Backup camera

[Slass11]

Just bought 2018 2500 tradesman. Tailgate was taken off for utility kap shell. Rear view mirror shows camera with a line thru it so obviously had a camera at one time? Was rear view camera stock in the mirror for this model? Can I purchase a oem camera and just mount on utility shell? What wires should I look for? Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[dearchristopher]

I just looked, i believe that the 5th gen rams are a digital signal over coax, and a little tougher to work with.

your 2018 isn’t quite as complicated. you should theoretically be able to pick up an OEM camera and get it wired to the stock harness, yes. the wiring should be available, as backup cameras have been a standard requirement on vehicles since around 2015/2016.

depending on your shell setup, you may have a fun time extending the harness to reach wherever you want to mount your camera, but it is possible. do some digging, but here’s a solid option i found

https://www.carparts.com/details/Ram/2500/Replacement/Back_Up_Camera/2018/RD51070001.html

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[LouNY]

At the rear of the truck there should be a block off plate sealing up the factory camera connection.

 

[Slass11]

I just looked, i believe that the 5th gen rams are a digital signal over coax, and a little tougher to work with.

your 2018 isn’t quite as complicated. you should theoretically be able to pick up an OEM camera and get it wired to the stock harness, yes. the wiring should be available, as backup cameras have been a standard requirement on vehicles since around 2015/2016.

depending on your shell setup, you may have a fun time extending the harness to reach wherever you want to mount your camera, but it is possible. do some digging, but here’s a solid option i found

https://www.carparts.com/details/Ram/2500/Replacement/Back_Up_Camera/2018/RD51070001.html

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Thank you very much.