Security Cameras

Tabaz
Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
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Wanted to be able see outside and around the T@B at night.  Already had a backup camera system installed on the rear of the T@B ($249 on Amazon).  Came up with this solution using that same two camera back-up system.

The blue arrow shows the back of the T@B, the yellow the front and two sides:

Rear camera location.  Was previously wired to the taillight.  But that only works while hooked up with the TV.

Second camera mounted on the rear of the TV:

Second camera power supply.  Its always hot, even with engine off, so can be used at night:

Bracket made for TV camera.  Goes between tailgate glass and door frame. Cannot be removed because of the shape.

Hole drilled in Yakima rail to access area behind Jensen speaker, passenger side:

Entry point of camera wire in speaker cabinet area.  Note it's about 1" above the factory Yakima installation bolt:

Blue arrow = camera wire, yellow = Yakima installation bolt:

Wiring for new 12V RV plug (next photo) and camera ties into the LED side light above the speaker:

New RV plug for the camera monitor.  Will be adding another one on the driver's side:

The system is 12V and uses very little power.  Can be left on all night, or turned on as needed.  Monitor can view one or two cameras at a time.  System has a two camera limit.  Night vision is black and white.  Will field test and report back.
2016 Outback 320
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,674
    Fortress T@B! I won't ask what other devices you have to employ if you spot a nefarious interloper...  :-0
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    My first idea was a portable moat with small (camping sized) alligators.  Apparently some parks frown on that.


    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • teztab
    teztab Member Posts: 99
    Did you try piranhas @Tabaz ?  More discreet than alligators, but just as potent..! 😁
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Hummm....alligators in AZ?   Piranhas, too?   This I gotta see😂
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • webers3
    webers3 Member Posts: 436
    Where are you camping that you would security cameras?
    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Area 51.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Freespirit
    Freespirit Member Posts: 187
    After someone tried to abscond with the TAB, decided it was time for some interactive security. Purchased a BLINK Outdoor security camera ($50.00).  Set it up today and am very pleased with the operation, notification signal if someone approaches the TAB and simplicity of set up. 
    Just another layer of security. 
    2020 TAB 320 U
    TV 2025 Telluride X Type
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Amazon is running a special on Blink cameras.  Five for $189 (50% off).  Today and tomorrow only.  Allegedly runs for two years on two AA batteries.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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