Front Parking Camera - My $150 / 15 min. installed Solution

[Stirthepot]

The problem I have is my car spends much of its life in a dark garage. Don’t think I’ll get benefit from the solar aspect…, not to mention I live in Seattle.

That’s said, for $20 it’s worth a shot!

for what its worth, mine too is in the garage most of the time. i think the ambient light coming through the windows i have on the doors and overhead lights that come on when someone goes in or out of the garage , that plus times i do drive the car is just enough

 

[WilliamG]

for what its worth, mine too is in the garage most of the time. i think the ambient light coming through the windows i have on the doors and overhead lights that come on when someone goes in or out of the garage , that plus times i do drive the car is just enough

I'm convinced. Should have the solar thingy on Monday. Cheers!

 

[xxaarraa]

OK @Stirthepot and @WilliamG , you both convinced me - nice writeup and feedback report. I got the solar version and installed it today. Like they both said, its a very easy install. I don't know if the solar panel will get any light to charge the battery, but desk charging the camera every 2 months is not that big of a hassle. Let's see how it holds up to the weather.

Only thing I noticed is the camera seems to be over enthusiastic in gauging distance. It shows I am hitting the obstacle when I am really 12-15 inches away. Better this than the opposite I suppose ha

 

[WilliamG]

OK @Stirthepot and @WilliamG , you both convinced me - nice writeup and feedback report. I got the solar version and installed it today. Like they both said, its a very easy install. I don't know if the solar panel will get any light to charge the battery, but desk charging the camera every 2 months is not that big of a hassle. Let's see how it holds up to the weather.

Only thing I noticed is the camera seems to be over enthusiastic in gauging distance. It shows I am hitting the obstacle when I am really 12-15 inches away. Better this than the opposite I suppose ha

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Yep you’re not wrong about the distance. It’s the nature of a wide angle and the size of our bumper that’s probably putting it off. Thankfully you can adjust the lines to make it work.

 

[Maaz]

This looks awesome, anyone else Amazon link not working on this site? I would love to order it now!

 

[xxaarraa]

This looks awesome, anyone else Amazon link not working on this site? I would love to order it now!

Amazon.com

 

[Maaz]

Amazon.com

Weird every time I click a link from here I get this, but it’s okay I believe I found it on Amazon as Auto-Vox backup camera

 

[xxaarraa]

Weird every time I click a link from here I get this, but it’s okay I believe I found it on Amazon as Auto-Vox backup camera View attachment 893914

well, apple. that's your problem. haha, just kidding.

I am sure they are all the same, but for what it's worth, my exact model was 'SunGo2' from 'Cargoplay' on amazon. It came with solar for $143 including tax.

 

[Stirthepot]

this is the one i purchased

https://amzn.to/3CBExXf or here is a link that includes the solar panel Amazon.com

 

[Maaz]

Just installed mine today. Thank you everyone here for the recommendations and pictures.
Can’t even tell it’s there !

 

[WilliamG]

Just installed mine today. Thank you everyone here for the recommendations and pictures.
Can’t even tell it’s there !
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Nice! Now angle it down so you can see the bumper!

 

[Maaz]

Nice! Now angle it down so you can see the bumper!

Oh shoot ! Is the angled down view much better?

 

[leonwu]

How easy is it to turn this screen on when you want to use it?

And for refresh model S folks, where do you store the screen so the wiring to the power doesn’t show? In the deep Center console drawer?

 

[WilliamG]

Oh shoot ! Is the angled down view much better?

You want the bumper in view, so you know where it is. Just rotate the camera and hold the screen outside the car as you do it. Will take you 30 seconds.

 

[WilliamG]

How easy is it to turn this screen on when you want to use it?

And for refresh model S folks, where do you store the screen so the wiring to the power doesn’t show? In the deep Center console drawer?

Yep I just dumped it in the deep drawer.

 

[Maaz]

You want the bumper in view, so you know where it is. Just rotate the camera and hold the screen outside the car as you do it. Will take you 30 seconds.

Oh wow I didn’t even know it could rotate like that. Thank you man! Just did it.

 

[WilliamG]

OK @Stirthepot and @WilliamG , you both convinced me - nice writeup and feedback report. I got the solar version and installed it today. Like they both said, its a very easy install. I don't know if the solar panel will get any light to charge the battery, but desk charging the camera every 2 months is not that big of a hassle. Let's see how it holds up to the weather.

Only thing I noticed is the camera seems to be over enthusiastic in gauging distance. It shows I am hitting the obstacle when I am really 12-15 inches away. Better this than the opposite I suppose ha

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Just did mine today! Solar-upgraded my existing. Took a few mins.

 

[Stirthepot]

Glad some others are enjoying this. FYI - for the first time since I installed I dropped a bar on the battery, guessing its the cold weather and my lack of driving the car over the last couple of weeks. I think a lot of people with model 3's would like this as well.

 

[Maaz]

Glad some others are enjoying this. FYI - for the first time since I installed I dropped a bar on the battery, guessing its the cold weather and my lack of driving the car over the last couple of weeks. I think a lot of people with model 3's would like this as well.

Thank you so much! I think all Tesla owners can benefit greatly from this!

 

[Stirthepot]

Thank you so much! I think all Tesla owners can benefit greatly from this!

did you post a video with a referral link for purchases on youtube?