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Probably a lot less than those fancy coach type mirrors that look like insect antenna.Wonder how much a new camera stalk costs compared to a new wing mirror when some clown hits it?
Wonder how much a new camera stalk costs compared to a new wing mirror when some clown hits it?
Drove a Mercedes tractor unit a few weeks ago. It had the camera mirrors fitted. They are strange to begin with but after a while I realised how good they were. Once coupled up to a trailer it gets better. Reversing into very confined space like a loading dock is much easier and having just a few inches of space is no longer an issue. Everyone will have different opinions but for me they are one thing I like about modern technology. Price to replace is a four figure sum I'm told.
Camera is a fraction of the price of a mirror AND the mirrors get knocked off on a regular basis ( the drivers tell us mostly by motorhomes)Wonder how much a new camera stalk costs compared to a new wing mirror when some clown hits it?
No, No, No. Usually by "tippers" going "hell for leather", downhill into Shrewsbury!. Grrrrrrr!.Camera is a fraction of the price of a mirror AND the mirrors get knocked off on a regular basis ( the drivers tell us mostly by motorhomes)
I am sure they will be on our next van
Martin
I will probably be retired by the time they filter down to the used market. Also I see the fixing points are still there for mirrors. May be this is for the second hand market or when they are shipped to Africa.
I should have added it will most likely be sub 3500kg panel van possibly even electric, or a a nice VarioMobilYou are going to be in sooo much trouble if Jen sees this Martin
I really like the idea of cameras instead of mirrors but wish they didnt stick out as far. I wonder at what point it will be possible to retro fit them?
I know your right Phil but just can't stop myself ticking boxes anywayMore to go wrong? Most problems are due to ancillary equipment these days.
If it ain’t got it, it can’t go wrong.
Phil
Hi Martin.I know your right Phil but just can't stop myself ticking boxes anyway
Martin
If mounted flush with the side of the cab you'd potentially have restricted visibility down the side of the trailer.Maybe I’m missing something , but why fit the cameras sticking out at the side like that? Surely you would get a better composite picture using 3 cameras: one almost flush with each door and one in the rear of the vehicle ( could be a plug in at the rear of the trailer.) . The side ones could be at high level and point down to provide a 360 view like fitted to many cars like Volvo 4x4 these days