I've got a bed rack and a roof top tent. When the two are mounted, the digital rear view camera is blocked (actually, it just sees the top of the tent, which isn't particular useful). Thus, I wonder if it's possible to relocate the rear view camera to the back of the rack. This would also be useful for someone with a camper top, or when towing. In fact, so useful that the 2022 models get a Tow Mode, with a hookup for an additional camera. Alas, I have a 2021 with the Technology Group (which added the LED CHMSL and digital rear view mirror).
In my ideal world, I'd be able to add the Tow Mode camera to my 2021, but I'm not holding my breath on that. Next best would being able to switch from the camera built into the CHMSL and a camera mounted to the rack. Switching could mean unplugging one (easily accessed) cable and plugging in another; it doesn't have to be particularly sophisticated. And of course, I'd like to do this without introducing leaks, particularly at the CHMSL.
I feel like I came across a post about this, but I cannot find it now.
Among my questions:
In my ideal world, I'd be able to add the Tow Mode camera to my 2021, but I'm not holding my breath on that. Next best would being able to switch from the camera built into the CHMSL and a camera mounted to the rack. Switching could mean unplugging one (easily accessed) cable and plugging in another; it doesn't have to be particularly sophisticated. And of course, I'd like to do this without introducing leaks, particularly at the CHMSL.
I feel like I came across a post about this, but I cannot find it now.
Among my questions:
- Where could I source another camera that would work with the digital rear view camera?
- I assume I would use a Fakra coax cable for this. Where does this cable terminate, aside from the CHMSL camera? Does it go to the UConnect system or to the rearview mirror?
- What's a good way to allow switching from one rear view camera to another?
