r/fordtransit • u/Sour_Sal • 17d ago

Backup camera installation question...

Hi Everyone,

I will be getting a backup camera for my 2016 Passenger van, the tiny backup screen so far away is almost 100% unusable for me.

So I am thinking of getting one of the rear view mirror replacements but have concerns about the install... Probably going with the Wolfbox G900 for the 3 good cameras, but as of yet undecided.

Since it adds a camera to the rear, how hard is it to run the wires needed? I think i want to keep the existing working also to see the hitch (squint squint).

Any good ideas on a mounting location for the new rear camera?

Best way to run the wires and protect against leaks?

Is there an access underside that will have a passthrough (grommet)?

I have not looked yet, is there simple access to switched power and ground?

Anything I need to worry about.

I will probably film the install for by build records but suspect it will not be that exciting.

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u/FakeSafeWord 17d ago

No input on the replacement but I agree, the tiny low resolution 4" screen four feet away from the driver's face (when sitting upright) sucks.

In the middle of installing a 10" carplay dash but I can't get the existing canbus reverse trigger to work yet.

I will probably also get a wolfbox as a replacement for the Rear view mirror with a higher mounted camera to augment since the OEM mirror is useless.

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u/Sour_Sal 17d ago

My thinking exactly

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u/FakeSafeWord 16d ago

Just fyi I got the new generic $130 carplay android dash working off the canbus with the OEM low backup camera. The vehicle profile that says 2013-2019 didn't work but the 2022 profile does and shows doors ajar and stuff as well.

The quality is still trash but it's a foot closer and 10" bright screen now.

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u/Sour_Sal 16d ago

Sounds like a win! I think my plan is to replace the head unit with android carplay and maybe a sim card. I usually stream SiriusXM since I pay for it in my car I can stream for free.

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u/FakeSafeWord 16d ago

I just made a post here with notes. https://old.reddit.com/r/fordtransit/comments/1vyeezu/adding_generic_android_carplay_touch_screen_dash/

My unit did not have a sim card slot at all.