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Originally Posted by BamZipPow
I guess I would be looking fer a 3-4 channel DVR/monitoring setup. Nose, left/right on the aero cap, and an open channel fer portable monitoring. 
I like wired cameras so I ruled out wireless setups fer now. Not sure I'd be willing to invest $1k in the system...  |
BZP, yes I know, this stuff is expensive. We have to use really good quality components because everyone tends to beat the heck out of this stuff, plus we frequently build the system to the customer’s specs. Not to mention the fact that if you have any problems or need advice on how to install it you get me or one of my techs on the phone in a heart beat instead of sending emails and trying to find a phone number to call someone who has a pulse and has a clue what they’re talking about.
The pan and tilt systems are designed specifically for mounting on the back of motor homes and big trucks. The housings are 6 inches in diameter, have 180 degree + panning and about 100 degree vertical movement (anything higher and you’re just looking at the clouds).
The easiest way to describe them is if you duct taped a spotter on the back of an RV or big truck, these cameras can see anyplace your spotter could look. Up, down, sideways, and anywhere in between. Zero blind spots. They have a control cable going to the dash area, and a remote control panel that mounts on the dash. If you use the 8-camera switcher, it also has a control pad. I attached some photos of various coaches and dash layouts, including some shots of the side cameras and nosecams we use on the RV’s.
Retail cost of a pan and tilt system right now, without a monitor, directly from the factory is $1250. We build them right here in Arizona using the best components and good old American labor. There are about 35 different RV manufacturers, Prevost converters and specialty builders using them these days. You can see a list and get more info at the site I gave you before, www. totalvisionproducts.com.
I’m trying to understand exactly what you referred to about ‘nose, left/right on the aero cap’. Can you explain that a little? Knowing what kind of vehicle you’re going to put them on would help a lot. There are on average 10 or 20 cameras that will go on any given location, and usually one or two that are actually the best for that location. When you say ‘nose’ I assume you’re talking about a front mounted camera on your vehicle, but I’m lost with the ‘left/right on the aero cap’, sorry, can you explain that a little?.