview" product is that of a street. WTF? Does it look into the future or something
I just need one that looks down and back not back-to-the-future

[Edd]

Seen a "Rear CAM" in one of those adult movies once......Geez who knew?

[killian]

Have you guys seen that back up cam on the 07 Tahoe? They use the screen on the in dash nav system, the camera comes on automatically when you shift in to reverse. It's pretty slick.

[wannabeH3]

haha funny you should mention this, , as i was backing out of my spot at the local coffe place, i gunned it and backed up fast and saw some guy jumping out of the way on my drivers side mirror.... i didnt see **** out the back and never knew he was there hahahahaa he looked pissed

[Agriv8r]

Originally posted by Hal:
I would like to hear more info on a camera that can work with the factory Nav System screen.

HAL,
Should be able to get a "V" chip at any car audio place. It is the chip that converts the signal for display on the factory Nav. It will also allow the factory Nav to display/play DVD. I pay about 450 for the chip and about 300 for the camera.

[Flaunt]

I added the back-up sensor more cost effective than the camera.

[mountainbiker]

Originally Posted by Flaunt

I added the back-up sensor more cost effective than the camera.

Do you have any pictures of your install? Did you drill holes into the plastic bumper cover or the metal bumper?

And, does the spare tire give you any false alarms?

[thedieter]

I tested the rear view lens tonight and I can see the driveway by the light of the backup lights. I'm sold!

Best regards, Happy Jack

[thedieter]

Got the 6"x8" rear lens yesterday. I put it on the upper left (driver side) for a trial. With the H3 in the garage, I can see most of the driveway which looks promising. I am having a cataract operation tomorrow and my wife will be driving the next two days.

I will report on the results shortly.

Best regards, Happy Jack

[DWPC]

Originally posted by ETD:
One thing though, I couldn't help but notice that the photo illustration on the site for safeview shows a scene behind an SUV of a playground but the scene in the "safeview" product is that of a street. WTF?

Ed:, if you look closely, you'll see that the image in the lens is, in fact, the wide-angle version of rear window view. Note that the same sign board seen out the rear window is in the center of the lens image. From that starting point, you can see the other details are correct too.

That is how it looks in use too; the wide-angle is reduced in size, but VERY wide. They should have used a much larger image on the webpage.

Here's another source with more pictures: http://www.rearlens.com/

[Agriv8r]

If you want to I can put you in contact with the guy I buy them from. If you cant get it local, he will send it to you.

Rear lens could be a low cost alternative to various backup cams.

I've noticed a majority of accidents discussed on this H3 forum involve BACKING into objects and cars.

S.

[Agriv8r]

We are using a camera that mounts to the license plate bolts, leaves the hitch free. Comes 2 ways, one is an additional 4 inch monitor to mount antwhere you want and the second is a "V" chip that converts the Factory Nav system. The advantage to the "V" is that your nav system will also dispaly video now. Both should be available in most audio video shops.

[PARAGON]

I'm buying a certain H3 owner this option for his truck to help with backing

[PARAGON]

Ummmm........ well....... damn...... wellll....... ****, apparently it is kinda hard. Let's just say I have first hand knowledge.

[Sewie]

Originally posted by Flaunt:
I added the back-up sensor more cost effective than the camera.

Where did you mount the sensors? Do you have any problem with the spare on the back?

[Hummer crazy]

Well I backed into a co workers Saturn With my H3 and with my Zr2 with 14" of lift I backed up to pick a friend up outa the rain and Outa the corner of my eye i see a unbrella falling down It was a neighbor crossing the street behind me Lucky he did'nt get hurt ( i laugh now) but Then I was Worried