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Backup camera shutter?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Paul Gregory, Jan 9, 2024.

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  1. Paul Gregory

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    I love the way my VW has a retractable camera, that pops out when you go in reverse. The rest of the time, it's protected from mud and dust. I never have to clean the lens.

    I'm looking for something similar for my 2024 Prius Prime. Unless road conditions are dry, every time I use the camera, it's obscured with mud, dirt or snow. All I want is some sort of shutter that covers the lens until you go into reverse, when it flips open. I have seen such things online, but nothing for my vehicle. Does such a thing exist?
     
    #1 Paul Gregory, Jan 9, 2024
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    Our old 300 Mercedes had little window washers / wipers on the headlights ..... that would seem a likely way to clean a dirty rear view camera, however the lens protector seems like it would even be better!
     
    #2 hill, Jan 10, 2024
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    Unfortunately there's no rear wiper/washer on the new Prius. No source for washer fluid.

    My Prius Plug-in had a rear wiper-washer, to which I connected a water line and a nozzle. It never worked well.
     
    #3 Paul Gregory, Jan 10, 2024
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    There is a washer for camera for the Dgital Rear View Mirror and the Panoramic View (if you have those options).
     
    #5 aforkosh, Jan 10, 2024
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