Extending T6 OEM Reversing Camera onto a Bike Rack/Towbar Box/Trailer

[Ayjay]

I use a Auto-Vox TW1. It does however mean that you need another monitor in the car (but it's only a small one). IMHO. it's a great bit of kit - completely wireless at the camera end and excellent battery life. My only real problem with it is that it's a bit fugly. It was an easy option for me as I already had the thing lying around having upgraded my head unit to one with a wired camera facility. Search Amazon for details.

 

[Robert]

Another small bit of progress

 

[Robert]

Project completed successfully
I am extremely happy with the final result.
It simply works like a charm.
I will post another show off video hopefully tomorrow

 

[Robert]

Very interesting idea!
I actually do need something like this so will start my thinking .
Definitely possible with OEM T6 lowline camera via 13 pin socket.
Highline camera would be much more challenging thou.

By the way, I did it with my Highline setup

 

[Robert]

Project completed successfully
I am extremely happy with the final result.
It simply works like a charm.
I will post another show off video hopefully tomorrow

I am struggling for a space on a long journeys so every [cm³] of storage space outside the cab is more than welcome.

Roof box was not enough so I had to add tow bar box but it blocks the view from my Reversing Camera.


Tailgate camera looks like this.



Once I implemented my solution (described in my previous post) I am getting the video from the tow bar box camera automatically (when reversing gear is engaged ).



It is worth to mention that Dynamic Guidelines on the HIGH RVC setup are being deactivated automatically once anything is plugged into the trailer socket.

Full demo video below.

 

[n10n]

Very nice mod!

I especially like you can switch between the cams, eg with bike rack might allow you to check bikes are still properly secured.

 

[4wdMotion]

A great project and outcome. A question: where did you you mount/position the relay? Within the tailgate, close to the tailgate camera or elsewhere?

 

[Robert]

My video switch over relay is located behind the panel near LHS "D" pillar( right next to my highline camera module).

 

[4wdMotion]

Thanks for the quick reply. That helps heaps. So, sounds like a similar location as the connection for the OEM trailer connection (yes, confirmed by your pic). I have a fully lined campervan, but I have made a hinged latch to get access to the trailer connection when I fitted the OEM VW trailer. I have OEM lowline camera in the tailgate, so will investigate best location for the relay as a compromise for each camera. Your outcome is what I would like to achieve, so am now hunting around for a 2nd OEM camera. Thanks.

 

[Bav]

If anyone fancies this, but doesn't want to go down the DIY route, I'm aware that Exploria have been offering this upgrade for a number of years now.

 

[Robert]

If anyone fancies this, but doesn't want to go down the DIY route, I'm aware that Exploria have been offering this upgrade for a number of years now.

Can you share a link to their website?
Maybe demo video or photos?

 

[Robert]

If anyone fancies this, but doesn't want to go down the DIY route, I'm aware that Exploria have been offering this upgrade for a number of years now.

I am genuinely curious how other people(companies) got this configured.
I would appreciate any links/photos/videos of the product you have mentioned.

 

[Bav]

I am genuinely curious how other people(companies) got this configured.
I would appreciate any links/photos/videos of the product you have mentioned.

Sorry Robert - missed your previous post. Here's a link to their website...

Home - Exploria

Established in 2002 Exploria has the experience, expertise and an exceptional approach. Specialising in conversions to VW vehicles

exploria-online.co.uk

Can't find any mention of the second camera solution, but it's what I discussed with them when they were in the frame for converting my van.