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Geoff at Drym
 


Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Central reversing camera


I originally fitted a reversing camera into the offside number plate light, but got fed up with the offset position. Got the drill out and 'butchered' the top of the upper tailgate and fitted a camera in the centre just below the high brake light. Actually three holes.






Hopefully, despite the shadows, you can see the end result and also the tow hitch in a central position with a good rearward view. It's the wrong way round as it's a photo of the satnav screen.

The tailgate is double skinned and I had to cut the cable, feed it through and then rejoin the five feeds with soldered joints. But it works!!! Thumbs Up

So much easier to hitch up to my trailers. Very Happy
 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
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Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's ) 
 
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tintenter
 


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was that a NTSC or PAL camera
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Geoff at Drym
 


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According to the spec sheet it's both.


It's connected via a GVIF unit and comes on when reverse is selected. Thumbs Up
 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's ) 
 
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geoffsnook
 


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I went down the root of fitting a camera in the rear bumper in front of the eye to make it easier to hitch up



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Geoff at Drym
 


Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

What's the rearward view like for parking?
 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's ) 
 
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battrooper
 


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That is such a cool toy to have. Nice work.

I want one now... Thumbs Up
  
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geoffsnook
 


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I prefer it i can see more of the road when reversing but i do have 2 rear cameras fitted which i can change between there are a couple of pictures in my gallery went away this week and no arguments with swmbo result Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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Geoff at Drym
 


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geoffsnook wrote:
I went down the root of fitting a camera in the rear bumper in front of the eye to make it easier to hitch up



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So do you hitch up first and then remove the electrics cover?
Have to say, that's a very neat installation.
 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's ) 
 
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geoffsnook
 


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Yes i do but i put tow bar in first so i can get it right with the suspension lowered and then raise suspension and hey ho its on and then undo the turn buckle and pull out the 2 feeds Thumbs Up
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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Geoff at Drym
 


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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

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 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's ) 
 
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geoffsnook
 


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Thanks Geoff did not take to long to do the longest part was making sure i could fit the camera in front of the large D ring so i got the camera in the middle Thumbs Up
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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JMack
 


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Scotland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Manual Java BlackDiscovery 3

What camera did you fit geoffsnook?

Is that a ring of led's for night time? What activates them, or do they come on every time?
  
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Cellerdweller
 


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I put my hitch camera here .The camera is adjustable and the image is in the centre of the screen .I can switch between the two cameras via the gvif selector switch ,makes hitching the tintent easier Thumbs Up
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geoffsnook
 


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JMack wrote:
What camera did you fit geoffsnook?

Is that a ring of led's for night time? What activates them, or do they come on every time?


It's a £9 eBay camera that is clear as day yes the outer rings are for night vision and they come on every time I select reverse I have. 2 reversing cameras one in the rear number plate light and one as you see and I do find the lower one easier to hitch up the van but can use the both as I managed to get a switch off harp which works well Thumbs Up
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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How easy was it to get the cables down the inside of the tailgate trim on the number plate camera install?
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