[folivier]

I just put in this system: http://www.rearviewsafety.com/products/c...nitor.html

I've used them in my '93 and was pleased with their stuff.

[Chester Stone]

Forest, please give a little more information on the color backup system. Where did you mount it and is it easy to post a photo?

[folivier]

I mounted it where the rear mirror on overhead console was.. I'll post a picture this weekend. On our way to Disney world with our granddaughter.

[Chester Stone]

Forest, I purchased the same RVS color backup camera system that you have. If the monitor has an RCA video connection, I will not have to run the cable provided by RVS. I am curious if you ran their cable from the back of your coach to the upper dash, and a general description of how you routed the cable. Not in a rush, just when you have time to respond.

[folivier]

I ran the cable in the overhead panels on the passenger side over the valence. Used a fish tape but had to unscrew the panel at the very front, then in a couple kitchen cabinets, open the switch panel over microwave, unscrew the panel over the bedroom window, then the panels in the closet. Then I ran the cable behind the tv in front and drilled a 1/2" or so hole next to where I mounted the monitor under the tv cabinet. I was able to grab 12 volts from the tv antenna power booster (not using the booster). I think the one I have uses an s-video type connector.
Did you buy the monitor with camera and multiplexer? You can email or call them and they might have the adapter you need for your old cable.

[Chester Stone]

Thanks Forest, yes I purchased the complete system. I just sent them an email to see if I can adapt to an RCA connector. If not, I will follow your advise and run the cable as you did. If I can connect with an RCA for video only, I will mount the mutliplexer back in the bedroom beside the RV closet. Again, thanks and hope you had a grand time at Disney World.

[Airplane Guy]

Chester,
Is your old cable not compatible with the new camera or monitor?

[Chester Stone]

Bob, I do not know if I can use the old cable. When the new system arrives, I will get access to the old cable and see if it is the same, but I will be surprised if it is the same. Hope springs eternal.

[Chester Stone]

I discovered today that the old camera has a four wire cable going to the monitor in the front. The new Sony camera has five wires in its cable, and I am trying to find out if one of the five, such as audio, can be discarded. If I can splice in the existing wiring, installation will be much easier. When I have it all figured out, I will post.

[encantotom]

i would guess that the audio one can be left out. i never cared for the audio on the one i put in my 90.

tom