Digital mirror upgrade

[mtt582]

Looking to add digital rear view mirror to 2023 ram bighorn. Any suggestions or experiences with different brands?

 

[vincentw56]

Why not use the factory one? I've created a whole install post on it.

HOW TO: Add Digital Rearview Mirror

Here are the instructions for installing the digital rearview mirror in the RAM. Part List: Mirror with 1 Video Input Channel, no FCW or ACC - 68448639AB Mirror with 1 Video Input Channel, with FCW or ACC - 68448641AB Mirror with 2 Video Input Channel, no FCW or ACC - 68519111AA Mirror with...

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[mtt582]

Why not use the factory one? I've created a whole install post on it.

HOW TO: Add Digital Rearview Mirror

Here are the instructions for installing the digital rearview mirror in the RAM. Part List: Mirror with 1 Video Input Channel, no FCW or ACC - 68448639AB Mirror with 1 Video Input Channel, with FCW or ACC - 68448641AB Mirror with 2 Video Input Channel, no FCW or ACC - 68519111AA Mirror with...

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Yea I was reading through that earlier. Does the camera mount in the light on the back panel I already have on the truck? Or does it come with a separate light unit that already had the camera in it?

 

[mtt582]

The one I was looking at has a new light that you attach with the camera already in it but it’s also 1300 bucks. 2021-2023 Ram 1500 DT and Heavy Duty Truck Factory OEM Digital Rear View Mirror Upgrade

 

[vincentw56]

Yea I was reading through that earlier. Does the camera mount in the light on the back panel I already have on the truck? Or does it come with a separate light unit that already had the camera in it?

It's all listed in the article. It's a whole new CHMSL.

 

[mtt582]

It's all listed in the article. It's a whole new CHMSL.

Ok cool, I didn’t make it past the parts list

 

[vincentw56]

Ok cool, I didn’t make it past the parts list

Basically, the kit they sell is what is listed. Yet, we were first with it.

 

[UnclJim]

did the install myself took a total of 15 minutes

 

[mtt582]

Oh I see why I thought it was different, you buy the chmls and the rear view mirror separate. I thought the entire setup you listed was 573 bucks. But the chmsl is an additional 433. Which is still like 300 bucks cheaper than buying the whole thing together. Preciate the help guys.

 

[Trippi]

I have it and never use it...kinda freaky on the eyes...although brilliant idea if you ever find yourself blocking view access through the rear window

 

[vincentw56]

I have it and never use it...kinda freaky on the eyes...although brilliant idea if you ever find yourself blocking view access through the rear window

Really? It's amazing. One of the best upgrades I've done. I'll admit that it took a few drives to get use to it, but I'll never have another vehicle without it.

 

[BowDown]

I have it and never use it...kinda freaky on the eyes...although brilliant idea if you ever find yourself blocking view access through the rear window

I agree. I have it on a loaner.
After 3 days with it, I'm not liking it as much as I thought I would or at all.

1. The objects displayed in the mirror are far closer than they appear
2. The in-focus range seems to be small
3. At night, headlights all look like blurry halos
4. Not as good as an actual glass mirror.
5. It is a great idea when your rear visibility would be obscured by cargo blocking the rear window

 

[vincentw56]

I agree. I have it on a loaner.
After 3 days with it, I'm not liking it as much as I thought I would or at all.

1. The objects displayed in the mirror are far closer than they appear
2. The in-focus range seems to be small
3. At night, headlights all look like blurry halos
4. Not as good as an actual glass mirror.
5. It is a great idea when your rear visibility would be obscured by cargo blocking the rear window

What loaner do you have? Because my screen looks way better than the mirror glass. And it is as clear as could be no. No blurry halos at night, no in-focus issues. I mean at night, all you see is headlights in a regular mirror anyway, so both are really pretty useless for detail.

One thing I love is the fact that I am not looking through the rear glass. I don't have to worry about people in the back seats, or anything blocking the rear window. I love the wider view that it provides so I can see more area behind me (even if things are closer than they appear).

 

[6of36]

I just wish it was as big as the standard mirror.

 

[vincentw56]

I just wish it was as big as the standard mirror.

Huh? It's the same size.

 

[6of36]

Huh? It's the same size.

I don't have my 24 yet, but the 21 I totaled had a bigger standard mirror than my buddy's digital. Maybe newer digitals are bigger.

 

[BowDown]

What loaner do you have? Because my screen looks way better than the mirror glass. And it is as clear as could be no. No blurry halos at night, no in-focus issues. I mean at night, all you see is headlights in a regular mirror anyway, so both are really pretty useless for detail.

One thing I love is the fact that I am not looking through the rear glass. I don't have to worry about people in the back seats, or anything blocking the rear window. I love the wider view that it provides so I can see more area behind me (even if things are closer than they appear).

2022 Ram 1500 Lonestar with the tech package
I like the fact that you're looking thought the back window but its not at all as clear as a glass mirror, not in all focal ranges. I look in the rear view then look in the side mirrors and its not even a comparison, regular mirrors are far more clear

 

[BowDown]

Huh? It's the same size.

The display isn't. There's a .25" black boarder all the way around the display which makes for a smaller image. The mirror may be slightly smaller, IDK

 

[6of36]

The display isn't. There's a .25" black boarder all the way around the display

I'm not talking between views on the digital mirror. The standard mirror without the digital is a different assembly, and it was about 2" wider, and it was taller.

 

[vincentw56]

I'm not talking between views on the digital mirror. The standard mirror without the digital is a different assembly, and it was about 2" wider, and it was taller.

No, they are the same size. Here are some pics to confirm it. Digital on top. The digital is just a hair taller, while the standard mirror is just a hair longer.