2019 Ram 1500 Bed Camera

[mdnyrx]

Looking at the 2019 Ram 2500 trucks, there is an option for a camera mounted in the third brake light for view of the bed and 5th wheel hookup, the option is called "Center High-Mount Stop Lamp w/Cargo View Camera." I didn't see this option on the 1500s and I'm wondering if anyone has any insight on if this cam be fitted to a 1500 truck? Looks like the same light housing mounts, and Uconnect screen setups in the 1500 an 2500 trucks. I'm guessing it would take purchasing the 2500 part, running an extra line and a dealer willing to program the infotainment to recognize it but I'm wondering if anyone has looked into, or tried this.

 

[Jawzz]

I would also like to know if the cargo camera is something we can add. Hopefully without major modifications. I have a 2019 1500 limited with the 12 inch screen.

 

[airgas1998]

that would be cool...

 

[SacRebel]

I would totally dig that too but only it it was plug and play. The last thing I'd want to do is run wire and have to figure out how to connect everything.

 

[Edwards]

I'm not the expert here but it seems if you put a video switch inline between the rear camera and the screen then you could add whatever extra camera(s) you wanted. When the screen shows your rear camera, you could then use your external switch to toggle between bed, back of trailer, whatever. This would require no modification to the stock AV system of the truck. Make sense?

Even if there was another camera input on the stock setup, there's no telling if ours are programmed to use it and that could be a big showstopper.

 

[Firebird]

Had that option on my 2018 2500 and loved it! That's one option I miss

 

[DonsRam19]

I would love that option on my truck.

 

[-Nightwind-]

Has anyone figured out a solution?


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[Edwards]

An easier solution would be to add a dual dash cam to your truck. You can then use the rear camera as your bed cam. You'd just need to use a separate screen (or cell phone) for that view. Great place to start would be this thread:

Hard-wire Dash Cam Install

I had this setup on my F150 and just finished the install on my RAM. I run a Viofo A129 dual dash cam, with the rear cam mounted on the passenger side of the sliding rear window (cable tucked up inside the headliner on the passenger side. Dash cam -...

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[Joe Roberts]

How do I keep the cargo camera on when hooking a 5th wheel? It goes off as soon as I put it into reverse.