Help!: Recommendations & Advice Needed

LamboTexas · Aug 14, 2021

I need Recommendations for rear camera install. I am installing the VanTop H612T dual dash camera system. I have the existing OEM back up camera on the tailgate that i will still utilize. The purpose of the VanTop is for front camera and recording and the rear camera for viewing and recording. I will NOT be using the VanTop as a back up camera. I CANNOT mount the rear camera inside on the rear window as i have blackout tint installed. So the rear camera must be mounted outside. I am including pics with yellow marks where i am considering mounting the rear camera. One thought is on the OUTSIDE rear window in the middle (the trim just below the sliding glass). I realize the bed and bed cover will reduce visibility greatly, but the camera angle is adjustable. Other two options are mounting just to left of the license plate by trailer wire harness connection or on the top middle of the license plate itself. I will be running all rear camera wires thru the firewall and under the truck. What are y'all's thoughts and suggestions on where to mount it? Lot of options that have pros & cons. Thank you in advance!

Regular Cab Duallies · Aug 14, 2021

The one below in purple is the best possible spot IMO, I just don't know if you would be able to mount it there. The second best possible spot would be the one you marked in yellow. 3rd best is on the tailgate by the handle, but that probably wouldn't work.

Good luck, please post some pictures when you get it mounted

LamboTexas · Aug 14, 2021

I agree the purple spot is perfect- IF i can hide the wire in some manner without drilling holes. I will check it out and definitely let you know!

LamboTexas · Aug 16, 2021

Well I’ve thought and thought about and I think I have the best plan. I’m going to route the rear camera wiring thru the firewall- under the truck to where the bed meets the cab- then up to the left side of the rear glass. There is a small seam between the glass and the cab all around. I hope I can tuck the wire in these seam and mount it on the top molding of the sliding glass part that obviously doesn’t slide. May try and use a very small bead of silicone to help hold wire. Should conceal rear camera wire very well. Camera is supposed to be in Thursday, so will attempt this weekend. Fingers crossed

Regular Cab Duallies · Aug 16, 2021

LamboTexas said:
Well I’ve thought and thought about and I think I have the best plan. I’m going to route the rear camera wiring thru the firewall- under the truck to where the bed meets the cab- then up to the left side of the rear glass. There is a small seam between the glass and the cab all around. I hope I can tuck the wire in these seam and mount it on the top molding of the sliding glass part that obviously doesn’t slide. May try and use a very small bead of silicone to help hold wire. Should conceal rear camera wire very well. Camera is supposed to be in Thursday, so will attempt this weekend. Fingers crossed View attachment 304

That plan sounds great

My question is, what is there to attach it to/how will it attach by the red?

LamboTexas · Aug 16, 2021

Regular Cab Duallies said:
That plan sounds great My question is, what is there to attach it to/how will it attach by the red?

Comes backed with 3M heavy duty tape

Regular Cab Duallies · Aug 17, 2021

I am sorry, I made my question very unclear. This piece in green, is it just a piece of plastic? How sturdy is it?
Thanks

LamboTexas · Aug 17, 2021

I get it now- it is plenty sturdy. The camera is tiny and I’ll leave a little slack in the wire so it’s not pulling on it. And just mount with the 3M tape.