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Side-mounted camera

Yahoo Message Number: 23231
The newer coaches have side-mounted cameras that display the side of the coach automatically whenever the turn signal is turned on. I notice on my 2000 Intrigue that the Intec back-up monitor has a switch for camera 2 and camera 3. The only camera is the back-up one, but I was wondering if anyone has put side-mounted cameras on their coach. I would like to put one on the passenger side. It would not have to be switched automatically, I would just have the monitor on and switched to the side camera while driving. Is this feasable? Has anyone looked into it or done it?

Al Colby

2000 Intrigue 10979

Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23233
I am in the middle of this exact project. Received the side camera from my Dad as a Christmas Present.
Have already checked the back of the monitor and tested the Camera.
Just need to paint the black camera cover and bolt on.
Fairly easy project.

Darold

06' Inspire 51682

Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23236
Darold,

Can you provide the mfg. of the side camera? Is this one of the real low profile units?

Sure makes sense to have the extra visability.
Thanks,

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue LE
11883

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my Dad as a Christmas Present.
> Have already checked the back of the monitor and tested the Camera.

Just need to paint the black camera cover and bolt on.

Fairly easy project.

Darold

06' Inspire 51682

Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23280
A further update on installing a side-mounted camera on older coaches.
I contacted Intec, the makers of my monitor and back-up camera. They told me that they have a flush mount (similar to the back-up camera) that has a narrower field of view and adjustable orientation. They also have an integrated camera for mirror options for Ramco and Velvac mirrors. They sent me a photo of the mirror mount camera, I will post it.

In any case, the monitor has to be returned to the factory to add an optional switcher kit to allow the other cameras to function.
Intec was very quick and helpful with the information. I will update further when I have pricing, etc.

Al Colby

2000 Intrigue 10979

Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23303
Allan,

Have you found a website that allows you to view the different types of camera options from intec.

If so, could you please post it here.

Thanks

Kevin

05 intrigue

--- allan_colby AlColby@...> wrote:

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A further update on installing a side-mounted camera > on older coaches.

I contacted Intec, the makers of my monitor and > back-up camera. They

told me that they have a flush mount (similar to the > back-up camera)

that has a narrower field of view and adjustable > orientation. They

also have an integrated camera for mirror options > for Ramco and Velvac

mirrors. They sent me a photo of the mirror mount > camera, I will post
it.

In any case, the monitor has to be returned to the > factory to add an

optional switcher kit to allow the other cameras to > function.

Intec was very quick and helpful with the > information. I will update

further when I have pricing, etc.

Al Colby

2000 Intrigue 10979

Re: Side-mounted camera for newer coaches

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23306
Kevin,

We have an 05 Intrigue and have been doing research to add a sideview camera. After calling CC tech support, it appears that it is possible but needs about $1500 worth of hardware to make happen.
As the backup camera works through the Pioneer Nav system.. so would the sideview too. This is where the problem comes in.. The Pioneer is setup for the backup camera only and will not readily allow the sideview as an add-on. I called Pioneer and they confirmed the same thing. Their response was "No can do!"

If I am right after my call to CC..
A special switch needs to be added that reacts to the turn signal or backup lights. It would then switch between the one it detects as needed. Or you can buy a totally seperate display/camera unit that would need to be installed as an independent sytem.
Not sure if the Pioneer add-on will even work as the guys at CC were a bit unsure themselves.

Does anyone on this forum have a Pioneer Nav that displays the sideview camera? Love to find out..

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

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Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23307
www.intecvideo.com

Is the website fo Intec..

Just keep in mind that you need to have the Intec system to add their camera.. I think?

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

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Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23308
Kevin: I did not have much luck with Intec's web site. However, when I contacted them wia email, they were very responsive, answering me the next day. You can send them an email at this address:

info@...
Al Colby

2000 Intrigue 10979

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Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23309
Hi All, our Affinity has a Pioneer with side cameras that activate with the turn signals. I believe that the Magnas and Affinities from 05 forward all have side cameras as standard. Is that what you wanted to know, Russ? Dale

Re: Side-mounted camera

Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23312
Thanks Dale,

That is the info we needed.. I had talked to both CC parts and tech and they gave a hardware price for side camera's of $1500..
I just thought the $'s were a bit steep.. as I have seen the whole setup, monitor and all for much less.

BTW: Please tell Candace we will be ordering the bed, but we have a few things to complete ahead of the order..

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

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Re: Side-mounted camera for newer coaches

Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23317
Russ and Jean,

I think the new intrigues have a side cam option. I wonder if they are still using a pioneer unit or have they gone to something else?

Kevin

05 Intrigue

[quote author=Kevin
Holmes

>

> Allan,
>

> Have you found a website that allows you to view > the

> different types of camera options from intec.
>

> If so, could you please post it here.
>

> Thanks
>

> Kevin

> 05 intrigue
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> --- allan_colby wrote:
>

> > A further update on installing a side-mounted > camera

> > on older coaches.

> > I contacted Intec, the makers of my monitor and > > > back-up camera. They

> > told me that they have a flush mount (similar to > the

> > back-up camera)

> > that has a narrower field of view and adjustable > > > orientation. They

> > also have an integrated camera for mirror > options

> > for Ramco and Velvac

> > mirrors. They sent me a photo of the mirror > mount

> > camera, I will post
> > it.
> >

> > In any case, the monitor has to be returned to > the

> > factory to add an

> > optional switcher kit to allow the other cameras > to

> > function.
> >

> > Intec was very quick and helpful with the > > > information. I will update

> > further when I have pricing, etc.
> >

> > Al Colby

> > 2000 Intrigue 10979
> >
> >
> >
> >
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>
>
>

> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around

> > >[/quote]
 

Re: Side-mounted camera for newer coaches

Reply #12 –
Yahoo Message Number: 23318
Kevin,

I sure hope CC went to a different mfg. as the Pioneer Nav is a bit lacking in Navigation quality.

It has attempted to take us down much longer roads just to get us where we wanted to go. 140 miles compared to 55 miles.

I have done some research on the web and am quit confident that the whole system can be assembled for about $500.

A Sony camera w/housing, a 12 volt Video switch and a timer switch should do the trick. We shall see.. love the challenge..

Russ

05 Intrigue
11883

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