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#120 of 139 Re: [gene3x] by masksav

Feb 12, 2006 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: gene3x (Feb 11, 2006 2:37 pm)
Here's the main number 310-327-2151 They should be able to get you to the correct person. Also here's a e-mail address: techsupportlao.ten.fujitsu.com
 
I have a 2006 Solara and yes it is diffenitly plug and play so somethings wrong hopefully they can help you out

#121 of 139 Rear Camera for Navigation System, 06 Yukon Denali by quickdropmarc

Mar 29, 2006 (1:27 pm)

Can someone recommend a rear camera system for my 06 Yukon Denali that will utilize the monitor of my factory Navigation System. I plan to use it to hitch up my boat trailer in the dark/rain. I have found one unit called the BracketCAM, but it runs $700, and I was hoping to get into something for less.
 
Thanks,
Marc

#122 of 139 Re: [solaraal] by wrkissel

May 27, 2006 (5:46 pm)

Replying to: solaraal (Jan 14, 2006 1:43 pm)
Sorry to be so late responding. This is the first time I have visited this site this year!
I mounted the camera on the vinyl bumper cover behind the license plate. I cut out the "C" in Michigan at the top of the license plate and have the camera looking through the hole.
I made a small clamp-on aluminum bracket to minimize hacking on the car.
The installation is nearly invisible--you have to be looking for the camera to see it.
I found that a tiny tab added to the top of the license plate bracket eliminated a bit of fogginess at night, coming from the license plate light. (A bit of electrical tape on the light lens would have been nearly as effective.)
Routine car washes has kept the lens clean and it has required no additional attention.
I hope that your experience with the camera has been as good as mine!

#123 of 139 Re: [wrkissel] by quickdropmarc

May 28, 2006 (10:15 pm)

Replying to: wrkissel (May 27, 2006 5:46 pm)
Do you use your camera for hooking up a boat hitch? I'm wondering how well it works for this. I will gladly spend the money if it does what I need it to do (hook up my boat trailer at night), but I'm hesitant to spend the money and then find out it was wasted.
 
Which camera are you using? Thanks for the info...
 
ciao,
Marc

#124 of 139 Re: [quickdropmarc] by wrkissel

Sep 05, 2006 (8:07 am)

Replying to: quickdropmarc (May 28, 2006 10:15 pm)
Sorry to check in so infrequently.
 
I have never used the camera to align a trailer hitch, but would expect it to be extremely effective if it is mounted behind or near the license plate.
 
I have been impressed by the width of the field. As you back up to another vehicle parking, you can see the complete front end until you are within a couple of feet of it. If you can't see it all, stop!
 
Best of Luck--Bill

#125 of 139 Parking Sensor by delsy

Oct 19, 2007 (6:16 am)

Hello,
  
I have intention to install on the back bumper of my car a sensor that detects the obstacles; the last time I was reversing I did 250 $ of damage, therefore sailing on internet I found two typologies of sensor: one with four ultrasonic transducers, and another with only an aluminium tape. Owing to the fact that I have not intention to do holes on my bumper I would prefer the second invisible solution. For this reason I wish ask first a your opinion.
Here is the link of the producer: http://www.proxel.com
  
Waiting for anybody who can give me an answer.
  
Bye!

#126 of 139 Re: Parking Sensor [delsy] by kiawah

Oct 19, 2007 (7:44 am)

Replying to: delsy (Oct 19, 2007 6:16 am)
well if you are only going to back into things that are metal, probably a nice solution (assuming it works as advertised).
 
What about that neighbor kid?

#127 of 139 Re: Parking Sensor [delsy] by 0patience

Oct 19, 2007 (4:31 pm)

Replying to: delsy (Oct 19, 2007 6:16 am)
The one you posted looks pretty good, but I didn't see where it was being sold in the US or a price.
And the distance it shows is awful tight.
80cm is less than 3 feet.
 
You might take a look at this one.
obstaclesensor
It is a license plate frame unit that mounts easily.
At 6' distance, the sensor will be active in a 6' area.

#128 of 139 Re: Parking Sensor [0patience] by okko1

Oct 19, 2007 (5:21 pm)

Replying to: 0patience (Oct 19, 2007 4:31 pm)
opatience i got to bring a couple of units on line in the next couple of weeks and they must have backup alarms. this is a commercial application and must! be reliable. any recommendations.

#129 of 139 Re: Parking Sensor [okko1] by 0patience

Oct 19, 2007 (9:00 pm)

Replying to: okko1 (Oct 19, 2007 5:21 pm)
We use Ecco smart alarms or 600 series on all of our dump trucks.
Most of our drivers like the Smart Alarm SA917, because it tones down in quiet areas.
And they have a lifetime warranty.

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