Hopkins Towing Solutions 50002 Smart Hitch Backup Camera And Sensor System

After several holes in my bumper from hitting the trailer hitch, I decided I needed a backup camera. I tried a wireless backup camera. I liked the ease of installation. It didn't work. After a lot of frustration, I gave up. I decided not to try wireless again. I'm very pleased with the Hopkins Smart Hitch. It is powered by a backup light, so you have to run some wires. I had to drill a hole to get the wire into the passenger compartment. The wire that leads to the camera is sturdy with a connector that doesn't require a large hole to get through. It seems to be reasonably waterproof. I was careful to avoid places where the wire could be pinched by suspension components. I was able to mostly hide the wire once it was inside by tucking it under plastic or carpet, but it is visible in spots. The screen is a little small, about the size of a cell phone display. I can live with it. The display is sharp and updates rapidly in real time. It makes hitching a trailer a snap. The field of view is limited, so the camera is only useful when you get close to the trailer. It has sensors that beep a lot. They aren't really useful to me because I can see the hitch fine. They might be useful in low light. I don't need it for anything but hitching trailers. The small field of view limits its usefulness for anything else. I haven't used it a lot yet, so I don't know how it will hold up to harsh weather conditions. However, at this time I am very pleased with it and would recommend it highly to anyone who doesn't have a factory camera. And doesn't mind running the wires.Update: I gave the impression that the field of view was limited. That isn't true. If you adjust the camera properly, you can actually see the hitch and also see what is behind the vehicle. And the sensors will warn you if you are going to hit something. In its initial configuration, the camera was aimed very low. I continue to highly recommend it.

Ya había comprado un producto igual a este, la vdd lo recomiendo mucho por ser duradero, impermeable, y se ajusta a diferentes necesidades, incluye sensores para detectar obstáculos con un 90% de eficiencia pero si ayudan bastante, yo la instale en una grand cherokee (no es para este vehiculo) y funcionan excelente, 100% recomendado este producto

Works perfectly and instals as advertised. Sealed the camera Box with silicone to avoid water inside as described by other buyers. Have a 1500 silverado crew cab and had about 4 feet of wire left over so really long enough.Edit March 2019. Had issues with backup lines witch stopped working. Display showed only hitch lines even if they were off in the menu. Still on waranty so contacted Hopkins and never got an answer. Instead I contacted Amazon and within 2 hours I got an answer and they shipped me a replacement unit immediately. Waiting for replacement to arrive to change the defective one. Thanks Amazon.Édit march 18 2019. Replaced the display and camera after receiving them. Problem was that the licence plate was pinching the sensor wire. This is obviously a vice in fabrication of the camera module since the wires of the backup sensors wires can touch the licence plate and be damaged by vibrations.

I'm pretty happy with the unit but took a long time to get it to the point where I could use it as no one stocks the extension cables ? You have to contact Hopkins towing solutions and they will send one out to you free of charge but it takes forever ! If you're thinking about buying one call Hopkins right away order the cable the same day you order the unit because you're going to need it ! I have a newer Dodge ram 1500 crew cab with the 5.7 foot box you have to go through the firewall as the undercarriage of the truck is all insulated With a 5 foot extension you can put it anywhere you like with no problems without nowhere nesr long enough to make a clean install The seven pin plug works like a charm It's a really decent kit for the money better than most I've seen for more $$. Screen is a tad bit small but with good driving skills and commonsense the screen is well big enough! Camera and back up sensors work very well just take the time to adjust the sensors properly you will enjoy it ! I looked at many wireless units with the lag or freezing there's no point going wireless the technology just isn't there yet if you could get one that runs at 5.8 GHz instead of 2.4 GHz it might be a little bit more user-friendly This unit is really easy to install might need some sort of wire insulation as you get closer to the firewall as the exhaust gets a little close to the frame rails but just take your time and do it right!

Bought this for my son's 2011 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab pickup. Total install time was 2 hours, and quite easy. Most of the time was spent routing the cable under the truck. Bought 1/4" flexible plastic wire conduit from Harbor Freight that is split down the middle. Ran wire in that, then zip tied it along the other cables along the driver's side frame. Then ran wire up through the rubber grommet under the driver's side front carpet. Drilled a 1/4" hole through the grommet, pushed wire through, and used some caulk just to make sure the hole was water tight. I mounted the display on the windshield, above the rear view mirror, on the right side. You will need to buy the extension cable to reach this spot. The picture is very clear, better than expected. No lines or distortion. I thought the display was a bit small, but it is just the right size, and fits nicely above the rear view mirror. Just one minor issue....there's a random screen flicker (slight) every once in a while. It does not impact use at all. I checked all connections, and they are tight, and taped with electric tape. Regardless, I would highly recommend this unit, especially over any wireless unit on the market. If you have a pickup, especially a Silverado, this is THE backup camera to get. There's no splicing of wires. It comes with a plug that plugs in line with the hitch plug, behind the bumper. Just make sure to use eye protection when working under the vehicle. Dirt and rust will fall in your face. Definitely use goggles. I used my regular glasses and still got stuff in my eyes. Overall, no special skills needed to do this job. Just make sure to run the wire in areas that it will not get pinched. Glad I bought this item!