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I have a 2022 1500 Limited w/ 12 inch screen and digital rear view mirror and I opted to not get the trailer 360 cameras since I mainly pull an open car hauler. I see the option for the "Aux Camera 2" (photo below) and assumed I could just add a camera to the back of my trailer. After researching, it appears there is no plug and play option to add that Aux camera unless your truck is pre-wired for the retailer 360 cameras?! That button gives false hopes!!
I do also have the digital review mirror. On the HD Ram's, you can conveniently add a camera that plums directly into the digital rear view mirror. Not on the 1500's though, ugh!
I'd like to add a camera, using one of the OEM screens, if possible. I'm not afraid to do some wiring and pull apart interior panels if I need to. I also have AlfaOBD.
So what are my options to add a rear view trailer camera? I've seen some stuff on the following:
1. Aux Camera 2 on the 12 in display: I think you can somehow add the OEM wiring for the 12 pin connector so you can actually add a camera and use "Aux Camera 2" on the 12 inch display? If anyone can point me to the parts and/or documentation, that'd be awesome. I believe that this is the correct camera, and the instructions do a great job of showing how to add the camera to your trailer, but no mention of the truck side wiring or where to plug it in. Camera link: 2020-2022 Ram Dual Camera Trailer Kit 82216068AD | My Mopar Parts
For this option, I'm guessing I'd need to add the truck side wiring harness and enable it in the body computer via AlfaOBD?
2. Digital Rear View Mirror from an HD Ram: I'm guessing the other option would be swapping out my DRVM for the DRVM from an HD Ram, and adding the right camera. I think this would use a "FAKRA" connection? Again, any info related to parts needed or other posts would be awesome.
3. Amazon special: I could add a wireless camera with display. There are a ton of options on Amazon. I'm guessing this is the cheapest option, but I really don't want to add another display in the cab.
@Jimmy07 - hate to tag you unexpectedly on a post, but based on my research, you seem to be pretty knowledgeable on this topic
Thanks in advance for any input you can share!
I can also update this thread once I have more info so it can serve as a future reference for others!
I do also have the digital review mirror. On the HD Ram's, you can conveniently add a camera that plums directly into the digital rear view mirror. Not on the 1500's though, ugh!
I'd like to add a camera, using one of the OEM screens, if possible. I'm not afraid to do some wiring and pull apart interior panels if I need to. I also have AlfaOBD.
So what are my options to add a rear view trailer camera? I've seen some stuff on the following:
1. Aux Camera 2 on the 12 in display: I think you can somehow add the OEM wiring for the 12 pin connector so you can actually add a camera and use "Aux Camera 2" on the 12 inch display? If anyone can point me to the parts and/or documentation, that'd be awesome. I believe that this is the correct camera, and the instructions do a great job of showing how to add the camera to your trailer, but no mention of the truck side wiring or where to plug it in. Camera link: 2020-2022 Ram Dual Camera Trailer Kit 82216068AD | My Mopar Parts
For this option, I'm guessing I'd need to add the truck side wiring harness and enable it in the body computer via AlfaOBD?
2. Digital Rear View Mirror from an HD Ram: I'm guessing the other option would be swapping out my DRVM for the DRVM from an HD Ram, and adding the right camera. I think this would use a "FAKRA" connection? Again, any info related to parts needed or other posts would be awesome.
3. Amazon special: I could add a wireless camera with display. There are a ton of options on Amazon. I'm guessing this is the cheapest option, but I really don't want to add another display in the cab.
@Jimmy07 - hate to tag you unexpectedly on a post, but based on my research, you seem to be pretty knowledgeable on this topic
Thanks in advance for any input you can share!I can also update this thread once I have more info so it can serve as a future reference for others!
