Rear view cameras

[friscobob]

Has anyone tried to get rid of their rearview mirrors by installing a rearview camera? Sure would clean up the sides of the truck.

 

[skysurfer]

Rear view camera doesn't cover the blind spot when changing lanes. Pretty sure most states' vehicle codes require at least one side view mirror.

 

[350runner]

Pretty positive you'll eventually get a ticket not having them.

Sent from the dust in front of you!

 

[firebane]

Has anyone tried to get rid of their rearview mirrors by installing a rearview camera? Sure would clean up the sides of the truck.

Laws generally say that if your vehicle came with them you need them. With that said some vehicles only came with a drivers side and in that situation you don't need a passenger.

 

[friscobob]

Maybe install two cameras, one each side of rear window at drivers eye level. Blind spot solved. Have to read the law for sure.

 

[83kid]

Maybe install two cameras, one each side of rear window at drivers eye level. Blind spot solved. Have to read the law for sure.

It'd never be legal. You would be looking at a camera on the dash, not looking to either side of you, so no matter what you did and where you placed it it would be very unsafe.
And, you say that having those 2 cameras there would solve the blind spot, not really. The blindspot is when a car is almost directly next to you, but not quite so you cant see them unless you turn your head, so the blindspot would be even worse with the cameras.

Don't want to bash your idea or anything, but it'd never work. And, IMO, trucks would look bad without the mirrors

 

[joecal]

I wouldn't suggest that either. I thought one would be nice for backing up though. I have one in my GMC Terrain and really like it especially when backing up to my boat trailer.

 

[yevgenievich]

I had good success with OEM Style Rear View Mirror Back Up Camera System by Rear View Safety.


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