Ray I think this is going to work out very well for you and Anne. Can't wait for the review.

Always great videos from you Ray. These installations have helped me so much in deciding what units I need for my future rig. Thank you and ‘hi’ to Anne.

As always Ray another great job on this video. Makes me want to go get one . But I will wait until you do at follow up review video first. Have a blessed day! And Safe travels to you both.

Video coverage of this RV rearview camera is Great! Looks like a contender for my RV! Thanks for posting this on KZread! Much appreciated! Very good info I was lucky enough to run car through Amazon's Daily Giveaways! 😃

Nice setup. Seems to work just fine. I love the side mirrors on the truck. 👍

I love my HaloView, Ray! Think you'll be really pleased.

Hi. Good to see you again.

Another great review, thanks Ray.

I have been thinking about a camera to keep an eye on traffic. This is good information.

Ray, I have a similar set up in my 5er. For less than $15 I was able to purchase a device to mount my 7" monitor on the rear view mirror mount on the windshield. When not towing, the OEM mirror replaces the monitor. I hid the monitor power cord behind the trim molding. It works very well.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Cool, sounds like a winner! I had it mounted next to my mirror on my old truck and really liked it there

Thank you, very useful device .

Just installed mine today. Upgraded from the 7101 previous version which was plagued with signal issues. Initial testing was good

@luisgravano6123

5 жыл бұрын

Well Haloview MC7101 is less cost than MC7108, so MC7108 performs better on image reslution and transmission distance. But I think there should not be signal issue for MC7101, please check the installaion position and antenna direction. You can also use Haloview Antenna Extension to solve the signal and position issue. Thank you!

Looks like a good high definition camera.

VERY IMPORTANT TIP. After you have installed the camera up on the RV, you must plug in your vehicle to the camper with your 7 pin cord, and then turn your actually headlights on in the vehicle....NOT daytime running lights because that won't turn on your RV marker lights. That's how the Furrion pre-installed plug gets its power, thru the red marker lights. I know....we just went thru this when installing our nice Haloview MC5111 on our brand new travel trailer with a Furrion preinstalled plug/black fin. :)

Thanks for sharing. I see you have started the migration.

Thank you sir, the picture quality looks much better than the Tadibrothers brand.

@LoveYourRV

Жыл бұрын

They also have newer Byte Tango models with 1080P resolution. I have reviewed a few www.loveyourrv.com/?s=byte+tango

Thanks Raay!

I mounted mine just below the center running light then ran the wire through a tight fitting hole, wired it to that running light. That way all I do is turn on the running lights and have a monitor. Done it this way on the last three units we’ve had.

@LoveYourRV

Жыл бұрын

Cool, I often use mine as a security camera or take the recorded footage and make a time-lapse, so it's nice to have a different hookup so I don't need to run the lights. :)

@MoParRus340

Жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV mine doesn’t record. My next one will record also but frankly it didn’t cross my mind when I bought this one.

@LoveYourRV

Жыл бұрын

The record feature is helpful in case of an accident. The most recent Haloview has 1080P recordings now versus 720P www.loveyourrv.com/haloview-byte-tango-rear-side-view-wireless-camera-system/

I had a wirelss system on my previously owned TT, the problem was that it was susceptible to interference... for instance I would be driving through a town past stores perhaps, and my image would flip from the rear view to inside a nearby hair salon's wireless camera's image for instance. That was worst case, however on the highway the signal would drop in and out or pick up other video signals or interference. In my class C I have a hard wired two camera system and it is far superior. I do like the idea of a built in recorder though, something I dont have. It will be interesting to see how your new system performs on the road. Downunda - Melbourne Australia

@luisgravano6123

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, David. The wired model is more stable on signal, but a little bit difficult to mount. While wireless model is much easier to mount. Haloview got wired and wireless observation camera system for Rvers to choose.

Amazing! I would like to buy one.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/2tZEGQO

Here in Europe that truck and fifth wheel would be a massive rig indeed. I would fear joining what I think in North America you call interstate highways with such a big rig. It's the merging with the fast traffic which makes me nervous. I think a camera like that would be a big help perhaps as I could then see how far behind the cars I'm merging with are.

@SteveSpinella

3 жыл бұрын

The entry and exit ramps in the US are often much longer than in Europe.

Looks nice

great vid

Thanks for demo

For a wireless system, that’s a lot of wires I be seeing!😳

Hi Ray. I have a suggestion to make the antenna on the screen less visually distracting. By installing a 90° male/female adapter, it could then be pointed downwards at an angle. Since the company claims 984 feet line of sight, hopefully the image will remain visible even with the drop in signal strength when the antenna is hidden behind the screen.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, thanks. :)

That appears to be much better than mine. I just bought a new one for my new Jeep, bought it from Costco. What you need is a new AM/FM/Sirius radio with rear video and Garmin GPS, less screens, only $1,800 for my Jeep, not sure yet. I just like two less screens!

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I have the trucks rear view display in my mirror. I like my Garmin RV 760 LMT as its paid for and its the RV edition so routes me based on my limited RV dimensions and free lifetime map upgrades. I also don't like having to look down to where the radio screen is to see the GPS find it awkward, guess I'm used to it on the dash, rather keep my head up. Cheers, Ray

Looks like a great unit Ray, now you need to raffle off the old unit like you did your old wifi booster. LOL

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

haha, I think I'm going to use it as a security camera for the rig.

Really been appreciating your videos as a first time owner of an RV. What is the housing you used on the roof to cover the hole and run the wires through?

@LoveYourRV

2 жыл бұрын

It's just a standard outside electrical junction box I got at Home Depot www.homedepot.ca/product/carlon-weatherproof-round-pvc-junction-box-grey/1000161688 Cheers, Ray

Most of the newer Garmins adapt to their back-up camera system. It ain't cheap but you can share one screen for directions and rear view.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

The model I have the RV760LMT has a camera input for hardwiring a camera in. Since I use mine as a rearview camera all the time I prefer to have two separate displays rather than be fiddling with the controls back a forth. Cheers, Ray

Hello Ray. Nice new camera for your new truck. Lol. What are you going to do with your old camera. If you want to get rid of it let me know. I do alot of rving myself . Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing the next video.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I plan to install on the rig as a security camera. :)

That be cool!!

Hey ray, I went into my chrome web browser on my phone, and there's a recommendation article section on for new tabs, and this video happened to show up in it.

You should wear a chest camera or head camera to do your videos so you have both hands free just a suggestion. Love your videos

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I find it makes things too jerky :) I have a Joby tripod if I really need two hands. Cheers, Ray

Thanks for the review on the backup camera, two questions. (The wire you hooked on the rear of camper, was that 12v , could I hook from a clearance light. The other question how much are they asking for it, Thanks GOD BLESS YOUR TRAVELS, Like your truck.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes its 12 volts, yes many folks use the clearance lights for power. Currently, it goes for $249 - amzn.to/2Rwv8X2 Cheers, Ray

Nice video Ray, great resolution and looks like it is going to work well for you. Did have one question though, can the camera fit into an existing furion mount? My 5r came with their mount pre-wired, just add camera.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bill, Not sure, I've never looked closely at the Furrion mounts

@luisgravano6123

5 жыл бұрын

Need a wire connector and frame. Soon it'll be ready.

I know that you have only had it a few days, but if you were starting from scratch with what you know now would you spend the extra on a 7108 or go back to a 7101? Love the video's BTW. You pretty much have me sold on a Haloview, but not quite decided on which one. I'm thinking the video quality on the 7108 seems much nicer, so I'm swaying that way, and thinking of possibly adding a second camera as a Dash Cam so that all recording would be on the one card. Keep the great video's coming Ray!

@Terry-cv9rz

5 жыл бұрын

The MC7108 has a longer transmission distance and a more stable signal. It is especially suitable for installation on the RV as an observation camera.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I've never used the 7101, I had a Tadibrothers, I believe the 7108 is a better, newer version. So far I have no complaints with it. Thanks :) Ray

@mikewillis6177

5 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV Yes, I have seen your review on the Tadibrothers. Dollar for value, it seems like the 7108 is up there, and although the buy in on the 7108 is more than the 7101, extra cameras are cheaper for the 7108. I have all winter to think about it, but I can hear the 7108 calling my name!

Friend, at 3:16 is that "channel" for the mounting mechanism on the back of the monitor metal? I was hoping to use a magnetic mount. Great review. This is the system I will be going with due to your installation and review videos.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is metal, cheers, Ray

@JerkyTreat

5 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV Awesome! Thanks for the info and the quick reply

Very clear picture on that one, it should serve you well. We use a Furrion camera and it seems to work good for us.

Hi Ray..nice review...maybe ask them to give you a coupon code for subscribers

Looks good. Do you guys RV full time?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, we are into our eighth year now! :)

@pkk6428

5 жыл бұрын

I guess you love it then... So you must be retired than?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty well. We sold our house and shut down our businesses we both had and hit the road. It was originally only going to be for a year but here we are still RVing. :)

@pkk6428

5 жыл бұрын

wow that is a long time. I have thought about it back in 2000, when I was in the Navy and life took over...

looks better than my crappy furrion observation camera! what is that mount you have for your GPS?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

It's a Bayou Goat Mount - www.bayougoatmounts.com/

@otas9398

5 жыл бұрын

thanks ordered the large flat mount for my camera and tire pressure monitor. any idea if this camera will mount into the furrion mount already on my 5er? @@LoveYourRV

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I've never looked closely at the Furrion mounts

@luisgravano6123

5 жыл бұрын

Will need a wire connector and a frame.

Hey Ray saw your video on the install. I wanted to get the power through the back center running light and mount it on the roof like you did. If I drill a hole through the roof to get the running lights wiring do you know the best way to fish the wires? My worry is I drill the hole and not be able to get to the wires. As always thank you for your videos.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

The best way I imagine is to remove the running light and find the wires there, then reinstall and reseal the running light. Maybe just run the wires on the outside.

@mikealbrecht7163

5 жыл бұрын

yeh I could to do that. I was hoping to find a way so I didn't see wires on the back of the trailer. Thanks for your help!

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I heard that Furrion has a system that replaces the marker light with a camera with maker light built in, A guy told me he added a 3 camera system using a rear marker light and two side markers, no drilling or holes needed. The cost was around 700 bucks though.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Here is one here, furrion.com/products/vision-s-7-rear-marker-light-observation-system Not sure how well they work

@mikealbrecht7163

5 жыл бұрын

hmmmm. More than I wanted spend. I can deal with wires on the outside for the difference in price! ha!@@LoveYourRV

I looked up this older video because I am considering getting one of these cameras. One question I have though is. Do the led lights in the camera stay on when the system is powered up? My old camera has the led lights in it, but I had to cover them with tape so as to not blind any one behind me at night.

@LoveYourRV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, at night all you can see is some very small red leds, nothing that could blind anyone, they are hard to actually see from any distance. Much less bright and way smaller than the tail lights or maker lights. It uses infrared light that the camera can see but not humans.

@rjl7765

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV Thanks for the response Ray. Seems completely different than my el cheapo camera that worked okay for a few years, but not this year. Your reviews on this system seem to be favorable so I think I will go with this model. Cheers

I wish I'd found the Haloview before I spent $400 on a Rear View Safety System brand that's nearly identical to what you have. I had my camera professionally installed but the signal was intermittent and it didn't work more times than it did work. Technical Support told me the problem was because "there's too much aluminum" between the rear of my 12' trailer & my pickup cab. I finally had to get a Manager on the phone, got the same answer but he sort of blanked when I reminded him the system is for big rigs which are all aluminum. He sent me a new magnetic mount antenna for my truck roof and it's supposed to have an amplified signal so when I take my trailer out of storage in a few weeks I'll find out if it works. Does the Tadi camera use a 2.4ghz wireless camera as well? If so have you tried pairing it to another channel on your new system?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's 2.4Ghz I haven't tried to pair it yet though.

@luisgravano6123

5 жыл бұрын

Haloview have paired the system(one monitor, one camera) before shipment delivery. But if you use 2/3/4 Haloview cameras then you'll need to pair the other cameras by yourself accroding to instruction manual.

Ray, what do you do with the weather station when driving? Does it fold down or do you remove it?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I take it off its mount, the body is held in by a pair of set screws. It's on our depart checklist. It would likely stay in place but being plastic I don't fully trust it and would hate to have it fly off on a highway. Cheers, Ray

@ptcclatlptcclatl1683

5 жыл бұрын

You mentioned your 'depart' checklist. If you haven't already shared that I'd be interested in seeing what it is and how you developed it. Love the new truck.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Here is the link too a blog post on the Ipad app we use and our customized depart checklist. She does most of the indoor and I do most of the outdoor stuff. www.loveyourrv.com/rv-checklists/ My wife goes through it every time before we leave a campsite and asks me if each check or task is done. We have added and subtract things as needed over time. It's helped a few times alert me to something I forgot. I don't care as much about arrival but many of the depart things are important. :) Cheers, Ray

Ray, at minute 13:14, where you're showing the view as you pull up behind the trailer, is the image reversed? It appears that you're driving from the right side of the truck... I may just be confused. I know that you and the red fence are on the left side of the trailer, but when I look at that camera image, it appears to me that both are on the right side.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it looks reversed. There is a setting to flip the image side to side and/or top to bottom I have to adjust. Cheers, Ray

@TCB031

5 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV Ah, thank you! I was wondering. We just got a new Cedar Creek with the Furrion rear observation camera, and I didn't think I recalled things being reversed. We tow with a 2016 Ram 2500, so I'll be glad to see what mods you eventually do to your truck!

Ray are there any markings on the GPS mount in the center of your dash for your Garmin GPS. I could really use one of those.

@johnirwin1837

5 жыл бұрын

I mounted my on its suction cup to the flat spot just to the left of the cutout he used. Works great.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

It's a Bayou Goat Mount - www.bayougoatmounts.com/

@bradpennington4778

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray

@bradpennington4778

5 жыл бұрын

I also use those spots for my gps's. Need the center spot for the rear observation camera. Thanks

How did you convert video to mp4 mine only records in AVI

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

My video editing software converts video files from different formats. I use a product from Corel www.videostudiopro.com/en/products/videostudio/ultimate/ But I'm sure most editors can handle it. I also have dedicated video converter software - www.aimersoft.com/video-converter.html Cheers, Ray

With video recording, it sounds like one you could use in front too..

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I have a Garmin Dashcam the records the front view. :)

At least you bought the right truck. Did you get a diesel?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Cummins 6.7L and the AISIN transmission. 385hp and 930 ft/lbs of torque. :) www.loveyourrv.com/introducing-our-new-ram-3500-truck-big-blue-ii/

How did you attach the monitor to the beanbag?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I removed the hardware the bean bag and cut the Haloview plastic mount to fit then peeled off the 3M tape film and stuck it on. Seem to be holding, I may add some tiny screws too. Cheers, Ray

Lots of stuff on the dash. Some stage you will get a ticket for having all that stuff on your dash. But I'm sure you checked out the legalities of blocking your view. Already made it down south Ray. Almost had to get a new truck also. Did have to spend $6,500 for a Dodge transmission.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I think for the most part its common sense if it's blocking the view they may ticket. Suction cup mounts on the windshield seemed to be frowned on. I'll trade the ticket for the extra safety of seeing what's behind me. Sorry to hear about the tranny, that's quite the bill. All the best, Ray

@G_RAThbun

5 жыл бұрын

Love Your RV we hope to run into you somewhere down here in Yuma area. We have rented a lot in town. Let me know when you are in town. Don't know if you remember or not but we copied a lot of your electrical system on our trailer. Would like to just chat and say hello. I know in South Dakota you cannot have anything even hanging from your mirror. I had friends pull in with some object hanging from their mirror and got a ticket which put them in jail. Because of other offenses. They missed the whole week of Sturgis. Although us old people can get away with that. All we got to do is act stupid it works for me all the time. See you soon. Gary

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Will do. :)

Will it record all 4 cameras views simultaneously?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

The manual indicates it can record in QUAD or SPLIT modes, says press OK button to start or pause recording.

@luisgravano6123

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does.

Is that a back up camera or an observation camera? 984ft is only 11 mph. So if you are traveling 70 mph I think it might not work. I may be wrong. It will be interesting to see you results.

@luisgravano6123

5 жыл бұрын

984 feet is the transmission distance when barrier free, not the speed. Thanks.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

It can be used as both. I find the killer application for me is as a rearview observation cameraI traveled yesterday and hit speeds of 60 MPH and the camera worked well. A slight bit of stutter when looking at the lines on the road but to be expected for a wireless signal. Overall I really liked it. It's great to clearly see vehicles in my blindspot behind the trailer. The 984 feet is the max distance between the camera and display when mounting with no obstructions between them. Cheers, Ray

Ray- does Ann have her own channel for photography ?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes - kzread.info :)

Good video, as always. I had gotten a wireless camera from the Hersey RV show this year, but didnt like the resolution. Plus it was over $300. They were nice enough to except a return. Anyhow. after getting a checking it out (with a 12v battery.... because I dont have my 5th wheel yet) wasn't thrilled and then found a video from Mortons on the Move (kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIl9qY9sYbipdrg.html) video on a DIY backup camera and its 1/6 the price at the same resolution and can be a DVR (my version). I do like the resolution of yours, which is better than my DIY. Please keep us informed of what you think. I would also like to install side cameras too... lol cant do that to easy with the DIY kit. Cheers

Funny that they felt it necessary to report the range in feet. 984 feet is 300 meters.

@debra-vs

5 жыл бұрын

Marshall Poe, in the USA, we use miles, yards, feet, and inches.

@marshallpoe8087

5 жыл бұрын

@@debra-vs - Yep, I live in Boise, Idaho. I just thought it humorous that a Chinese company would tailor their specs to the US versus the rest of the world. Perhaps they think it makes it look more "American".

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

I bet its just the Chinese to US English translation software they used. ;)

Would you buy another cougar?

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

If I was shopping in the same price range I'd seriously look at one. But to be honest we haven't gone RV shopping for many years now so don't really know what's out there and how the Cougars are now. Here is a review I did a while back after 6 years of fulltime living it ours - www.loveyourrv.com/cougar-trailer-review-fulltime-rving/

See full blog post - www.loveyourrv.com/installing-a-haloview-wireless-rv-backup-camera-model-mc7108/ and the full review post and video - www.loveyourrv.com/haloview-wireless-rv-backup-camera-review/

Ray, Got my Haloview system and really like it so far. Not using the RV until April since it is buried in snow but this will be great addition. Here is my first review on how I set it up to go on my towed vehicle. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lY6orciuYsrAocY.html

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Cool, hope it does the job for you. Cheers!