Great video... we are looking at installing a Haloview camera on our trailer. Thanks for sharing your process and honest review.

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

No problem Happy Place Diaries. Don't forget there are links in the video description if you decide to buy one or for more details 👍👍🚐

You are my saviour your videos have been so helpful on many occasions......thank you so much ☘☘🇮🇪

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, John. Glad you found them useful. Which videos have you found the most useful?

Once again, a very good video. Thanks, Ads! Pluggin all the extra gadgets in is a real problem in motorhomes and cars in general. The old cigarette lighter plugs are very clumsy and they are not in the best place for running cables.

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ari.

Brill vlog Ads you did great fitting it after you had a bit of trouble at first,at least you can keep a eye on people around you now .😀👍

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris 👍👍👍

It looks like a great unit

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lydia

Good video. Well explained. Thanks Ads

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Captain Fantastic. Great name BTW 👍👍👍

@davidmeadowcroft7626

4 жыл бұрын

Herman Hits the Road Loved our Elton as a kid. I’m Songforguy on Instagram just for consistency 😜

In our previous motorhome we had a fully wired rear view camera - could switch between cameras with tilted down and wider rear view. Useful but didn’t really help in the dark or bad weather as rain would cover the lens. I’ve driven cars with bumper height reversing cameras which is what I’d like, lot more detail for manoeuvring.

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip, what I don't mention in this video is the fact that it also has rear night vision. I'm going to use RainX on the lens to keep the rain off 👍👍

Good ‘layman’s description of work involved, great stuff. Could have fitted a skylight while you were you were up there ! Regards AJ

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, not really, there's a solar panel above my head also the roof is sloped. Thanks for the idea though 👍👍

on the external camera i would of put some sealant behind it..That would stop water getting behind the bracket over time and stop it rusting.

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks QRP, we may still do that

Great content as usual Ads. You got there in the end. It's the one accessory I've never had all these years but I'm now thinking it may be a good idea. Because we don't have a windscreen mounted mirror, does the Haloview come with some sort of suction device or can it be mounted on top of the dashboard? Bob

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob. Haloview do also have dash mounted monitors but it wouldn't be too difficult to stick a rear view mirror on the windscreen and then mount the MC10

@luisgravano6123

3 жыл бұрын

yes, they offers almost all kinds of accessory for RV camera

Nice video but you would be advised to take the rear one back off and apply sealant to all the holes as the rubbers will perish eventually and rain will get in , nice video though well done

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, sealant was applied everywhere

A very interesting video. A really clever bit of kit, pity it's not just a screen, rather than the mirror. The way you've wired it, don't you have to drive with your lights on all the time?

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, yeah we have to drive with the lights on. Which isn't a problem because it also adds a level of safety

Good effort and a nice review. I would have wired the rear camera into the reversing lights and attached the front screen to the dash connected to a lighter socket. Then just use it as a reverse camera. Does the ignition have to be on to power the sidelights?

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Hi sleepy cats, that was one of our ideas too but we'd have missed out on so many of its functions such as; it's front and rear dash cam and its use as a rear view mirror. Just having it turn on when you put it in reverse is a bit of a waste. Yes, the ignition has to be on to power the lights

@sleepycatpictures1176

3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Good point. I'm always looking for the easiest option though!

Haloview web site says this Power Supply DC 5V (Note: You have to use the provided cigarette lighter to step down the voltage from 12-32V to 5V.)

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry. I realise this now 👍👍🤣

Great watch Ads.👍. Have you got a diy project planned for next week?

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laika, next video will be from Winchester.

I looked at buying one of these, but was not to keen on a mirror fixing, so I opted for a EW1300 7" Reversing Camera Kit with Twin Lens Sony CCD Bracket Camera from revcamuk..a bit more expensive but ticked all the boxes. (just got to fit it now)

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vagabond, does it also have a dash cam or is it just for reversing? The way I use the MC10 means that it's always on and I use it like a rear view mirror while moving forward.

@ThoseVagabonds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ads, I was told by the supplier that the twin cameras can be used as a reversing and rearview mirror. So I suppose one has to be wired into the reversing light while the other is wired to the ignition or main power...(Where's Chas when you need him lol)

Great video. Did you put a anti dazzling film in the end? I thought the mirror was supposed to be anti glare already? Thanks

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Ricki. No, I didn't. All I simply did was tilt the mirror away from the windows. It's a screen and not a mirror so it doesn't need to point to the rear window.

@rickidango8969

2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Ok I see. Mine may be different, I have a Halo View but it seems to be a mirror. Anyway will let you know

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

It's both, kind of. I was trying to use it as both a mirror and a screen. So, you could use the mirror while driving and have the screen come on when you put it into reverse to give you a better view of what is directly behind you. I've gone for the screen on all the time setup

Hi again ads, Just waiting on my delivery on my mc10, can I ask how you powered the rear camera to test before you wired up in Herman. Thanks Anthony

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, for the mirror I used the cigarette lighter connector that comes with it. For the rear camera it has a connector much like these (www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N5CT3AY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b-5tFb7KB7WA3). So I used a cigarette lighter socket with something similar on the end (we used it to power the 12v TV). You can just barely make it out in the video at 2:05

Brilliant video buddy just what I needed. Now I have a question if you could help matey… so I have a reverse camera fitted in my bessacar motorhome already but I’m wanting this for a rear view camera to see what’s behind while on the road , my ideas are to wire this rear cam to the one that’s in for a power source would that work or would it only come on when selecting reverse like the one fitted Then the front dash cam I’m thinking of piggyback to the fuse of the day time running lights

@HermanHitstheRoad

Жыл бұрын

Hi Elites Gaming, I'm not sure I follow you 100% but it sounds like you want to wire the Haloview into the existing camera? If the existing camera's turns on when you put the motorhome in reverse then it's probably getting the power from either the reversing light or the reversing switch in the gearbox. You'd need to check that. I hope that helps?

@Elites-asthetic

Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad ok buddy I will explain better . I’m going to wire a 12 v socket in my fuse box on dash using a piggy back fuse and other to ground then plug the dash cam to that The rear cam I will have to wire to a light like you have because like you say my rear cam is the reverse cam . I have been told there is a fix for that too The issue is the camera comes on in reverse. And the only way I think you can overcome this is locate the yellow wire at the camera and connect this to 12v ignition so that would make the cam I have in a source to daisy chain

@HermanHitstheRoad

Жыл бұрын

Right, got you 👍👍

@Elites-asthetic

Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad how long is the power cable buddy for the rear camera did you have to extend it . I’ve watched all the video but not sure if you fitted that cable with the blue wire , or that’s the original cable for the camera

@HermanHitstheRoad

Жыл бұрын

The rear camera has a short cable. We extended it to reach the rear lights.

Backwards way of looking fowards....you made some work there buddy😜😜😜

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah probably, Simon

You don't mention that the design is based on a LHD car as the camera is on the LH side of the mirror, you get a great view of the pavement. I had to turn it upside down for a full and clear panoramic view.

@HermanHitstheRoad

Жыл бұрын

I never even thought of that, ad min. Thanks. I might do that 👍👍

Very informative ads, 😊👍

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Is it something you'd be interested in?

@markmangan8586

4 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad it is bud, but what I know about electrics you can write on the back of a stamp, so I back off from doing what you have, would probably burn my mh to the ground 😯😁, hats off to you tho 😊👍

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

12v car electrics are much easier than domestic electrics.

@markmangan8586

4 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad I know your right ,its having the nerve to start a project 🤔🤷‍♂️

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

Oh of course, Mark. A lot of thinking and planning went into fitting this and it's not as though I've not dealt with car electrics before. Start small and work your way up. You could start off with fitting a car stereo or a USB connector.

Hi did you buy your halo view in the U.K., or did you import from USA. Great content again 😎 Cheers Anthony 🍻

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, it was imported. It took about 4 days I think

@peterhockings1905

2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Hi Did you have to pay import tax when it came into the UK? Also are you still happy with the unit? Regards

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

I'm still happy with it, Peter. I don't remember about the import duty

hi what about wiring to reverse light so the camera turns on when put into reverse

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, if I wired it up to the reversing light then it would only come on when going in reverse whereas now it is always on and acts as the rear view mirror.

I dont understand...u connected to the indicator light,so it would only work when u indicate??or connected to the lights means u got to have lights on all the time???

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sven, they are side lights not an indicators. Yes, I have to have the lights on for it to work which is a good thing because it adds a level of safety too.

Hello, just wondering, was it not possible to wire the camera locally to the cable going to the rear mounted brake light?

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Hi etansey, that would mean the camera would come on when the brakes were applied. The camera would turn off when my foot came off the brake pedal. So we could have wired it to the brake light but it would have been useless.

@etansey

3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad ah of course. Thinking of adding a camera myself but don't fancy wiring the power cable to the light unit. Our van has a 13 pin socket for a bike carrier light bar, was thinking of wiring the camera directly to that plug. Much trial and error no doubt. Thanks for the reply.

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

13 pin? That sounds like a tow bar connector. It may have an earth and a live for each light. If it has a permanent power connected to the ignition then that would be ideal. You also want to consider where the wires are going. If the 13 pin connector is outside your motorhome then the wires will need to find there way outside. I hope that helps? Let us know how you get on. Ads

Ads thanks for info, just ordering one as I type 🍺🍺

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

That's great. Which one did you go for, the MC10?

@penguinpeter6912

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that’s the one,looks great in your van. Hope I can sort the fitting ha

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

You just need to plan the route for the power cables and decide how you're going to turn it on. Please let us know how you get on.

@penguinpeter6912

3 жыл бұрын

Morning Ads 🥴noticed you bolted your rear camera to a wooden block,did you drill and bolt that onto Herman’s frame,or did you glue. Thanks again 👍

@HermanHitstheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

The wood is there to provide strength because what we drilled into is just fibre glass. The black sealant is like Sikaflex so is also an adhesive. I hope that helps 👍👍

Hi mate I ended up fitting this but keep getting right side light out on dash now

@HermanHitstheRoad

Ай бұрын

You may have to give it its own power feed, @Elites-asthetic rather than coming off the light.

@Elites-asthetic

Ай бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad yep did that today buddy all sorted now

Quite a palaver to fit, mind you now it's done there'll be no looking back......

@HermanHitstheRoad

4 жыл бұрын

😔 that's worse than a joke from Chas. And I can't find the face palm emoji 👍👍👍

The cables and fitting of these devices is the reason the masses don't bother as they're not capable of doing it themselves and refuse to pay extortionate labour prices to have it done for them.

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, @notmanynamesleft

Ok......i dont like to have a Rearview Mirror at all as i think it cuts off quiet a large portion of the Windscreens View,my RVM is far to big and annoying me when i driving along the Beach i have to stoop in my Drivers Seat to see wots goin on on the sidewalk....i would like a system with rear camera build into the Media Screen,or even a smaller screen somwhere in the middle of the console to check now and then wots happening at the rear of my car.....

@luisgravano6123

3 жыл бұрын

Haloview provide 5'' smaller screen model, you may check here www.haloview.com/haloview-mc5111-5-720p-hd-digital-wireless-rear-view-camera-dvr-system.html

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, @svenboden68

Useless at night massive glare. Do a night test

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

You get glare through the rear window anyway so it isn't much difference. The problem I have at night is that camera switches to IR mode and car headlights turn the camera back to normal mode and this causes a flicking between night and day vision.

@rightlanebandit9844

2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad it's 20 times brighter than out the window I asked the manufacturer to add the option of turning off the ifrared

@HermanHitstheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

And what did they say?

@rightlanebandit9844

2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad no answer yet

@rightlanebandit9844

2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad here is their answer We will sell a new camera without IR light in the future, maybe you could try it later. The infrared light is unable to be turned off, as for the issue you mentioned, for MC10's camera, it is a normal phenomenon when using it at night.