Adding OEM grill camera

[Blake1806]

I have a 2019 1500 Laramie Longhorn and am changing out the grill which will now have a camera. I plan to do the Alpha OBD or Tazer DT flash to use the cargo camera feature, but am unable to find info in the forums on anyone using an OEM camera for this.
Does anyone know of a good aftermarket camera that fits in the stock bracket or does anyone have info on how to use the OEM camera in this way?
I'm not looking to add 360 camera system, just the grill camera.

 

[djevox]

I added a camera on my 2021 Uconnect4 system by buying this amazon camera, drilling a hole in the bottom of the “A” in RAM, running wiring to fuse panel and back of radio, using a z-automtive video harness, then turning it on in alfaobd. Alternatively, Jimmy07 on here makes the same video harness. Resolution was ok and not great, but it got the job done. Couple pics done:

 

[31RamIt]

I added a camera on my 2021 Uconnect4 system by buying this amazon camera, drilling a hole in the bottom of the “A” in RAM, running wiring to fuse panel and back of radio, using a z-automtive video harness, then turning it on in alfaobd. Alternatively, Jimmy07 on here makes the same video harness. Resolution was ok and not great, but it got the job done. Couple pics done:
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I did this same thing. You have to have an analog camera to tap it into the cargo cam I think. The front OEM camera is different.

 

[djevox]

I did this same thing. You have to have an analog camera to tap it into the cargo cam I think. The front OEM camera is different.

Yep, just like you did, I connected the wires to the cargo cam spot and enabled cargo cam. I’m pretty sure that to have a true front camera view in uConnect, we need to have the full 360 camera system.

 

[cskindt]

I have a 2019 1500 Laramie Longhorn and am changing out the grill which will now have a camera. I plan to do the Alpha OBD or Tazer DT flash to use the cargo camera feature, but am unable to find info in the forums on anyone using an OEM camera for this.
Does anyone know of a good aftermarket camera that fits in the stock bracket or does anyone have info on how to use the OEM camera in this way?
I'm not looking to add 360 camera system, just the grill camera.

Adding OEM Front Camera?

I did a search and couldn't find anything. Can you install an OEM front camera and have it go through the radio like the rear one does? that is if your truck did not come with it. I think it would be very helpful for parking situations when it's a very tight fit. example: I back into my...

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[31RamIt]

Adding OEM Front Camera?

I did a search and couldn't find anything. Can you install an OEM front camera and have it go through the radio like the rear one does? that is if your truck did not come with it. I think it would be very helpful for parking situations when it's a very tight fit. example: I back into my...

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Man, this thread took a long time for me to get through.

 

[djevox]

Man, this thread took a long time for me to get through.

That’s why I decided to just quickly answer it. I do think that’s a great thread though.

 

[31RamIt]

That’s why I decided to just quickly answer it. I do think that’s a great thread though.

Yeah, agreed. I spent many hours in there lol.

 

[Blake1806]

I added a camera on my 2021 Uconnect4 system by buying this amazon camera, drilling a hole in the bottom of the “A” in RAM, running wiring to fuse panel and back of radio, using a z-automtive video harness, then turning it on in alfaobd. Alternatively, Jimmy07 on here makes the same video harness. Resolution was ok and not great, but it got the job done. Couple pics done:
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Thanks for the reply. I read through the extensive thread on this a while back and will go that route if need be. Mainly I was just trying to see if anyone has found a direct analog replacement that fits into the OEM camera housing that already exsists.

 

[bskubon]

I did this install like a year ago, got the correct OEM grill with the camera hole, finding the correct grill part number was a challenge, I ordered what I thought was it, to find out it wasn’t for the Limited, so I have a 68341467AC for Laramie if anyone interested. But, ordered an Analog camera from Amazon and enabled via AlphaOBD. You do need the special connector pins on the back of the radio. Hardest part was getting the bumper off and grill off, and switching the chrome RAM pieces onto the new grill. But, works great. The OEM camera is meant to talk on the communications bus and is digital not Analog. No idea why RAM sped’d the cargo camera as Analog. Kind of wondering if that is still the same in the new 23 models.

 

[Modstang]

I did this install like a year ago, got the correct OEM grill with the camera hole, finding the correct grill part number was a challenge, I ordered what I thought was it, to find out it wasn’t for the Limited, so I have a 68341467AC for Laramie if anyone interested. But, ordered an Analog camera from Amazon and enabled via AlphaOBD. You do need the special connector pins on the back of the radio. Hardest part was getting the bumper off and grill off, and switching the chrome RAM pieces onto the new grill. But, works great. The OEM camera is meant to talk on the communications bus and is digital not Analog. No idea why RAM sped’d the cargo camera as Analog. Kind of wondering if that is still the same in the new 23 models.

Do you have the correct part number for the limited grill with the OEM camera?

 

[Blake1806]

I did this install like a year ago, got the correct OEM grill with the camera hole, finding the correct grill part number was a challenge, I ordered what I thought was it, to find out it wasn’t for the Limited, so I have a 68341467AC for Laramie if anyone interested. But, ordered an Analog camera from Amazon and enabled via AlphaOBD. You do need the special connector pins on the back of the radio. Hardest part was getting the bumper off and grill off, and switching the chrome RAM pieces onto the new grill. But, works great. The OEM camera is meant to talk on the communications bus and is digital not Analog. No idea why RAM sped’d the cargo camera as Analog. Kind of wondering if that is still the same in the new 23 models.

What analog camera did you order from Amazon? Did it fit the stock camera housing in the grill well or did you have to modify it?

 

[Blake1806]

Update:
I've looked in the forums and used FB search, but can't find the answers, so hoping my Ram brothers who know more about this can help:

I found a camera that I think will work for my grill, just need to modify some things to make it fit right in the stock housing. I have a Tazer DT on the way and know where I need to pin the wiring into the Uconnect harness, but have other wiring questions.

1. I was wondering where I should connect the "trigger" wire (circled in another member's pic - 1st picture). It's a front camera, so I don't want to hook it to reverse lighting, so.......

2. Seeing the pic of my camera set up (2nd pucture), I would like to confirm wire 1 will connect to ground, wire 2 to power? Wire 3 is trigger and I would probably need to splice and extend it to wherever the location is to question 1, correct?

3. Where can I get the red RCA, two purple wired connector (1st picture) pinned into the harness? I found a version on Amazon (3rd picture), but not thrilled with the gage and how it compares to what I'm seeing in the pic.

Any help with these questions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cskindt]

Update:
I've looked in the forums and used FB search, but can't find the answers, so hoping my Ram brothers who know more about this can help:

I found a camera that I think will work for my grill, just need to modify some things to make it fit right in the stock housing. I have a Tazer DT on the way and know where I need to pin the wiring into the Uconnect harness, but have other wiring questions.

1. I was wondering where I should connect the "trigger" wire (circled in another member's pic - 1st picture). It's a front camera, so I don't want to hook it to reverse lighting, so.......

2. Seeing the pic of my camera set up (2nd pucture), I would like to confirm wire 1 will connect to ground, wire 2 to power? Wire 3 is trigger and I would probably need to splice and extend it to wherever the location is to question 1, correct?

3. Where can I get the red RCA, two purple wired connector (1st picture) pinned into the harness? I found a version on Amazon (3rd picture), but not thrilled with the gage and how it compares to what I'm seeing in the pic.

Any help with these questions would be greatly appreciated.

The trigger doesn't get connected. Cover it and forget about it.
Red is signal.
There's nothing wrong with the Amazon jack. You'll have to crimp your own sockets on any RCA adapter you use.

 

[skyhawk42]

The red connector is just a solder on end. The red part unscrews from the metal part and you solder your wires and screw it back on. Really no better than what you have already

 

[Blake1806]

I ended up getting this camera and making a 3D enclosure for it to fit in the stock camera housing. Works like a champ, just don't cut the purple wire!

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[Lilmike84]

I did this install like a year ago, got the correct OEM grill with the camera hole, finding the correct grill part number was a challenge, I ordered what I thought was it, to find out it wasn’t for the Limited, so I have a 68341467AC for Laramie if anyone interested. But, ordered an Analog camera from Amazon and enabled via AlphaOBD. You do need the special connector pins on the back of the radio. Hardest part was getting the bumper off and grill off, and switching the chrome RAM pieces onto the new grill. But, works great. The OEM camera is meant to talk on the communications bus and is digital not Analog. No idea why RAM sped’d the cargo camera as Analog. Kind of wondering if that is still the same in the new 23 mode

I did this install like a year ago, got the correct OEM grill with the camera hole, finding the correct grill part number was a challenge, I ordered what I thought was it, to find out it wasn’t for the Limited, so I have a 68341467AC for Laramie if anyone interested. But, ordered an Analog camera from Amazon and enabled via AlphaOBD. You do need the special connector pins on the back of the radio. Hardest part was getting the bumper off and grill off, and switching the chrome RAM pieces onto the new grill. But, works great. The OEM camera is meant to talk on the communications bus and is digital not Analog. No idea why RAM sped’d the cargo camera as Analog. Kind of wondering if that is still the same in the new 23 models.

Do you still have the emblem backing plate for sale?

 

[GoatedRam]

I just purchased the grille with camera. Does anyone know what harness you run to the radio from the camera pig tail?

 

[Papabear_08]

I ended up getting this camera and making a 3D enclosure for it to fit in the stock camera housing. Works like a champ, just don't cut the purple wire!

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Why not cut the purple wire? Does the purple wire control whether it’s CVBS vs AHD output? I’m trying to figure out if the OEM uconnect supports AHD video or not.

 

[GotBlessed]

I ended up getting this camera and making a 3D enclosure for it to fit in the stock camera housing. Works like a champ, just don't cut the purple wire!

NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera: No Distorted Affect Starlight Night Vision HD Waterproof 960H CVBS/720P AHD Hitch Backup/Reverse/Rear View Camera License Plate for Cars Pickup Trucks SUV RV Van https://a.co/d/02Vjm84

What harness did you use? I have the 8.4 inch screen will this work?