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Crux CUB-01 Universal bullet backup cam — flush-mount

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Item # 249CUB01

Crux's CUB-01 backup camera mounts seamlessly on cars with a lip-style overhang above the license plate.

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Crux's CUB-01 backup camera mounts seamlessly on cars with a lip-style overhang above the license plate.

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Product highlights:

  • bullet backup camera
  • 4' video cable with 27' extension included
  • compatible with any radio with an RCA video input (most aftermarket models, only a few factory)
  • extension cable required for most applications
  • 170° wide angle
  • resolution: 480 TV lines
  • no front-cam capability
  • parking lines included (selectable)
  • 0.4 Lux minimum for night driving
  • dimensions: 7/8" x 7/8" x 7/8"
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # CUB-01
  • Item # 249CUB01
  • California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.

What's in the box:

Crux CUB-01 owner's manual

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  • Rear-view camera (attached 4' cable)
  • 27' Video signal cable w/ attached 3' power/ground wires
  • Hole-saw bit (18.5mm)
  • Wiring Instructions

Featured review

Fits anywhere! Good picture! Includes a hole saw, but the tooth pattern looked a little aggressive to me, so I used a stepped drill bit instead. Installation looks almost factory, if 90's Camaros ever came with backup cameras!

Steven from Glen Burnie

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Features & specs

Features and Specs
Camera Type Rear
Resolution 480 TV lines
Parking Guidelines Selectable
Lux Rating 0.4
Selectable Views N
Reversed Image Mirror
Horizontal Viewing Angle 170 degrees
Vertical Viewing Angle 90 degrees
Wireless No
Plug type Composite video

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Features

Rear-View Camera: The Crux CUB-01 rear-view camera can be installed in a variety of vehicles with an aftermarket in-dash multimedia or navigation receiver installed. Your aftermarket receiver must feature an integrated video monitor and a composite video camera input. The camera allows you to view what's behind you on your in-dash receiver's video monitor when you put your vehicle in reverse.

Note: The Crux CUB-01 rear-view camera is meant as a back-up aid only; never solely rely on the rear-view camera when backing-up. In addition to using the rear-view camera, always look behind you to make sure everything is clear when backing up your vehicle.

Image Sensor & Lens: The Crux CUB-01 rear-view camera features a CCD image sensor that offers 480 lines of resolution. The bright f/1.2 lens has 170° (horizontal) x 90° (vertical) viewing angle. The minimum illumination is 0.4 Lux.

Park Assist Lines: The rear-view camera provides parking assist lines on the screen of your vehicle's in-dash aftermarket monitor. These parking lines are there to assist you when backing up into a parking space. There are two vertical lines which help you judge the left and right edges of the parking space and your vehicle. There are also 3 color-coded horizontal lines that are used to distinguish how close you are getting to the end of the parking spot - Green (Clear), Yellow (Getting Close), Red (Very Close).

Note: You can remove the Park Assist Lines by cutting the two exposed white wires on the camera's cable.

Waterproof Housing: The Crux CUB-01 rear-view camera features a IP67 waterproof housing.

Flush-Mount Installation: You will need to drill a 3/4" (18.5mm) hole in your vehicle's rear exterior panel. A hole-saw bit is included. The rear-view camera mounts in this opening and features an integrated spring-loaded mounting bracket which secures the camera in place.

Note: Make sure you have the camera orientated correctly so the image is displayed correctly on your receiver's screen.

Connections: The rear-view camera features an attached 4' power/signal cable and comes with a 27' video cable with attached 3' power/ground wires. At the end of the video cable is a male RCA composite video plug, which connects to the composite, rear-view camera input of your head unit. The power (red) & ground (black) wires will need to be hardwired. Power can be obtained from your vehicle's reverse light circuit or from the +12V accessory wire of your aftermarket stereo (if applicable). The ground will need to be connected to your vehicle's metal chassis.

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12 questions already asked

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Is this a 4 or 5 pin wire?
jason  Jan 02, 2022
1 answer
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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.
kenneth  Jan 06, 2022 (Staff)
Q
Can you set it up to beep when nearing objects with a pioneer dmh 1500 nex?
greg  Oct 21, 2021
1 answer
A
No
sam  Oct 21, 2021
Q
what is the red wire at the rca plug on the Crux Cub 01 for? will this work with the Sony XAV AX1000 HEAD UNIT?
remigijus  Aug 07, 2021
3 answers
A
I didn't used red wire B , i think it can be connect to constant 12v point in vehicle for camera always ON , but you must not connect red A on reverse light circuit in order for red wire B to work. Only 1 connect not both, either camera constant on or ON when reversed.
loi  Aug 10, 2021
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It can be used as the power wire that gives the camera power instead of using the power wire that is closer to the camera. This is helpful when wanting to access the camera when the vehicle is not in reverse
jason  Aug 09, 2021 (Staff)
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The red wire connects to one of the wires coming out of the head unit (should be a pigtail out of the harness) that is labeled for the rear camera. It causes the head unit to switch the screen to the camera feed when you go into reverse. From what i saw, the Sony ax1000 has rear camera capability
masterminded  Aug 09, 2021
Q
Have you had any experience using this camera on older model BMW's (2001) with factory backup camera option?
hannibal  Jul 20, 2021
1 answer
A
You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.
thomas  Jul 27, 2021 (Staff)
Q
How is this camera in the rain? Does the picture ever get fuzzy?
joshua  Feb 22, 2020
2 answers
A
No different than any other camera, water will distort the image
tim  Feb 24, 2020
A
Yes if surface mounted without any protection from above the lens.
mark  Feb 22, 2020
Q
I purchased a Crux Cub-01 camera and Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX multimedia receiver and want know if I should cut the white loop wire on the camera harness? I assume that the white wire is cut because the pioneer receiver can produce and adjust the guidelines.
jack  Jan 17, 2020
2 answers
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I don't have that particular receiver so I don't know if it can produce its own guidelines but when installing my camera I didn't attach the white wire to anything and still had guidelines. The best thing to do is to connect everything while the receiver is outside of the dash and test out the camera.
landon  Jan 18, 2020
A
no I like the lines from the camera better then what the radio offers . but i got a sony
sam  Jan 18, 2020
Q
Can this unit be ran as a front facing camera?
wesley  Jan 08, 2020
3 answers
A
Yes it can
greg  Jan 08, 2020
A
Yes it can
jeremy  Jan 08, 2020
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I can't see why not. If you can run the wire, it'll produce video.
matt  Jan 08, 2020
Q
Can the parking lines be adjusted?
steven  Jan 04, 2020
5 answers
A
They can be adjusted in and out but not side-to-side. They won't help much for keeping within a lane unless you have the camera exactly centered, but at least you can set the distance to keep from hitting things.
mark  Jan 09, 2020
A
No. Had to use my head unit for that
thomas  Jan 06, 2020
A
No, they can be removed
isaac  Jan 04, 2020
A
No
dan  Jan 04, 2020
A
Don't think the lines are adjustable on the camera, but i have a kenwood stereo, and they are adjustable through it.
russell  Jan 04, 2020
Q
Is the lens on this product made of glass or plastic?
derek  Aug 07, 2019
1 answer
A
It's glass. I have two and am pleased with them.
edward  Aug 07, 2019
Q
What diameter is the hole for this camera?
luke (louis b,iii)  Jun 14, 2019
4 answers
A
The camera specs are 7/8x7/8x7/8. Use an 18.5mm saw bit for hole. Crutchfield normally supplies the saw bit in the box when you receive it.
larry  Jun 26, 2019
A
The camera measures 0.732", but they give you a 18.5 mm hole saw to make the hole.
stanley  Jun 26, 2019
A
I dont recall exactly, but the supplied bit did nothing on a metal bumper. I drilled starter hole then used a step bit until snug fit was acquired.
david  Jun 26, 2019
A
The camera comes with a 7/8 hole saw, which is the od of the camera, this saw is just useless, if you're drilling metal it will break, and it's too small in diameter, you will need a 1inch hole saw to fit it perfectly!! my camera still works as new.
jose  Jun 26, 2019
Q
Can you adjust the angle of this camera?
matt  Feb 25, 2019
1 answer
A
You adjust the angle of the camera body. The lens has a 170 horizontal and 90 degree vertical view which should give you full coverage even with a less than optical angle. If you have questions or want to look at cameras that can adjust you can connect with one of our Product Advisors here: https://bit.ly/2QNxGQB
casey  Mar 04, 2019 (Staff)
Q
I want to add this camera to a 2014 ram truck without existing camer installed. I have an aftermarket Kenwood multimedia receiver. Will this camera fit the tailgate handle oem position?
jon  Feb 23, 2019
1 answer
A
I'm sorry but I'm not sure about the dodge I ended up switching cameras because I was going to have to purchase a 390 dollar adapter to make this one work with factory screen. Went to one that just plugged into a port in the rear of the truck and is ready to go. Camera was 250 but about 15 min to hook up and nothing else required
ryan  Feb 24, 2019
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