I put a backup camera on my pickup camper, and it works very well, with some caveats:

- I prefer a 'wired' camera vs the 'wireless' style. I tried a wireless one to start with, and the quality was terrible. The wired style is a hassle too, but at least you can see.

- Get a good quality camera with IR LED's integrated into the camera. This is essential for low/no light operation.

You might consider a camera on your tow vehicle instead of the trailer. This would eliminate the need for yet another cable between the trailer and the tow vehicle, and would allow one camera to view the entire trailer and surroundings.

See

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-Choos...00000000037397

and

http://reviews.ebay.com/Buying-From-...00000012109535

For more information.

Frank (TA)

On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 2:26:04 PM UTC-5, son_of_flubber wrote:
Anyone use a camera on their glider trailer?



I'm thinking about mounting a backup camera(s) on the fin of my glider trailer (one pointed forward and one pointed backwards). My motivation is mostly to raise the odds during lane changes. I recently priced the hardware on Amazon. You can get a multi-camera capable 7" screen and two cameras for less than $100.



It's also becoming more common to record what the camera sees to establish fault in accidents.