Rear View Camera

[Bootleg]

I have finally taken the plunge and purchased a MoHo after 50 years towing a variety of wobble boxes. Only collected it yesterday and had a rather damp misty journey back from the (excellent) dealers near Ross on Wye and when I came to reverse into the garage I couldn't see through the rear view camera - later realised it had been obscured by road dirt sucked up in the vortex at the back. Apart from hopping out to clean it (with a sponge on a long pole ?) have any funsters a helpful solution to keep it clean in murky conditions ? The van is a Bailey Compact 540 by the way.

 

[Phill D]

our camera is at bumper height and never ( i am pleased to say ) had that problem.. was it clean when you started out?

 

[Bootleg]

Yes the van was immaculate when I collected it and was fully demonstrated so it was only due to the road conditions. The camera is fitted very high up over the rear window.

 

[Off da Grid]

Ours is on the roof, 2.7m never gets dirty.
Still trying to catch the f in spider that keeps building its web in front of it complete with leaf.
Turn on the engine before the final flight check before the off, camera comes on, then have to get out again to remove said leaf grrr.

 

[Campervan_man]

Make a little plastic cowl for it ?
I have made one for My twin cameras as they suffer from paint peel and corrosion over time due to the elements.

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[Pops 1]

I have exactly the same trouble with mine which sounds like it is fitted in a similar position, so you're not alone and it's not peculiar to your van. I haven't found a solution and I'm not sure a cowl would help as the muck seems to be driven onto the lenses from underneath.
I try and stop prior to parking up so that I can give it a quick wipe. Being 6'2" helps and I can just reach it at a stretch.

 

[POH]

Ours is on the roof, 2.7m never gets dirty.
Still trying to catch the f in spider that keeps building its web in front of it complete with leaf.
Turn on the engine before the final flight check before the off, camera comes on, then have to get out again to remove said leaf grrr.

Off da grid, you can get a spider repellent spray from garden centres just waiting to get some when local center restocks, I need it for our cctv as the little buggers keep spinning webs over the lens .

 

[Off da Grid]

What’s the spray called please.
we’ve got them in the side mirrors as well.

 

[Vipar]

Cling film before you start then rip it off before you start to reverse. Easy peasy ?

 

[Off da Grid]

Our camera is on all the time as a rear view mirror.
cant touch cling film instantly crumples in to a messy ball when I go near it.

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[Podney]

Cling film really is the tool of the devil. Only to be used by wimmins in kitchens who know what they’re doing.

 

[tonyidle]

Cling film really is the tool of the devil. Only to be used by wimmins in kitchens who know what they’re doing.

I think you'll find that the skill to make use of it declines once men reach an age when stretching it over lavatory bowls ceases to appeal.

 

[POH]

What’s the spray called please.
we’ve got them in the side mirrors as well.

The buzz 5.99 from Amazon but Google it there's loads I know quality save have it but no knowing when it will be in store

 

[POH]

Cling film really is the tool of the devil. Only to be used by wimmins in kitchens who know what they’re doing.

Rodney you better raise the barricades after that post?

 

[TUCANO]

A cane with a rag on the end is what l use to reach mine.

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[Euro330]

I was using stuff from screwfix. It`s about 500mm wide on a roll, clear or blue, actually for protecting carpets and flooring when decorating, similar to clingfilm. As my camera is just above the high level brake light had to cover both at same time. As the brake light is led the camera shows the brake light to be flickering when brakes applied but it`s just a reflection, an optical ballution!
Only did it until a small leak at the cable entry point for camera was sealed. Still got fogged up, dont really think its the answer but it was water tight.
Could you not strap the good lady to back of van or perch her on your bike rack if you have 1? You put your head out the window and shout `Wipe me off now` .
Its an option.