Rear view mirror camera. This would definitely be a game changer. Especially with the huge spare tire, blocking the rear window.
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Rearview Camera Monitor
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Not so much of a game changer - but something everyone has already come to expect. I guess my 12 year old minivan was the first one in my family to have one, then my VW, then my F250. Hell I even put one on my LJ so it would not feel left out.
FWIW, while the 360 view in the Ford is nice, the VW stows when not in use so the lens is always clean-that is kind of a game changer. The Rubicon attempts to wash its, but it is never as clear as the VW's always is.
FWIW, while the 360 view in the Ford is nice, the VW stows when not in use so the lens is always clean-that is kind of a game changer. The Rubicon attempts to wash its, but it is never as clear as the VW's always is.
I think you may be confusing a backup camera with the rear view mirror camera. Which are relatively new to the automotive scene. But absolutely yes to the backup camera too! Those are government mandated.
Digital Rear View Mirror, the current Jeep GC does it so i would expect to see it here as well.
Someone else mentioned this would be helpful, especially with the 35" tires taking up some of the rear view.
I know we were both there. I couldn’t see any camera lenses or bubbles on back of Traveller. Did you notice any? Wondering with optional swinging spare carrier where the camera(s) will go?
No. Neither Traveler or Terra had those cameras yet. I looked for them. Sure it's part of the fact they were 90% complete. I think that tire carrier helps place a camera where it needs to be so the tire itself is out of view. The one issue with that might be that it is positioned too far out and would not allow the receiver hitch in the camera view. This is an important tool these days when backing up to trailers to get them hooked up.
I second this, I can't imagine that rear cameras won't be standard based on the level of tech already incorporated.
Agree. Just wondering with carrier option if it moves to carrier (than hitch view is tough per @Harris005 ) or maybe it is low to avoid. Almost has to be low otherwise it’s on tailgate and if you’re hauling lumber and have gate down you’d be blind as far as camera goes
I agree with this post. I would love to have a rear view in mirror camera. I hope that they would implement this.
Nope.
I recently tried one and I didn’t like it. When you adjust the mirror, the perspective doesn’t change and I couldn’t get used to that. I hope that they offer a conventional mirror as standard and the camera mirror as an option (maybe part of a technology package)
I recently tried one and I didn’t like it. When you adjust the mirror, the perspective doesn’t change and I couldn’t get used to that. I hope that they offer a conventional mirror as standard and the camera mirror as an option (maybe part of a technology package)
Same here. Also when I move my head side to side to see wider, it doesn’t work. The one I tried in a Nissan ariya was highly impractical unless my view was otherwise blocked. And that’s assuming the camera lens is clean.
No objection to an option, maybe with an easy switch, but I want a real mirror.
Years ago, the company I worked for had our team look into Rear-view mirror cameras. The design was simple enough so we set out to equip several concept vehicles and have some internal reviews with various activities. We would pack the storage area behind the second row of seating with boxes in one vehicle so it was impossible to see out the back or get the audience involved with the help of some very tall ringers, then load them in another vehicle to show off how well these new-fangled mirrors worked. Everyone loved them until we had people drive with them, then people didn’t care for them. First thing everyone would do is get in the vehicle and start adjusting the mirror and the view stays the same. The fact that they could look out the back with objects obviously blocking your view got lost in the technology.
