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10-31-2019, 07:54 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Summerville
Posts: 78
M.O.C. #23658
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Rear view camera
I looking for a wireless rear view for our 2995rl, anyone have any thoughts on which one I should get?
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10-31-2019, 08:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 540
M.O.C. #17176
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You might want to look a a Haloview They look like a good camera and monitor. I dont have one but I’ve seen good reviews on them.
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Dan & Sandy Huhn
2016 Montana 3720 2015 Chevy 3500 SWD Duro Max
Prev 2012 High Country 313RE 2012 Chevy 2500 DMax
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10-31-2019, 08:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Mena
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #17723
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You may want to look at the Furrion observation systems.
We have one from 2015 and it does a good job.
Note: Make sure to get the observation camera and not the backup camera.
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Ron & Rhonda
2021 3230CK Montana Legacy w/ Super SolarFlex
(old rig) 2015 Montana 3611RL 8K I.S., Disk Brakes, Sailun Tires
2015 F350 XLT Crew Dually 20K B&W Companion
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10-31-2019, 09:02 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Bend
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #24208
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We are getting the Furion Observation camera with side cameras installed today on our 3120 RL. And yes definitely get the observation camera if you go this route.
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10-31-2019, 12:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: lake stevens
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #24938
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We just took delivery of a new Montana with Legacy Package which includes the Furrion Vision S system pre-installed. Frankly I was not impressed mostly with the Monitor they are cheaply made have poor resolution (cameras not that great either, the rear camera is wide angle and is distorted. I have the 5" monitor system, I called Furrion to buy a 7" monitor with tax and shipping they wanted near $600 for the monitor alone which is nuts, I can buy a decent new 65" TV for than much with 4K. Granted Furrion is wireless that however is not a big revolation these days.
So after 1 week of driving with it, I would not buy the Furrion, I prefer my mirrors for side view and having a spotter for the blind side backing. However I would invest in a better quality rear view camera and monitor which I may still do and not use the Furrion moving forward. I will probably take it off and sell it.
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10-31-2019, 01:07 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Summerville
Posts: 78
M.O.C. #23658
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When backing I am fine with mirrors and a spotter. I am looking for a rear facing observation camera for driving down the road, I would like to eliminate the blind spot directly behind the trailer.
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10-31-2019, 01:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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We just bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
However, I can't give a personal review on it at the moment, because our unit is at the dealers getting some small warranty work done. The reviews seem to be positive on it, and you can get a mount that matches up to the Furrion mount on the back, but you do have to drill some holes.
I figure if it doesn't work, it's easy to return.
I looked at the HaloView systems also, and they get pretty good reviews too. I went with the one listed above only because it's full HD, and the HaloView system is just HD (720), and it was a little bit more money...
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10-31-2019, 01:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: lake stevens
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #24938
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevhop
When backing I am fine with mirrors and a spotter. I am looking for a rear facing observation camera for driving down the road, I would like to eliminate the blind spot directly behind the trailer.
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I agree, just note the Furrion Visiona S is so wide angle the horizon is curved and the camera does not provide any depth perception because it is so wide and distorted. It is like rear view mirrors that say:
"things in view may be closer than they look"
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10-31-2019, 03:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,465
M.O.C. #4831
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CADman_KS
We just bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
However, I can't give a personal review on it at the moment, because our unit is at the dealers getting some small warranty work done. The reviews seem to be positive on it, and you can get a mount that matches up to the Furrion mount on the back, but you do have to drill some holes.
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Having been disappointed in several observation cameras, I am *VERY* interested in your experiences once you get it mounted. My 41' Montana plus a long bed CC pickup puts me right at the limit of wireless systems. I figure there has to be a system out there that works, maybe this one?
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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10-31-2019, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl n Susan
Having been disappointed in several observation cameras, I am *VERY* interested in your experiences once you get it mounted. My 41' Montana plus a long bed CC pickup puts me right at the limit of wireless systems. I figure there has to be a system out there that works, maybe this one?
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I'll report back when I get it installed. This company makes available, for free, a long range antenna, that I believe that you use on the monitor end. You place it on the roof of your truck, or in the back window, so that the signal doesn't have to travel thru the cab of the truck. I don't have said antenna yet, but I believe that I'm going to get one, just in case...
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10-31-2019, 06:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,324
M.O.C. #17894
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CADman_KS
I'll report back when I get it installed. This company makes available, for free, a long range antenna, that I believe that you use on the monitor end. You place it on the roof of your truck, or in the back window, so that the signal doesn't have to travel thru the cab of the truck. I don't have said antenna yet, but I believe that I'm going to get one, just in case...
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I have rear view cameras in both our cars and the TV. I consider them almost worthless. No thanks Ill do it the old fashion way.
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2018 Chevy 3500 LTZ Dually Diesel 4x4 CCLB
2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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10-31-2019, 06:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beeje
I have rear view cameras in both our cars and the TV. I consider them almost worthless. No thanks Ill do it the old fashion way.
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Do you have any vehicles with the 360 view? That will make a believer / user out if you.
Not that any of these systems have the 360 view, but I want one for a piece of mind. My goal is to be able to use it while driving so that you can see behind you for lane changes and stuff like that. Probably still have the wife help with backing, but gives me a second set of eyes...
YMMV
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11-01-2019, 01:57 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Summerville
Posts: 78
M.O.C. #23658
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Ok...I went with a Haloview MC 7108..$246 from Amazon. I will post my thoughts once I install it.
Thanks to all for the input
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11-01-2019, 04:20 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Quartzsite, Arizona
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #24985
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Why would a business like Montana install a system like the Furrion camera system like this on their trailers? I don't believe I've seen a good review of them yet. But maybe I'm wrong. Are the any Montana owners who like the Furrion camera system?
I will be shopping for my first Montana when the RV show hits Quartzsite in January and will ask the hot shot salesperson about this.
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11-01-2019, 06:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 664
M.O.C. #20906
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CADman_KS
We just bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
However, I can't give a personal review on it at the moment, because our unit is at the dealers getting some small warranty work done. The reviews seem to be positive on it, and you can get a mount that matches up to the Furrion mount on the back, but you do have to drill some holes.
I figure if it doesn't work, it's easy to return.
I looked at the HaloView systems also, and they get pretty good reviews too. I went with the one listed above only because it's full HD, and the HaloView system is just HD (720), and it was a little bit more money...
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Following.
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2019 Montana 3121RL
2017 XLT 350 SCLB DRW 4X4
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11-01-2019, 06:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,183
M.O.C. #25165
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We have the 3791RD which is 40' long and I have a CC F350. Using the Furrion S observation cameras with rear and side view and 7" monitor the video is stunning in daylight. Very good reception. For me, it was well worth the cost.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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11-01-2019, 07:37 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Renton
Posts: 70
M.O.C. #23813
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My Montana (2019 3120 legacy) came with the Furrion system. I wouldn't buy it. The 5 inch monitor is way too small and the resolution is not very good. The side camera's are almost useless.
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11-01-2019, 08:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Check out rvcams.com
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11-01-2019, 10:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: lake stevens
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #24938
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RMcNeal
We have the 3791RD which is 40' long and I have a CC F350. Using the Furrion S observation cameras with rear and side view and 7" monitor the video is stunning in daylight. Very good reception. For me, it was well worth the cost.
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Now I have a much different experience, I have the factory installed Furrion 3 camera system although the 5" screen, I have no issue with the screen size (yes larger wold be nice) however all the furrion monitors are 720p (Non HD) on my 3791RD with F350 CC SB the signal from the rear cam is not smooth at all while driving (very jumpy) Side view is OK but my mirrors provide a better view and perception.
Because the cameras are so wide angle it distorts so the cameras do not provide any depth perception. What little backing I have done I do not use the Furrion at all, while driving I do look at the rear view and do not use the side views.
I really thought the side cameras would be helpful for blind side backing, but not at all.
The thing about Furrion is their products cost 3 times that of others that have better equipment and resolution. This technology is nothing special. I would be just as well off installing a Ring Doorbell on the back with a RV centric wifi network LOL.
My Class A had a in dash monitor as well I could use the screen on the stereo for the rear and side cameras. What I am waiting for is a cam system that can utilize my in dash screens instead of these cheap plastic dash top screens. How hard would it be for one of the cam manufactures to simply provide a module that plugs into the video input of the indash stereo system?
Like I mentioned Furrion wants nearly $600 for the 7: screen alone (no monitors) and it is garbage compared to the others for 1/3 the cost. Last year I installed a off brand 7" on my 48' Boat so I could have rear view while underway and for mooring since I back in. I paid $180 for it and the resolution is amazing and not distorted.
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11-01-2019, 12:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lightsout
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Like I mentioned Furrion wants nearly $600 for the 7: screen alone (no monitors) and it is garbage compared to the others for 1/3 the cost. Last year I installed a off brand 7" on my 48' Boat so I could have rear view while underway and for mooring since I back in. I paid $180 for it and the resolution is amazing and not distorted.
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This right here is the reason that I went with the off branded system. I figured there was no way that the Furrion system was $500 better for the same technology. Probably made in the same Chinese factory at the end of the day!!!
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