Reversing Camera Location Options

[vsideboy]

If you have a reversing camera, where have you located it as I have been around and in and out with mine and I can't find a really good place that will let me see much more than if I turn around.

I have a low light camera with several infrared led's so it will work in zero light, but these obviously won't light up enough of my driveway when reversing into it.

Also it has a viewing angle of about 50-60 degrees, I realise if I change the lens then I could get a greater angle from it but anyone know where I could get a replacement lens for it for not much £££'s

Cheers.
Dan

[C3L1CA]

I put one in my 3rd brake light but don't think that you have one since you have a hatchback. Maybe hit up ebay for some lenses, and ever think about mounting it somewhere by your license plate?

[vsideboy]

I do have the 3rd light, which is currently full of leds for brake and reverse.

I originally wanted it outside but then thought it would end up being a waste of time cos it would need cleaning all the time.

I cannot find a good internal location so it will end up going outside, was considering putting it behind the rear number plate and move the plate when I want to use it (which would keep the camera clean) but not been able to find an easy way of moving the plate.

[tomazws]

Don't they have some sort of license plate rear camera mounting thing on eBay?

[vsideboy]

not sure tbh mate, it is a bit bulky too 5cm deep by about 4cm diameter so it doesn't actually fit into the recess for the plate. I would need to hack some of the recess out to allow it to fit in.

If I were to put it behind the plate then I would have to mount it inside the boot (which isn't a problem cos it would be easier to put some brackets in to fasten it to then.

[tomazws]

but then.. usually they come with built-in camera... hmmm...

[vsideboy]

Never seen those before mate.
Look a bit naff too in my opinion.