Aftermarket or cheaper alternative to reverse camera.
12-14-2015, 10:51 PM
#1
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Aftermarket or cheaper alternative to reverse camera.
Hi Guys, just got my W205 without COMAND. Is there a another route that I can take on having a rear view camera? I really don't need one, but eversince I got my car, the GF wants to drive. And since we're in San Francisco, parallel parking is a must. I already asked the dealer and they told me it's only available on another package which costs like $2k more. I don't want those reverse cams with another display or replacing my rear view mirror. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Thanks!
12-15-2015, 03:24 AM
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Wholly Molly. I wouldnt dare do that to my brand new car. I simply dont have the skills, courage and patience to do what he just did. He's good, but that route is not for me.
I was browsing through amazon awhile ago and found a garmin GPS with rearview camera. I might try that instead. I don't usually use in-car gps since i rely heavily on waze but I'd try that one and see how it goes.
Anyone familiar with this GPS? Heres the link:
12-15-2015, 05:15 PM
#4
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You said you didn't want one with another display or to replace your rear view ... that Garmin gizmo is going to look fugly in that nice new Merc and even that will need power and a mounting position on the rear of the car somewhere.
If you don't feel you have the skills, maybe get some quotes from a car audio installer - they would do that kind of work blindfolded.
If you don't feel you have the skills, maybe get some quotes from a car audio installer - they would do that kind of work blindfolded.
12-15-2015, 06:54 PM
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You said you didn't want one with another display or to replace your rear view ... that Garmin gizmo is going to look fugly in that nice new Merc and even that will need power and a mounting position on the rear of the car somewhere.
If you don't feel you have the skills, maybe get some quotes from a car audio installer - they would do that kind of work blindfolded.
If you don't feel you have the skills, maybe get some quotes from a car audio installer - they would do that kind of work blindfolded.
Thanks!
12-16-2015, 10:16 PM
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My local Costco has wireless DIY kits for $120. As I recall it is completely free-standing (no connection to your vehicle's electronics). A camera and transmitter fastens above the rear license plate, with one of the license plate mounting bolts. (This would make it easily stolen, but what good would it be to a thief without the other end, the receiver and screen? That unit is inside the car and, like a free-standing GPS, not necessarily visible when the car is parked.) The camera and transmitter needs a power connection to the tail lights. I did not look at the kit long enough to see how the receiver and screen is mounted and powered. The kit states that the purchaser can do it himself, have a telephone hot-line walk him through the installation, or ask for a list of recommended installers in his area.
With its free-standing screen, this kit would be suitable only for MBs whose owners had spent absolutely all of their money on their new MB! However, it might be useful for an MB owner's other car, truck, camper, or even boat trailer.
With its free-standing screen, this kit would be suitable only for MBs whose owners had spent absolutely all of their money on their new MB! However, it might be useful for an MB owner's other car, truck, camper, or even boat trailer.
