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add on back up camera question

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Filmmaker1225, Aug 17, 2012.

  1. Filmmaker1225

    Filmmaker1225 Junior Member

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    I'm looking at 2 used Prius' a 2 and a 4. If i go with the two can I add a a back up camera, and what would it cost, approximately?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Filmmaker1225, Aug 17, 2012
  2. mdncn2762

    mdncn2762 Junior Member

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    A great deal!!
     
    #2 mdncn2762, Aug 18, 2012
  3. IMkenNY

    IMkenNY Im just being nosy

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    It cost me ~$350 in parts and 2.5 hours labor to add a 2012 prius 2 bluetooth 6.1 touchscreen radio, microphone and backup camera to my 2011 prius 2. I used multiple used parts sources to get the parts at a reasonable cost (forum member, salvage yard and Ebay)
     
    #3 IMkenNY, Aug 18, 2012
  4. donroger1

    donroger1 Junior Member

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    Just installed the Ottonavi Headunit with a backup camera today.
    Ottonavi and camera were just under $600.
    The camera wiring did not reach the HU so I had to zip into town for a RCA coupling and 3' cable.
    Also had to trim the blanking plate to "surround" the camera.
    I am a little anal so it took me nearly 8 hours to finish.

    All is working perfectly though.
     
    #4 donroger1, Aug 18, 2012
  5. ray6088

    ray6088 Junior Member

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    My 2012 already pre-wire from hu to the hitch. I just need camera and 3ft wire(4wires), this all. But I heard one person who need to wire-up the driver kicker panel but I don't need.
     
    #5 ray6088, Aug 25, 2012
  6. Franknbeans

    Franknbeans Junior Member

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    Ray,

    Where in the hitch? Do you have a picture of the harness and the wire colors?
     
    #6 Franknbeans, Oct 26, 2012
  7. PriusBocephus

    PriusBocephus New Member

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    Yes, please let us know ray6088 how you did it on the 2012 Prius 2.
     
    #7 PriusBocephus, Nov 22, 2012
  8. RxGATOR

    RxGATOR Go Gators!

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    IMKen, omg i'm trying to find a HU from a 2012 to install in my 2011. Could I ask which sites you were looking at? I'm having a hard time hunting these things down. pref one with a navi.
     
    #8 RxGATOR, Nov 22, 2012
  9. striker308

    striker308 Three time Prius owner

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    dumb question but has anyone thought of installing one for the front to help with heavy fog or snow? I've noticed that when backing up I can see much better in the rear cam in fog and snow that I can by just looking back.
     
    #9 striker308, Nov 22, 2012
  10. Whirlwind

    Whirlwind Well, it's not REAL!!!

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    Hi. Is there any options such as using a modified rearview mirror monitor? I would have like the trim 3 with nav and monitor but it was out of my price range. I although thought that having a small one on the mirror would be more convenient. I look up there anyway, even with the monitor on. I am not studying the surrounding for a place to land a mars probe after all. Just checking of kids trash cans and curbs. My main concerns are I don't want wires showing, and want it hardwired into the car, not plugged into the accessory plug. I don't really need the nav. My cellphone google maps are probably more up to date anyway.
    Thanks
    WW
     
    #10 Whirlwind, Nov 27, 2012
  11. ray6088

    ray6088 Junior Member

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    [​IMG]
     
    #11 ray6088, Dec 6, 2012
  12. striker308

    striker308 Three time Prius owner

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    Amazon.com: Pyle PLCM4300WIR Rear View Mirror Wireless Back-Up Camera System with 4.3-Inch TFT Touch Screen and Universal Mount Low Lux Camera with Scale Line: Car Electronics

    Like this?
     
    #12 striker308, Dec 7, 2012
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