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Scott from Columbia, MO on 6/25/2025
Good picture quality. Easy to install. Brackets a little flimsy
Pros: Good picture Easy install
Cons: Bracket a little flimsy
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yeah
Jonathan And from Easley, SC on 6/6/2025
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Nice upgrade over not having a back-up camers
Ed from DACULA, GA on 5/27/2025
Let's be honest. Taking a component that starts outside a vehicle, bringing it inside, and then wiring the whole interior length of a car is not the easiest task for an amateur (apparently some professionals struggle with it too). After watching some Crutchfield Videos and Vehicle Specific YouTube Videos, I got a good idea on the path I wanted to take, and it worked out well. This item was fairly easy to install. I say fairly because I haven't gotten the lights on the camera to work. I know I grounded and tapped into the reverse light wire, but maybe i don't have a strong connection. (Wish I would have just tapped into my license plate lights) Everything else about this install was "easy" and worked as expected. This camera connected/worked easily with my new Boss BE920WCPA Head Unit. The video feed is a bit grainy and it's not the sharpest of images. However, I've found it to be responsive and for the price, a pretty good option.
Pros: Fairly easy install
Cons: Bit grainy video feed
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Crutchfield customer from GILBERT, AZ on 5/10/2025
Instructions are not helpful at all.
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Burton from Cambria Heights, NY on 4/22/2025
I installed it with an alpine ILX 507 head unit in a 2011 corvette. Great picture and clear at night. First I thought I had a bad unit with no picture. Then read that alpine has a safety feature where u have to cycle the emergency brake 2-3 times for set up. Relieved and happy. good product
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Amazing Service
Ross from Tujunga, CA on 4/19/2025
Great product and the service provided, from CRUTFIELD, was AMAZING!!!! I highly recommend them to anyone. My family and fiends are for EVER customer!!! Thank you!
Pros: License plate frame
Cons: My installer was able to modify.
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Jose from Bolingbrook, IL on 3/26/2025
Easy job instructions are straight to the point, love the end result works really well will recommend it to anyone
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Great backup camera
David from BATON ROUGE, LA on 3/22/2025
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
I like this little camera, does what it is supposed and the night vision is decent. Overall a win.
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Looks good, but
Patrick from Rock Island, TN on 3/19/2025
The camera looks like good quality plenty of wire to run. My only complaint really is I have not got to test it out yet, but the ground and the hot wire to go to your reverse lights is the smallest gauge wire I have ever seen really hard to splice in to a connector how small it is And afraid that it'll just rip out of the connectors at some point in time
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Nice Backup Camera
Stephen from Ida, AR on 3/15/2025
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Installed camera on 2002 2500HD Silverado. Hookup was fairly simple, and I tied wiring into backup lights for reverse only. Picture is pretty good but a little grainy looking. For the price though you can't really complain. Jury is still out on the active backup parking lines. I may wind up cutting the jumper since my stereo has the option of displaying as well.
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Nice camera for the price
Jonathan from Charlestown, RI on 3/3/2025
Nice camera, installed using Boyo VTL17IRTJ, which worked seamlessly. The camera has a nice small footprint. The mount tucks nicely behind the license plate. Plenty of scope with the mounting harness.
Pros: small footprint quality built works with a number of different displays
Cons: none
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Good Backup Camera
Scott from Salem, SC on 1/17/2025
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Easy mounting, decent picture. Trajectory lines go in the opposite direction - I'll be turning those off.
Pros: Easy mounting Good image for camera price
Cons: Trajectory lines not usable Image has interference. I'll install a filter to address this
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Michael from Augusta, GA on 1/13/2025
I haven't installed this yet but it seems like good quality and with the video and instructions that are included and on the site I can't mess it up.
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DOA
Crutchfield customer from PEORIA, AZ on 1/9/2025
I took my truck to BestBuy for the installation, but after 2 hours, they could not get the camera to work. They bench checked as well. I paid $149 for the install, but have no back-up camera. Extremely frustrating!
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Jorge from La Mesa, CA on 12/26/2024
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Straight Garbage
Mason from Texas on 12/21/2024
Camera quality is garbage compared to my low dollar "on line special" I have in my other car. The parking lines are atrocious, they randomly swing back and forth confusing you when trying to park and did I mention the camera quality is hilariously bad? I have no clue how this was listed as a best of 2024 product by Crutchfield.
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Wires are terrible with posi-tap connectors
Derek from Greenwood Vlg, CO on 12/16/2024
Seems like it will be a good unit, but the power and ground wires are so thin they WILL break if you are using posi-tap connectors. If they manage not to break, the connection is terrible and video quality is noisy.
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Brendon from Marlborough, MA on 9/24/2024
2015 Toyota Tacoma
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Decent BC for the Price
Nathan from FAYETTEVILLE, GA on 9/3/2024
This inexpensive backup camera works well enough for the price point. The camera is easily mounted to a standard license plate, and the wiring is thin enough to push behind panels and to route through tight spots. I drilled a hole through the rear of a 2007 Nissan Frontier floor panel and installed a rubber grommet to fit the larger ends of the cable through the cab. There are a few down sides to this camera. The power and ground wire are extremely small, so be careful when cutting. The resolution is not fantastic but it works. The low point for me is the parking lines are useless, as they jump all over the monitor and lack consistency.
Pros: Price
Cons: Low quality
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Wide Angle Views
Agerico from SYKESVILLE, MD on 9/2/2024
Finally my van has a backup camera. I was in parallel parking and couldn't see below the back glass of my 2004 Sienna van. But with this, everything was visible in the rear and the field of view was wide. I've only installed this in a week so I don't know how reliable this is , but for now it is really good and the price is really good.
Pros: Wide angle views and guide lines
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Nice picture
Matt from Temecula, CA on 8/26/2024
This was not easy to install! The vehicle was a 2012 Ford Expedition, and the camera was for a back up. The wires for the reverse light ended up sort by 3-4'. I had to extend the wires to get them to my reverse light. Running the wire through the back hatch, into the headliner and the floor channel was a pain. After install the camera the backup directional indicator was incorrect. After speaking to tech support and discovered the camera is bad. They have a new camera on its way and luckily the camera wire has a plug about 10' from the camera that is easy to get to. I will have to do a little fishing but not as bad as the main run. Thank you, Tech Support!
Pros: Two part wire harness. This made the run a lot easier.
Cons: The rear power cable for the reverse light was 3-4' short. It what be nice to have that longer to reach easier.
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You get what you pay for.
james from Jacksonville, FL on 8/21/2024
Installed connected to a Sony AVX-4000 The camera is slow to respond and feels laggy. The picture quality is very poor grainy and the colors are very bad. The parking lines are hilariously awful if used they will just go wildly left and right while backing up. The colors are terrible.
Pros: Mounting bracket.
Cons: Sluggish Parking lines Poor quality
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Charles from Kannapolis, NC on 8/18/2024
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Andrew from Washington, PA on 8/13/2024
It's fine, the picture quality isn't the best and the wires were absolutely tiny and not great quality so it was a slight challenge to strip them and solder them into my existing wiring. Overall a decent value for the price though
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Meh
James from ATCHISON, KS on 8/3/2024
Works but colors aren't the greatest. I would suggest a different camera and maybe you'll get a better picture
Pros: You can see behind your vehicle
Cons: Color/picture isn't very good
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Luigi from Westchester, IL on 7/27/2024
Great camera. Comes with 2 mounting options.
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James Edward from Altamonte Spg, FL on 7/5/2024
Installation was straightforward on my Chevy Pickup. The camera was mounted above the tailgate release lever, then wiring was run under a bedrug, through the cab and under carpet to receiver in dash. Camera works great!
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Great camera for the price
Daniel from Ninety Six, SC on 6/28/2024
Nothing to write home about. Night performance is better than expected.
Pros: Night performance
Cons: Image quality could always be better but at 60 bucks, it's hardly a con.
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Good picture--includes guide lines.
Frank from Bradenton, FL on 6/25/2024
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2004 GMC jumps into 21st century
Tom from Dryden, MI on 6/17/2024
Easy install with my lift,if I didnt have a lift would have crawl around under truck no fun.image quality is ok
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: Image quality is ok not as good as my 2020 gmc
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Good picture!
Ryan from Fortson, GA on 6/15/2024
2007 Toyota Tacoma
Overall I'm very satisfied with this camera, good picture quality. I disabled the guidelines as my stereo unit had better customization for those lines. If you want this particular unit to have power while in drive, you'll need to run an additional power wire to the cab and add to switch power. Otherwise if you only want it usable when in reverse the instruction setup is fine.
Pros: Nice minimal mount bracket, good picture, decent night vision
Cons: Wiring harness doesn't account for constant power, had to run my own 18 gauge wire with it to power it for when not in reverse. Otherwise no complaints
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i would buy it again
Stephen from Little Silver, NJ on 6/12/2024
2006 GMC Envoy XL
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DO NOT PURCHASE (complete garbage)
shane from CLIFTON, CO on 6/7/2024
I purchased this camera after installing it, I thought the camera was defective due to the screen being so dark and almost completely unviewable at the head unit. I contacted Crutchfield and told them of my issue. Crutchfield was very fast to replace the camera with a replacement. After installing the second camera I have the the exact same issue. This camera is a 100% unless regardless of the the outside lighting conditions. I would highly recommend the manufacturer discontinue this model and for Crutchfield not sell such a low quality item. I would really like to replace this item but don't really want to spend the half day pulling out and replacing the wiring to do so. I truly wouldn't install this item again if it were free and I couldn't be more dissatisfied .
Pros: none
Cons: con job
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Long cable
James from Olanta, SC on 5/10/2024
Plenty of wire to reach the installation in the dash on my super crew fx2. Made extra splices unnecessary. Installation went smooth.
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Functional as a camera, not for guidance in (My case)
Sam from Louisville, KY on 5/6/2024
Camera works, it is a very wide angle which works for rear view camera, the night vision is fair. The electronic guidelines are terrible (its possible that I have a camera with a bad accelerometer), I've installed the unit per instructions with voltage filter provided by Crutchfield. In my honest opinion I'd recommend a better camera if you wish to rely on the automatic guidance lines. If you have this camera, I'd cut the wire to disable guidelines and use the head unit created lines if so equipped. I also recommend installed the cable from the unit in some sort or wire loom, dielectric grease in the connector with heat shrink tubing to protect from moisture and abrasion. Mine was installed in a Dodge ram 2500 PU truck. Magnetic cable tiedowns mounts make installation way easier.
Pros: its inexpensive, easy to install, decent video quality.
Cons: Guidelines are unreliable and problematic (showing backing direction correctly or changing direction entirely a few times.
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easy setup and image looks great!
Josh from Raleigh, NC on 4/28/2024
easy to setup and wire up as expected! there is some slight jitter in the image, however i think this is mostly due to being a composite (interlaced?) analogue image, but it still looks great!
Pros: image looks great! not dim or washed out connection from camera to power/video cable is skinny, so hole in car body is minimized.
Cons: images in instruction booklet are like... thumbnails and can be difficult to read.
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Thomas from Rochester, MN on 4/26/2024
The camera assembly arrived in excellent condition. It worked, but failed after installation due to the power cable going to the head unit came loose due to the small Gage wire. it was so small the crimp connections would not hold the wire securely. We had to double back the wires several time to get enough thickness . The enclosed wire connectors did a better job.
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Read this before buying
Joshua John from Chattanooga, TN on 4/17/2024
This is a great camera BUT - do NOT do as the Boyo instructions in the box say and connect both the 12v to the reverse light AND the RCA Siamese red wire to the reverse trigger. You'll fry the camera. Luckily Crutchfield rocks, acknowledged the bad directions and sent me a replacement camera, which works 100% without the red wire on the RCA jack.
Pros: Great picture
Cons: Bad instructions
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Joe from Fayetteville, PA on 4/15/2024
Good price
Pros: Clear picture
Cons: Fun to install in hatchback
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Bruce from Orangevale, CA on 4/13/2024
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Crutchfield customer from FERNDALE, WA on 4/11/2024
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Decent while they work, don't work vey long.
Steve from VESTAL, NY on 3/25/2024
This is the second camera/harness that stopped working within a year of installation. The first camera started displaying scattered lines and quit completely a day later. This second one just quit working. I'll be buying a different brand to replace it.
Pros: Decent image quality
Cons: Unreliable
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Excellent product, great price!
John from Wellington, FL on 3/15/2024
Great camera, good resolution, triggers as it should!
Pros: Works as it should, excellent resolution, triggers seamlessly!
Cons: N/A
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Scott from Gallatin, TN on 3/8/2024
For the price, I was disappointed with the resolution of this camera. Even the trajectory line graphics look bad.
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Tim from WOODBRIDGE, VA on 3/7/2024
Easy to install but active lines are extremely inaccurate. They flip from left to right when not even moving or turning the wheel. Also the picture is so dark as to be unusable. Sky is almost white and the rest of the picture is washed out to almost black. Will be returning it to try another.
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Woo
Bruce from Elkins Park, PA on 3/4/2024
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Don't get this camera
Crutchfield customer from BILLINGS, MT on 2/27/2024
The screen is so dark you can't seen anything on the screen.
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Very good camera.
Zach from Fergus Falls, MN on 2/27/2024
Very easy to install. I hooked the backup camera up to a Kenwood DMX809S stereo and the picture is very good, better than I was expecting. I have only had it installed for about a week but as of now I would defiantly recommend.
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Wayne from Bedford, IN on 2/23/2024
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Mike from Livingston, MT on 2/18/2024
Great for the price point.
Pros: Easy installation
Cons: Little bit fuzzy
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works great
David from TEMPE, AZ on 2/6/2024
The backup camera works great. I love the "estimation" lines that even turn as I turn my steering wheel.
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Rysheen from Drexel Hill, PA on 1/24/2024
Clear picture but not good with line's alignment during backup.
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Drunk guidance stripes
Jelle from Anchorage, AK on 1/12/2024
This camera comes with guidance stripes that move through something you can't turn off. Unless you cut the wire and they are gone. It makes it like you go drunk down your driveway. Maybe a good idea on paved smooth driveway but not so much on a dirt one. My radio unit has the guidance stripes too so not a big deal for this install. I silicone seal the back of the camera housing to avoid water intrusion. Decent quality picture in reverse.
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Feeling much safer with back up camera!
Suzanne from Warsaw, IN on 1/10/2024
Backing up our pick up is much easier. Picture is clear and bright. The lane lines are very helpful.
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2008 Outback CAM
James from Carson City, NV on 1/5/2024
Initially thought the instructions must be lacking until you actually install it. The cam works well so far and integrated with my 2008 Subaru NAV unit. For Subaru owners though, be prepared for an exhaustive install since the cars are built utilizing every square inch of the car for wire harness's and fluid lines. The cars do come apart and go back together nicely, but it does take a lot of time to do it. Just glad the camera worked as well as it does for all of that effort. I would not recommend a cheaper camera purchased form other sources, too much effort is involved to save a few bucks.
Pros: Worked well as expected, no glitches.
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Ok camera, big safety improvement
Al from Madison, WI on 1/3/2024
The camera works well and the video quality is fair. One important thing to note about these cameras with the license plate bracket mount - if your license plate light is directly over the center of the license plate, like mine is, the camera will block the light over the center third of the plate. It looks kind of strange at night. Plus, the license plate light will shine onto the camera body, making it appear to glow. This does not seem to cause a problem with the functioning of the camera, however. This is my first backup camera installation, and now that I have a better understanding of the installation process and the issue with the license plate light, I would have ordered the Boyo VTK601HD instead of this one. In fact, I just placed an order for one and plan to replace the VTL17IRTJ with it . There is trim piece on the rear hatch above the license plate where I can mount the replacement camera. It won't be centered, but that's ok - I've noticed many factory installed backup cameras are not centered in the rear of the vehicle.
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Good camera for the price
David from Sandy Hook, VA on 12/30/2023
Install was easy, you will need to find some videos on how to install cameras on your vehicle. But very simple, didn't have to tie it in the reverse light wire as it suggested, tied the red into the reverse wires at the radio we installed and it worked fine. This camera has the cartoonish like lines that help you park. The lady tried to tell me about it, but she didn't describe it very well. Luckily the stereo we got gave us a better option. Still recommend
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Bobby from Terrell, TX on 12/14/2023
Works great!! Love this company, great customer service and great technical support.
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Cheap quality
Justin from Bartlett, TN on 12/14/2023
The cable broke immediately, not a quality product.
Pros: None
Cons: Wasted my money on this cheap crap :(
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Steven from ALEXANDRIA, VA on 12/11/2023
It works ok. The "parking lines" do not reflect the position of the steering wheel, but are based on the image moving left or right. It does not always get it right.
Pros: Price, mounting options, nice long cable.
Cons: "Parking lines" are only correct some of the time.
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Patterson from Rocky River, OH on 11/16/2023
Easy install and works great with the JVC. Can adjust lines via the receiver
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I like the BOYO!
Craig from Benton City, WA on 11/11/2023
I installed the Boyo VTL17IRTJ backup camera to a Sony AVX-9000ES and it works perfect.
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Good unit/value
Doug from SALTILLO, MS on 11/4/2023
Read several negative reviews on this unit but there were enough positive ones that I decided to go with it. Truly, I have not been disappointed! The picture very good based on the resolution that was advertised. To get any better you will have to spend much more money and after the purchase I do not see the need. The only negative that I read and agree with is, at night in low light the picture is washed. Bested describes as foggy. When you are in a mall or shopping center parking lot a night there are no issues. The pole lights compliment the camera. As stated, this occurs only in basically no light to very low light conditions.
Pros: Great value for replacing OEM camera.
Cons: "Foggy" in low light conditions.
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bad night vision
Ciro from CATHEDRAL CITY, CA on 11/2/2023
never buy a camera that has night vision... this camera at night is too bright ... it is hard to see on the mirrors at night because of the night vision too bright.... I have to order a different one.. it is too late for me to return the par.
Pros: cheap
Cons: not clear at night
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Mark from Waconia, MN on 10/29/2023
It looked good but it didn't work for me. I didn't want to rerun the cable, I had a8 pin connection and this was a 4 pin.
Pros: At least you are willing to take it back.
Cons: You could not help me find the right one???
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After market camera for my caddy
William from Cape Coral, FL on 10/26/2023
Worked great!
Pros: Easy setup
Cons: Short reverse input line
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Nice backup camera.
Chris from FREMONT, NE on 10/22/2023
So far, so good. It works as expected, day or night.
Pros: Does the job.
Cons: Pain to run the wiring all the way to the front, but that cannot be helped. It goes with the territory.
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Crutchfield customer from LOGAN, UT on 10/17/2023
Camera works great, but the backup guide lines are finicky as hell. Looks more like a dog wagging it's tail than something that can guide you backing up. I wish i could turn them off
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Inactive parking lines
Joshua from DAVENPORT, FL on 10/15/2023
I was able to get it installed without problems and the picture is clear. I bought this model for the parking lines but they are pretty terrible and don't properly respond. The lines occasionally jump all over the place so I am just going to disable the lines.
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Camera didn't meet my expectations at all.
Vladimir from Pikesville, MD on 10/9/2023
If it's not compoleetly darlk outside, you barely can see anything on camera in the dask. It's very diffucult to strip isolation from the wires because wires are hair thin. Active parking lines suck. The active parking lines was my main cancern of buying this camera. My factory camera didn't have any parking lines (2008 Toyota Sequoia) and my head unit (Pioneer DMH-2660NEX) has just straight adjustible but not active parking lines, which I didn't like). Parking lines worked fine during the bench test, but when I installed it on the car, there is a huge delay between the steering wheel and parking lines moves. Most of the time they don't move at all. Or they move to the most Left/Right direction and stay there forever and doesn't metter where your steering wheel is turned. It was a huge pain to pull the wires through my truck, espetially wiring the camera to the stop light due to moving up/down window on the rear trunk door. So, I don't think I am up to go through this again and remove the camera from the truck and return it to Crutchfield. I just want others be aware before makeing a desision and buying this camera.
Pros: Clear picture during the day light.
Cons: Bad view whent it is dask. Wires are too thin. Active lines don't work as they supposed to.
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Great value
Nicolas from Cameron, NC on 10/1/2023
Picture is clear, hooked up to my Sony AX6000 with no issues
Pros: Small, unobtrusive
Cons: None
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Charles from Homosassa, FL on 9/24/2023
Decent product. Image isn't the best but definitely does the job
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LITITZ
Loyal from LITITZ on 9/23/2023
Great customer service. Plenty of resources available on the Crutchfield website. Install very reasonable time frame. Camera picture is mostly good. It may be my radio screen, but it is a little hard to see definition in shadowy areas. Tends to blend dark. Parking lines jerk a little and lag.
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Junk
Anthony from HILO, HI on 9/23/2023
Trash view and horrible feedback a 20.00 online camera I swapped this for was better.
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Benito from New Rochelle, NY on 9/18/2023
Easy install, works as needed and expected. Active guide lines not the best that's why 4 stars
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Luis from Plant City, FL on 9/12/2023
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Michael from Lincoln, NE on 9/7/2023
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Felipe from Honaunau, HI on 9/6/2023
I chose this camera because it was much easier to mount and it works really great.
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Guy from Hartshorne, OK on 9/5/2023
Nice wide view and the customer service was amazing thanks
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Michael from SPRINGFIELD, VA on 8/31/2023
Works good. No big hole needed to the car body. Crutchfield tech support was excellent. Recommend this item. Matched with Pioneer AVH 2700BS. Simplified wiring.
Pros: Recommend this item.
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Michael from San Carlos, CA on 8/20/2023
Everything fit as expected and the camera works as intended.
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Backup camera
Charles from Kissimmee, FL on 8/19/2023
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Jing from Sacramento, CA on 8/15/2023
Not 170 degree field of view. Terrible camera quality. Particularly doesn't do well at dusk or dawn, it doesn't which on IR lights till it's pretty dark and the camera can barely pick up anything in the dim light
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Clear View
Gerald from Florence, KY on 8/15/2023
Great view of rear of truck when backing up. Had a wireless system before, and was slow to boot up. this camera lights up as soon as I put my truck into reverse.
Pros: Great picture with this camera parking lines are useful videos on installation very helpful
Cons: Make sure to watch the videos on installation as what is in the box is not very complete. I got two different answers from tech support, but video cleared up my questions.
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Lonnie from WATAUGA, TX on 8/9/2023
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Not much longevity
James from Salisbury, MD on 8/6/2023
Worked great when it worked but it died about 7 months after the install in a garage-kept car that only gets driven in fair weather.
Pros: Crisp picture
Cons: Low life span
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Pretty good
Andrew from RURAL HALL, NC on 8/1/2023
Works well enough. Bought it to help with hooking up trailers. Not the best picture but for the price its fine. Somewhat of a pain to splice the wire.
Pros: works as it should
Cons: connecting to reverse light wire a bit of a pain
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Donald from Newark, DE on 8/1/2023
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Michael from Norman, OK on 7/30/2023
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I like
Charles from Dayton, OH on 7/24/2023
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Keith from Mount Vernon, OH on 7/19/2023
Great camera view but night vision really bright light when backing.
Pros: Nice camera
Cons: Night vision to bright of light
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Robert from Kennesaw, GA on 7/18/2023
The most difficult piece to set up but with you'll help I got working. My only issue is I don't the placement at all, I'm sure I'm gonna destroy the camera because of the location. I utilize the back often and I'm afraid I'm going to knock off and break the mount and the camera. I want to move it now, but I don't know where!!! I would summit a photo but the vehicle is in the shop getting oil change and alignment today.
Pros: Works for now
Cons: Poor location, it's gonna get damaged guaranteed
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Built from technology from 25+ years ago?
todd from South Elgin, IL on 7/17/2023
The video from this camera is about the worst quality rear view camera I have seen so far. The camera in my 2007 Honda was far superior to this with a new Pioneer head unit. The active parking lines are a horrible. Following these will almost guarantee destruction in any parking lot. I would definitely be returning the camera if it weren't such a hassle to uninstall it.
Pros: maybe price?
Cons: Video quality during both day and night Active parking lines are a joke
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Nicholas from Oshkosh, WI on 7/12/2023
Picture quality is poor.
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Michael from Chambersburg, PA on 7/10/2023
The Boyo VTL17IRJ I purchased is a perfect fit on my Suburban. The camera is very good and the mounting bracket is a good fit and doesn't block my license plate from view.
Pros: Nice fit.
Cons: None
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Daniel from Monrovia, MD on 7/5/2023
The pros are that installation was straightforward and I can see what is behind me now. The cons are that the picture is washed out- especially at night- and the guide line for backing up are wildly inaccurate. I hoped for better but, to be fair, it's probably pretty great considering the price. It works and overall I'm happy.
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Barry from Collierville, TN on 7/4/2023
The camera is easy to install behind the licence plate. We were able to run the wires next to the main harness on the driver's side. I drilled a hole under the plastic threshold of the back door and installed a wire grommet. We fished the wire under the door frame and up to the radio. This took some time and a coat hanger but was.not hard. Do not use the wire connectors that come with the kit. Get some proper connections with heat shrink and splice both the hot and negative to the break light.
Pros: Easy to Install
Cons: Don't use the electrical connector provided. The images are just average
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Camera resolution is fine and install was not bad. Active trajectory is terrible so I had to cut the wire to disable - I currently have zero parking lines. Moral of the story, go with the standard lines.
Pros: Camera resolution Easy install
Cons: Parking likes
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Great Rear View Camera
Dan from OCEANSIDE, CA on 6/29/2023
Works great, good price, and install was easy with some YouTube help. I have an off center license plate, so my only suggestion for improvement would be to be able to slide the camera left or right on the mount so you can get it more centered on the car. But really, I have no complaints. Would definitely buy again.
Pros: Price Ease of install Quality of picture
Cons: Not adjustable for off center license plates
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Great buy
Julio Roman from EL PASO, TX on 6/28/2023
I like the image, is clear, easy to install, recomend.
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Lewis from Spokane, WA on 6/14/2023
Great little camera. Good picture. Easy to install. Comes with everything need for install.
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Michael from DEARBORN HTS, MI on 6/12/2023
Camera works, but is too dark. Colors are washed out. too bad. will return.
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Good overall camera
Thomas Jorda from Arlington, VA on 6/6/2023
Works very well. Installation instructions could be better.
Pros: Field of View Mounting ease Ample wiring to reach front of vehicle
Cons: Installation instructions minimal
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Shawn from Murphysboro, IL on 5/30/2023
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John from Kingsley, MI on 5/30/2023
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Paul from Summerville, SC on 5/24/2023
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Phu from Baldwin Park, CA on 5/19/2023
Good length on the cables. The IR sensor works well and has great night visibility.
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Lewis from New Castle, PA on 5/7/2023
Perfect! Makes backing up to boat trailer so much easier.
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Jon from Roxbury Xing, MA on 5/1/2023
Great little backup camera! Image is clear (at least clear enough for my purposes). Wiring involved a lot of time and careful trim removal. Don't love the "active" parking guides that bend as you turn. They work on an internal gyroscope, not in any way connected to your actual turning of the steering wheel, so can be more distracting than helpful.
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Get what you pay for. Cheap camera.
Matthew from WEST DUNDEE, IL on 4/22/2023
Worked great at first. Only lasted about 6 months, then failed after a hard rain. All wiring is done correctly and connections are inside vehicle, no exposure to water. Water must have gotten into camera around its housing.
Pros: Worked great at first.
Cons: Failed after a hard rain.
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Blake from Edmond, OK on 4/18/2023
If you are looking for just a good quality camera that wont break the bank, this back up camera is for you. It was easy to install and the picture quality is great, it has made backing up my truck way easier.
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Should have looked for better quality
Gary from Monroe, NC on 4/16/2023
Crutchfield is a awesome company and I have no regrets at all But.. The rear camera is a different story. I've had it installed since early March and for whatever reason the camera screen appears to be discolored and blurry.
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Edgar from Wagoner, OK on 4/11/2023
Works great on my 2004 Ford Sport Trac with my Duel GPS
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Amanda from Altha, FL on 4/10/2023
Camera image is a little dark. The lane lines react to unlevel ground. Hit a bump and the lines move as if the truck is turning. Overall easy enough to set up and only need it for hooking up trailer which has become much easier.
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Billy from Blacksburg, VA on 4/3/2023
Works as advertised and simple to install. Too new to judge how long it will hold up.
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Crystal Lynn from Coos Bay, OR on 4/2/2023
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Rear camera
John from Blue Ash, OH on 3/30/2023
Awesome camera. Easy to install and the picture quality is exceptional.
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John from Fairfield, OH on 3/21/2023
Best backup camera ever!!!
Pros: Easy installation
Cons: N/a
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Great Camera
Sam from Swannanoa, NC on 3/15/2023
Camera works great. It was easy to install.
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Rudy from Glendale, AZ on 3/7/2023
Very informative in product description. When purchased arrived within 2days very well packaged.
Pros: All good
Cons: None, so far
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A basic rear view camera.
George from COLUMBIA, SC on 3/4/2023
Camera works but daytime color is not true and the "guide" lines move in a jerky motion. The camera's "trigger" wire taps the positive 12 volts from the power source and is meant to trigger a monitor or a radio's monitor when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This wire would have been much more convenient to use than the newly purchased radio's trigger wire source which the radio's instructions said to use. The radio's instructions said to tap into a wiring harness wire next to the firewall in the engine compartment under the hood. Giving a user a heads up would be a kind gesture and would save individual installers the aggravation of running a wire through the vehicle's firewall.
Pros: Easy installation.
Cons: Poor color in daytime mode. Guide lines do not move smoothly when vehicle is turning. Only one view mode, fisheye. No straight down view or a straight back view mode.
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Robert from New Castle, DE on 2/17/2023
Bought the blue tooth display and the backup camera. Brought the old truck up to modern standards. All at a great price.
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OntarioGreat purchase.
Kenneth from Ontario on 2/7/2023
Installed in 2012 Toyota Corolla with Kenwood DNX6990HD. Easy installation. Instructions were easy to follow. Recommended by Andy after discussion of vehicle and radio. GF loves backup camera now. Her daughter likes it better than her factory installed camera. Would buy again and probably will for older cars. Picture is good and love the moving lines built in.
Pros: Ease of Install. Easy to follow instructions. Great value.
Cons: None
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Ross from San Antonio, TX on 1/31/2023
Exceeds expectations, looks and works great!
Pros: Small enough not to standout
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Great service
Joseph from Brookline, NH on 1/30/2023
Great service
Pros: Arrived quickly
Cons: Original camera only lasted a little over a year. It was a different brand name
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A great safety addition and easy to install in a pick up.
George from Middleburg, FL on 1/27/2023
So I needed a rear view camera in my 2012 Ford F-150xl that would mate with a Sony AVX 5000. The helpful fellow at Crutchfield recommended this unit. The order was shipped quickly and the install was started. The instructions in the box are limited, however, there are a ton of videos by Crutchfield and others describing how the system should go in and I had no problem. I took my time and in three hours had both a Sirius XM tuner AND the Boyo rear view camera up and running
Pros: Easy to install Plenty of videos explaining how to available on YouTube; making this a simple job. All you need is patience and some tie wraps! Works very well with the Sony I'm 82, and if I can make a pro install so can you!
Cons: Included instructions limited in scope and printed in a font only an ant can see.
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A must have if on a budget.
Mary from Olympia, WA on 1/17/2023
Great camera the quality is awesome.
Pros: Easy to install.
Cons: None, but make sure when using it as a front camera to cut both loop wires (blue when turn the trajectory is opposite and white to make came see properly.
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Better than Expected
Jim from Athens , TN on 1/16/2023
Great camera, easy to install. Picture is crisp and clear, night vision is excellent.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None yet
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Great backup camera. Clear picture.
Eric from Pittsburgh, PA on 1/16/2023
Nice camera. Easy to install. Price is right and gives much clearer picture than my other car with a built in camera. A few things to know- if your head unit or monitor can generate backup lines, you probably want to use those. The ones native to the camera stink..they're narrow and they try to adjust for turning but move wildly and often the wrong direction. The ones on my boss head unit are so much better even though they are static. Also it isn't in the instructions but this camera can tap into 2 power sources. Either the rear backup light or on the head unit. If you do what I did- attach both- then you have an always on camera that you have to manually toggle from the head unit. If you just power it from the rear backup light then it'll turn on when you put it in reverse. You'll need to then attach the Reverse light + wire from the head unit to the wire next to the yellow RCA jack on the head unit end of the cable. This took me several days to figure out as I was trying to find a Reverse light + connection at the front dude box. Crutchfield gave me a location and when I spliced it in it made it so the parking brake turned on and off the camera. Whoops.
Pros: Easy to install. Great picture. Great field of view.
Cons: Baked in backup lines stink and move wildly and in the wrong direction when backing up.
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Great upgrade!
Crutchfield customer from Beloit, WI on 1/12/2023
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Scott from Davie, FL on 1/6/2023
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Jason from Reidsville, NC on 1/5/2023
Works good. Has a wide view & pretty good picture. Like the the ability to remove the lines as it was to many lines in the picture.
Pros: Straight forward easy instructions to install
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Crutchfield customer from ORMOND BEACH, FL on 12/19/2022
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Overall great
Calvin from Cedar Rapids, IA on 12/16/2022
Overall it's an amazing product and a huge upgrade to my stock camera, but the lines when turning are so so touchy I had to take the feature away which is what I really wanted, super easy install as well.
Pros: Everything else. Super clear picture
Cons: Touchy lines when you turn
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Brittle Wires
Tim from Binghamton, NY on 11/29/2022
At first I was happy with the camera and included cable. The installation seemed to be going fine until I had to connect the power and ground leads for the camera. The insulation on these wires is very durable, but this was not a good match with the gauge of the wire, as the wire strippers simply cut the conductors too. I ended up carefully using a razor blade and carefully pully the insulation from the extremely brittle strands inside. It looked like the wire had half the number of conductors as the wire on the back of the Sony unit i was installing (this wire easily stripped with the strippers I had). It would be great if Boyo would change out this wire to something a little easier for the end user to work with.
Pros: Camera has nice options
Cons: Power and ground wire conductors EXTREMELY brittle.
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Crutchfield customer from NEW PORT RICHEY, FL on 11/18/2022
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Works good
Jaime from Kingsville, TX on 11/16/2022
Was debating on this one with the undated or the LED but this one works fine. Main purpose is for bumper pull trailer hook ups without getting on & off 10 times. No issues
Pros: Easy to connect, good visibility day or night
Cons: None at the moment
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Phillip from Jurupa Valley, CA on 11/6/2022
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Todd from Snohomish, WA on 11/6/2022
For an inexpensive combination, it has exceeded my expectations. The camera has crisp imaging, and the stereo does more than I would ask in the way of inputs and adjustments. Very satisfied.
Pros: Easily installed, nice range of settings to choose from.
Cons: Very occasional weak FM reception. Not a deat breaker in any way.
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Will need a replacement
Kurt from Sartell, MN on 10/30/2022
Spent a lot of time running the wires to the lift gate on my 2013 Jetta SportWagon but when I plugged it in.nothing. The 4 prong connector required me to put continuous force pushing them together to get a picture but once I let up, the picture went away. I unfortunately couldn't leave the car apart and wait for a replacement so I cut the ends of the plugs and spliced the wires and got it to work.for a while. Now the image is sketchy at best. Will contact Crutchfield for a replacement.
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Steven from Brandon, MS on 10/29/2022
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Robert from Springfield, IL on 9/24/2022
Installed correctly, but when you put truck back in park backup camera stayed. I ask if these items we're compatible and was told yes
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Stephen from Covington, TN on 9/18/2022
Can't wait to install this. Have bought before and needed another one to add to recently purchased van. Great customer service.
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OK camera
Steven Clint from Tollesboro, KY on 9/16/2022
Camera is ok, but not great, low resolution.
Pros: Price Cable Length
Cons: Resolution
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Crutchfield customer from Chandler, AZ on 9/13/2022
great rear view. Easy to install.
Pros: Easy to install. Guide lines can be turned off if desired. Good view. Comes on automaticly when I go into reverse on my 2008 GMC Sierra.
Cons: None yet
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Installed on a 2007 Escape.
Michael from Pontiac, MI on 8/28/2022
I need to verify it again, seemed when I was backing up the lines moved the opposite direction I was backing up. Otherwise its a nice looking camera. Need to try out the IR on it. Wish it had another connection like the one from the camera past the block where the wires all come together. I had to install the wire backwards. I followed the wires as it came from the factory thru the boot the wires run thru into the vehicle which is a tight fit getting the AV connector thru the rear hatch to the body of the vehicle. Still adjusting the camera so the lines are on the ground not in the air.
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Richard from Monroe, NC on 8/18/2022
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Jeremy from Crawfordsville, IN on 8/10/2022
Works well. Easy to hook up. Crutchfield has some good Youtube videos explaining different ways to wire the camera up and what each of the wires do.
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Good Backup Camera
J Shipley from Saint Paul, MN on 8/10/2022
Once installed, this backup camera works really well on my 2014 Subaru Outback, which came without such a unit. Routing the cable required disassembly of the back gate lining, which is a bit tricky to replace, especially if you are working alone. The parking guidelines seem to respond to left-right motion of the camera image. I suppose this is useful, but it doesn't really match the vehicle steering wheel position and turning radius.
Pros: Good camera
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Not thrilled
Steven from Hilton, NY on 8/3/2022
I was disappointed with the quality of this camera. Unfortunately my helper had striped the wires and added connectors or I would have returned it. The wiring is very light scale, maybe 22 ga. Having an older truck from western NY, it was hard to conduct good ground through that thin wire. It definitely was not up to the same standards as the other components that I purchased.
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Must have upgrade!
Steven from Aiken, SC on 7/28/2022
Awesome camera. Highly recommend!
Pros: Super clear picture!
Cons: none
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Bobby from Harrisburg, PA on 7/27/2022
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Joseph from Warren, MI on 7/17/2022
This backup camera is a great addition to my vehicle, it is a good quality camera, clarity is great! Will recommend to friends in need of one for sure. The staff at crutchfield are all very knowledgeable about all their products and help tremendously when purchasing equipment for my vehicle.
Pros: Easy to install looks great good price
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Steven from Cranberry Twp, PA on 7/5/2022
Works and a decent picture. I used the direct mount and not the license plate bracket. Looks good. It's a great way to add a backup camera feature to an older car with new head unit. Not sure if all of these need a reverse wire connection front and back of the harness, but that was a bit of a pain. I ended up just running the same connection to the front from the reverse light to avoid trying to find a wire under the dash.
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Randy from Hillsborough, NC on 6/28/2022
Picture quality is great day or nite, the lines have a mind of their own
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Michael from Austin, TX on 6/27/2022
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Weird reversing lines
Daniel from Glenn Heights, TX on 6/22/2022
It's a decent camera the resolution is ok. Not sure if that's the screen or the camera. I would advise cutting the wire for the reverse lines because they have a mind of their own. It has like a line curve feature that guesses what direction you're turning and curves the line that way. The radios lines work just fine
Pros: Works
Cons: Needs a better reversing line
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Ok little higher priced than some
Jim Deleeuw from Seymour, TN on 6/22/2022
Little pricey for quality, could be the head unit Overall ok , like the hidden mounting
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Jared from Dothan, AL on 6/19/2022
This camera looks great on my new Sony 5500 head unit. I wish I would have read the manual more closely before finishing the install. You have to clip some wires to remove the parking lines. Not a big deal but I was thinking it would be a button on the camera itself. Don't be like me, read the manual! Great camera tho.
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Scott from Staunton, VA on 6/1/2022
Does not work like suppose too. Hooked up like it said to only get park assist lines no camera image.
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Got water in it.
Charles from MOORESVILLE, IN on 4/29/2022
Bought this about 14 months ago. Worked great until last month when it got water in it and quit working. Just ordered another one just like it because it will plug into my existing wiring. Will see how this one does.
Pros: Got water in it and quit working
Cons: Good while it worked.
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Curtis from Kahului, HI on 4/27/2022
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Bad image quality, front set up not working
Crutchfield customer from Wichita Falls, TX on 3/28/2022
Image quality is not great at all. I operate a rear camera from another company for half the price, and their image is way better. Next issue is to set it up as a front camera, which displays a mirrored image, though I cut the white loop as per the manual. Customer service isn't very helpful, as the agent was unable to use a microphone on his end which allowed clear communication. A different issue with customer service I had before, when the agent wasn't able to answer a simple question regarding my Pioneer unit, wanted to email a wiring diagram which he never did. If you praise your customer service as to be that great, live to your proposed standards.
Pros: easy install
Cons: image quality
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Marcos from Phoenix, AZ on 3/21/2022
Decent video quality, the IR for night gets the job done, overall very practical and reasonably priced
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Ricky from Marietta, GA on 3/17/2022
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Gregg from Ankeny, IA on 3/7/2022
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Hector from Apex, NC on 3/5/2022
Good quality and easy install. Adjusting the guidance lines with the new Kenwood is a bit challenging
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Michael from Sykesville, MD on 3/4/2022
Camara provides great field of view and picture is very clear.
Pros: Field of view, clarity, adjustability and multiple installation points
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Daniel from Helena, MT on 2/22/2022
This is a nice camera, easy to install. the instructions left a bit to desired. the wiring in the instructions was not descriptive of what was in the box. Thanks to the great folks at Crutchfield it was an easy answer.
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Good view, very functional
Jere from Dardanelle, AR on 2/3/2022
Very easy to install and get up and running. Using full DD Jensen head unit for screen. I like that it senses turning while backing and adjusts guide lines.
Pros: Easy to install Cool guidelines
Cons: N/A
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Steve from Candia, NH on 1/20/2022
Crutchfield's sales consultant Ray suggested I add this camera to my radio purchase and install instead of the camera that came with the BOSS radio. I have to say I'm definitely impressed with the quality & picture sharpness and clarity.
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Charles from Wilmington, NC on 1/17/2022
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Works as advertised
Jerry from Ovilla, TX on 1/12/2022
Works well. Reasonably well made. The instructions were fairly limited, but sufficient.
Pros: Works well. Installation is pretty easy.
Cons: Instructions are not very detailed.
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Michael from Flat Rock, NC on 1/12/2022
Great product for the price. Easy hookup, plenty of extra wire to fit the length of the subie wagon.
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Camera works great but wiring too thin.
Dave from Sicklerville on 12/9/2021
The Camera seems to be working great, but not after some installation problems. The wiring with this camera could be a little bigger (awg). The wiring is nowhere near typical auto wiring and breaks very easily. I would also like to thank Crutchfield Tech Support for the help that I needed to troubleshoot a wiring problem.
Pros: Great picture from camera
Cons: Installation wiring too thin
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Crutchfield customer from Madera, CA on 10/25/2021
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Works nicely. See installation tips.
James from EVANSVILLE, IN on 8/4/2021
It works just as advertised. Tracking lines are indeed useful. Installation was easy enough- instructions are in tiny print, but clear. The wiring from the camera head has a nice narrow connector with just over 1/8 inch diameter. To get from the license plate mount into the trunk, I chose not to destroy the existing license plate light wiring grommet. Rather, I drilled a 1/4 in hole nearby it, used a tiny 1/8 Dorman grommet (AutoZone assortment pack was $4 see pic). I used 2 snap splice connectors. Unfortunately, the grommets and splice connectors are not included in the Boyo kit. Anyways, the Boyo system allows easy replacement of the camera head, should it become damaged, via its quick connector to the rest of the wiring.
Pros: A good value
Cons: It would be nice if kit included some splice connectors
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Crutchfield customer from Lexington, NC on 7/19/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Boynton Beach, FL on 7/12/2021
Awesome backup camera! It was also easy to install.
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Nice camera, I like it
Crutchfield customer from Hartland, WI on 7/6/2021
This is a nice backup camera. It comes with plenty of cable to run into the cab of my vehicle. The angle is adjustable so you can move it if need be. The infrared lights also work very for seeing at night. I would recommend this product.
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Crutchfield customer from Getzville, NY on 6/21/2021
Great customer service in selecting this camera. Having difficulty adjusting the pitch of the view???
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I can see
Crutchfield customer from Scottdale, PA on 6/19/2021
What a great add on for my BMW Z4
Pros: Easy install
Cons: Picture could be better
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Crutchfield customer from Topeka, KS on 4/13/2021
Nice camera. Install was easy. It was almost to short for my f350 long bed but I did get it to work.
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Crutchfield customer from Salem, OR on 4/7/2021
Easy setup. Good image quality. Reverse lines are a little wonky
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Crutchfield customer from Henderson, NV on 4/1/2021
Great buy. Works great with my pioneer deck
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Alan from RUMFORD, RI on 3/28/2021
Kind of bulky. Decent picture. I ended up exchanging this for the one with multiple mounting options. This one interfered with the release for the hatch on my wife's Equinox.
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Good Camera
Crutchfield customer from Crystal Beach, FL on 3/27/2021
good camera, image on the Boss unit is a bit washed out- but overall very good
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: image is washed out, hard to see in bright light
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Thumbs up to Crutchfield
Crutchfield customer from Wakefield, VA on 3/25/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Lehighton, PA on 3/20/2021
Easy to install, works as advertised.
Pros: Easy to install.
Cons: Integrated lights can overpower tbe image clarity at night.
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Great value and excellent video quality
Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 3/12/2021
this cam is great and the image quality is way better then I had expected . Great value.
Pros: Low cost, great performance, looks sharp.
Cons: The back up lines could be better.
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Fantastic View
Crutchfield customer from Oxford, GA on 2/28/2021
Easy Install and the camera looks great and a wide angle. Great view at night too. Make sure you connect the black wire (ground) to pure metal (silver), no painted connections. I just connected the ground to my taillight ground wire
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Crutchfield customer from Plainfield, NJ on 2/21/2021
Great backup camera crystal clear and crisp.
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Crutchfield customer from Windsor, CO on 2/17/2021
This is a great backup camera for the price. Great resolution and the tracking parking line are great.
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Nice camera
Crutchfield customer from Hiawassee, GA on 2/16/2021
Nice quality product. Easy install for most.
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Good value
Nickolaus from Fort Wayne, IN on 2/6/2021
Installation was very easy. Everyone complains about the instructions, but I didn't think they were all that bad. There's really nothing to the install. A couple wires and the video cable and done. Mounting was also a breeze. Nice heavy duty bracket. Picture quality is just fine. Overall, good value. We will see how long this chi-com camera lasts.
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
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Good product
Crutchfield customer from Corinth, MS on 2/3/2021
All in all great product. The only issue I have is it usually has a very quick glitch. Just a momentary flash of the screen.
Pros: All good
Cons: Quick glitch occasionally
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Crutchfield customer from Warrenton, VA on 2/2/2021
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Crutchfield customer from El Cajon, CA on 1/19/2021
Clear and easy to see. It is clear at night too.
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Good camera
Crutchfield customer from Portland, OR on 1/18/2021
Clear crisp picture for the price. Can be foggy in certain weather conditions.
Pros: Clear
Cons: Can be affected by weather
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Crutchfield customer from Chandler, AZ on 12/12/2020
so far everything is great
Pros: was easy to mount on the spare tire relocate bracket on my Jeep
Cons: I haven't found any yet
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Crutchfield customer from Fairmont, WV on 12/10/2020
I love this camera easy insulation looks great, good quality. Hope it holds up!
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Crutchfield customer from Norfolk, NE on 12/7/2020
Installed easy, was plenty of cable to run it to my stereo in my crew cab truck. So far works as advertised.
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Crutchfield customer from Front Royal, VA on 12/1/2020
Camera was a great price , just had it installed today,so far so good ! The installer was excellent and very helpful.
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Works well
Crutchfield customer from Fort Belvoir, VA on 11/27/2020
Camera works well in dark and in humidity as well as clear daylight
Pros: Works great
Cons: Instructions are lousy
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Crutchfield customer from Sarasota, FL on 11/25/2020
Clear picture day and night. I would of liked a wider field of view to look up and down my street when I back out.
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Crutchfield customer from Palmyra , VA on 11/14/2020
Great clarity and easy to install. It real nice to have the backup camera in my 09 Kia Boreggo.
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JOEL from HENRICO on 11/13/2020
Should be pretty impressive and its operation especially at night but we shall see
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Best option for drilling the smallest hole
Crutchfield customer from Warwick, NY on 10/31/2020
Honestly way easier to set up than expected. The only hard part is running the video line
Pros: Great price, very small hole needs to be drilled in comparison to some other backup cams
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Great camera
Crutchfield customer from Round Rock, TX on 9/27/2020
Easy to use and install. The camera has a quality imagine for both day time and night time.
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Crutchfield customer from Baton Rouge, LA on 9/9/2020
Very good camera system. Very wide angle coverage. Built in guidelines are good. Good night vision. Durability....?
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Crutchfield customer from Joplin, MO on 9/5/2020
This was the third back up camera that I have installed on various vehicles and it is by far the best. It was straightforward to wire in and hook up. The camera's brackets are pretty unobtrusive behind the license plate of the car. The picture that is displayed on the screen of the stereo is clear, even in bright sunlight.
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Crutchfield customer from Chillicothe, OH on 9/2/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Eden, UT on 8/18/2020
Clear picture, cabling included a return wire to make tying into the deck reverse lead very easy.
Pros: Wire for deck reverse lead included. Saved much effort running a separate one.
Cons: The main lead is plenty long, but the camera lead is a little short. Even 6 more inches would make wiring around the trunk hinge cleaner.
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Good Camera with Good Options
Crutchfield customer from Wildwood, MO on 7/6/2020
Nice camera with decent picture. The backup guide lines turn when you turn but they look a little low res and grainy. I turned those off by using the "cut line" in favor of my receivers backup lines. It installed and worked perfectly on the first try.
Pros: Power and RCA cables are combined into one cable making it easy to simplify all your connections in one place. Multiple mounting options are nice.
Cons: If you use the "cut lines" to change settings, those wires are so tiny, you may not be able to reconnect them if you want to go back to the original settings.
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Camera works but website picture of wires incorrect
Crutchfield customer from Hampton, VA on 6/30/2020
1. First, this product does not come with the three piece wire set-up shown in the picture on the Crutchfield website. The wiring shown would allow the camera to be wired always on plus triggered in reverse or only on when triggered in reverse. However, the product received only has two wire pieces and cannot be wired always on with the wiring supplied despite the assurance from tech support that it could. What you will have to do in this case is run your own separate wire from the rear red wire to the radio ACC, and ground the rear black wire (no fun to discover after you have already run the main wire to the radio). Then connect the reverse trigger wire from the radio to the reverse light wire under the dash. Do not get this camera if you desire the always on option. If you only want the camera to be triggered on when in reverse, then you won't have any problem. 2. I give 3 stars since the camera did work Fine after extra effort for wiring. 3. Camera installed on 2010 Honda Civic.
Pros: 1. Wait time for Crutchfield tech support very short. 2. Crutchfield Tech support courteous and professional.
Cons: Wiring supplied not designed for always on option.
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Crutchfield customer from N Wilkesboro, NC on 6/28/2020
Installation was incredibly simple. Picture is great and clear. Have no issues a all with this camera. Big reason for purchase was to help in backing up to bigger trailers. Have it aimed directly at the hitch and life is a lot easier now
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It's fine
Crutchfield customer from Tallmadge, OH on 6/27/2020
image quality is just o.k. Good for using to line up a trailer. The lines are worthless, just cut the wire right off the bat. Install was easy.
Pros: easy install, decent image
Cons: very thin gauge wires, not sure how durable this will be. the guidelines are not good at all.
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Great Back Up Camer
Crutchfield customer from Spanaway, WA on 6/21/2020
This back up camera is great. Picture is good, install was fairly simple. The only thing that would have been nice if the wire going from the camera to the head unit had some protection like some other camera manufactures.
Pros: Price, Picture, adjustable, easy install
Cons: No protection for wires
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Great back-up camera!
Crutchfield customer from Sonora, CA on 6/21/2020
Great little back-up camera.
Pros: Clean installation. The license plate bracket is perfect.
Cons: installation instruction not clear at all. Had to call Crutchfield for assistance.
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Crutchfield customer from Fieldsboro, NJ on 6/15/2020
Easy install, PLENTY of wire for a crew cab pick-up. Camera is clear .
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lack of clear documentation
Crutchfield customer from WARRENTON, VA on 6/13/2020
Instructions very lacking. Everything else I needed to wire from Crutchfield was easy to follow. This item was not included at ALL... still cant get this thing to work.
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Crutchfield customer from Woodstock, GA on 5/21/2020
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Nice Upgrade to 2006 Suburban
William from JERSEY SHORE, PA on 5/10/2020
Purchased for use with a Pioneer DMH-1500NEX. Camera integrated nicely with the Pioneer, and there was plenty of cable to run from the dash to rear of a 2006 Suburban. I ran the cable along the drivers side under the trim, and did the final connections behind the tail light. I was able to tie the power leads into the reverse light wiring at the taillight. Connection to the Pioneer was a simple RCA input. Camera provides a nice clear image. Backup lane indicators do turn with the steering wheel...not super precise, but I like the fact they do help tell you which direction you are headed. Overall, it is a great addition, especially for a larger vehicle.
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nice cam
Crutchfield customer from Selma, TX on 5/3/2020
good quality. reasonably easy install. picture is good. lines take a little getting use to. nighttime usage is also very good.
Pros: good picture both day and night
Cons: lines take a little while to get use to
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Crutchfield customer from Tuscumbia, AL on 4/30/2020
The only problem is that I should have had this camera earlier.
Pros: What! A backup camera and I don't have to pay $4000 for a package on a car.
Cons: Don't close truck tail gate or car truck real hard
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Crutchfield customer from Moosic, PA on 4/23/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Pt Pleasant, NJ on 4/21/2020
First camera didnt work, second time no problem.
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Nice, Affordable Back Up Camera
Crutchfield customer from Charlottesville, VA on 4/16/2020
This brings your car into the 21st century. Relatively easy to install and works well.
Pros: Easy to install.
Cons: Image is kind of washed out at night. It still does the job though.
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Good Value - Nice Back-up Camera
Crutchfield customer from Weston, MA on 4/15/2020
Purchased and installed this unit to go with my Pioneer AHV-221EX in my 2013 Silverado Regular Cab. Camera mounts easily and works well. Running cable to head unit was quite involved, but that is vehicle specific. Very good / clear pictures day and night. I was going to purchase auxiliary back up lights if warranted, but they were not required. I like the optional back up lines and ability to reverse the field of view if necessary. I would have to say that this is as good as you'll get to a stock back-up camera for a vehicle that did not come with one.
Pros: Good pics day and night. Nice aftermarket device.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Kissimmee, FL on 4/13/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Vienna, OH on 3/31/2020
works great clear picture even in low light
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Crutchfield customer from Grantville, GA on 3/18/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Wittmann, AZ on 3/17/2020
I've never really been one for camera's and I still and hopefully will always rely on my mirrors but I got this mostly for my wife and my teenage boy to use BUT having said that I will say that this camera works way better than some of the other cameras that I've seen out there. The image/picture is great, especially in dark or low light situations. I'll have to get more used to the lines turning on the display when my wheels are turned. Still haven't quite figured that part out yet but again I'm still spending more time using my mirrors.........just an old school guy, but overall a great camera and glad I bought and installed it.
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Crutchfield customer from Livingston, TX on 3/13/2020
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Not that great
Robert from MARLBOROUGH, NH on 3/12/2020
Purchased this backup cam by request from Crutchfield sales rep while on their website. Camera just barely reached 1yr since purchased and so many things wrong with it. For a while, I thought the actual picture was very poor - the guidance lines acted as if the camera was on the front of my vehicle. The images was mirrored when it was not supposed to be. That was in the beginning of it's life with me. Skip to now, the screen will give me either a black screen when reversing, an upside down screen, flip back to normal with no guidelines screen, a screen that really resembles a CVT footage, or flip a couple of times while reversing. Needless to say, it is not my idea of a backup camera. I know we always want to try and save money somewhere - but maybe cheap isn't necessarily good. I reached out to Crutchfield tonight to see if they can help me out with a replacement. Hoping it does not have to be the same one, but I am pretty sure it will be. Good luck! I know not everyone will experience the same thing.
Pros: Cheap and easy to install
Cons: Poor Manufacturer instructions - Poor picture quality - Poor design (a bit flimsy and sticks out - barely made it a fully year.
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Crutchfield customer from Chesapeake, VA on 2/27/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Mount Pleasant, IA on 2/24/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Fall Branch, TN on 2/4/2020
It works and its a good price. you can see surprisingly ell t night ith it.
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Great product!!
Crutchfield customer from Wilmington, NC on 1/5/2020
Nice camera haven't had a chance to view it at night yet but with all the ir LEDs it should perform great, the moving parking lines however do not work well they move very quickly to one side with the slightest bit of steering wheel input bc they are gyro controlled this was expected but disappointing to find out
Pros: Good camera with IR LEDs
Cons: Parking lines arent accurate at all and don't move with vehicle
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Crutchfield customer from Pensacola, FL on 12/31/2019
Works good. Still optimizing my preferred angle and location. Like having the night vision LEDs on it for those dark early mornings backing up to boat trailer to hitch it up.
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Peggy from Prosperity, SC on 12/30/2019
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Crutchfield customer from Arlington Hts, IL on 11/17/2019
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Awesome purchase
Crutchfield customer from Iron Station, NC on 11/13/2019
This little camera works great! It was difficult to find places to run the video cable from behind the stereo to the bak of the truck, but that is no fault of the camera. Surprised at how it knows you are turning to bend the parking lines. Camera on mounting bracket moves for optimal view.
Pros: Excellent camera view Nice parking lines to aid in parking Works great with stereo that accepts backup video
Cons: Long install when finding place to exit vehicle and run wire
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Crutchfield customer from Cookeville, TN on 10/9/2019
This little camera is pretty dang cool. The bracket is thin, fits perfect, and is hidden behind the license plate. The camera is small, and it's very clear.
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Crutchfield customer from Eloy, AZ on 8/18/2019
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Good when it works
Louis C from Lake Jackson, TX on 8/10/2019
Installed per the instructions. Camera worked for a few days then starting to come on for a sec the screen went black. Crutchfield sent a replacement and I installed it. It started doing the same thing after a few days. Frustrated I called Crutchfield tech support and they said I should power the camera from the aux power instead of the reverse tail light power as called for in the installation instructions. That involves installing a relay on the reverse light and pulling more wire. I just didn't have it in me to crawl under the truck again so I procrastinated. Meanwhile the camera started working just fine...I don't know why. I gave it a two stars because of my troubles. I would have given it a 5 otherwise as I like the camera and the image is good for the price point.
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A review and some info
Rob from Newport News, VA on 7/6/2019
I installed two Boyo VTL17IRTJ cameras recently, specifically for rear view use (backup). These cameras do the job nicely. The installation is not likely to be quick and easy. The instructions are minimal and the print is abominably small. (What were they thinking?) Routing the cable is probably going to be the hardest part of the installation. You are likely to have to drill a hole in your car and pull down some trim. Get a set of trim removal tools. They are cheap. You will have to hunt up at least a back-up lamp or reverse indicator connection and a ground to connect to. Once installed, you will find that you have parking guidelines in the view, unless you cut the blue wire during installation to disable the option. These guides are often a love-hate thing, so be sure you can get to the blue wire easily in case you want to cut it after the installation. Some reviewers complain that the lines go off into space. This is simply because the camera is aimed too high. Tilt it down. The picture can appear washed out (saturated) during the daytime, and the colors aren't true. It seems to be a compromise so that you will have good night vision, which is when you need this thing most. This camera is well worth its price.
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Good Camera
Jim from Bordentown, NJ on 5/13/2019
This is a good camera once you figure out the connections. The video is clear and it shows a wide angle. Wiring the camera is not hard, but the instructions from the manufacturer are useless. I called Crutchfield and in 5 minutes they explained the wiring connections I needed to make to complete the installation.
Pros: Discrete, good picture, great technical help from Crutchfield.
Cons: Poor instructions from the manufacturer
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Good unit
Crutchfield customer from Arvada, CO on 4/29/2019
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Crutchfield customer from Wabash, IN on 4/5/2019
This camera works great for my application. It has all the features and ease of installation that I was looking for.
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Okay but not the best
Crutchfield customer from Bluff City, TN on 3/31/2019
Camera is okay , parking lines not so good. first thing I did was cut wire to remove parking lines as the curved lines didn't seem very accurate. I am using the lines within my Kenwood receiver if I need parking lines, but I mainly use the camera for hooking a trailer to my hitch. Resolution is pretty good for a price to quality ratio.
Pros: good resolution for the price
Cons: Parking guidelines not very accurate
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Jim from Jenks, OK on 3/13/2019
First experience with a back up camera, so I really have nothing to compare it to. Overall though, I'm very satisfied with it. It works well, and performs as advertised. Installation was a bear, but that's kind of to be expected when you're running wires the entire length of a vehicle, and trying to keep them completely out of sight. The actual mounting of the camera was easy, and the instructions were clear.
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Crutchfield customer from Clare, MI on 2/17/2019
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Mitch from Dallas, TX on 2/13/2019
I was really disappointed with this camera. It was recommended by Crutchfield but there was no discussion about the camera picture quality. However, by the time you find out you don't like the camera you already have the cables ran and it's too late. I asked what's the difference between a more expensive camera and I got a vague answer that told me the salesman did not know.
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Crutchfield customer from Frankfort, KY on 2/12/2019
Camera works fine but the picture is not near as clear as the Kenwood can produce. At least that is my experience. I took advice from Crutchfield Tech and ran the power to to radio hot and ground. Now I have camera in reverse and also when going forward can turn the camera on to see my trailer. I do agree with other reviews that the guidelines are sluggish. I really don't need them and there is a loop wire you can cut to turn them off.
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Marshall F. from Chapin, SC on 2/1/2019
Rear Camera is awsome. Much better than the camera on my car.
Pros: Awesome camera. Picture is clear and backing lines curve when steering wheel is turned.
Cons: RCA corded plug was too short for my truck, but easy local purchase.
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Sean from Griffith, IN on 1/28/2019
Works as promised. Parking lines aren't as responsive as hoped but an effective camera. Easy install.
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Lance from Eufaula, AL on 1/27/2019
Great picture, but guide lines over exaggerate. Easy installation
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Crutchfield customer from Davie, FL on 1/21/2019
Picture is good, but kinda light sensitive. The grid lines turn on their own and make it confusing to back up. I cut the wire loop per instructions to delete them.
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Sig from Pittsford, NY on 1/15/2019
Nice camera that I used on my 2009 Ford Econoline Van. I hooked it to the Panasonic 4400 which I bought at the same time. I recommend you have Crutchfield make the wiring kit as it made installing this a no-brainer. The documentation with the camera was useless but it was pretty self-explanatory. I did not use the licese plate holder as this camera needs to be in the middle of the vehicle. I bolted it to the bumper.
Pros: Stupid simple
Cons: Needs to be mounted in middle of the truck.
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Randy from Raleigh, NC on 1/15/2019
A good price and seems fairly simple to install but the instructions provided are lacking. Still trying to figure out where the red cable on the monitor end should connect to. The picture currently has horizontal noise lines running thru it. Hopefully the image will improve once the red wire is connected. :)
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Crutchfield customer from Palmyra, VA on 1/12/2019
A very good product. great visibility day or night. Very good installation!
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Crutchfield customer from Spicewood, TX on 1/2/2019
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Documantation lacking
Rick from Longview, WA on 12/26/2018
Instructions were all but worthless. Print was so small I needed a magnifier even with glasses. Of course the instructions only show one end of the wiring. Also listed the connection this way "(12VDC rear lamp)". What they mean is back up lamp. Didn't convert from Chinese well at all. Also the red wire that is attached to the camera RCA plug goes through to the red wire on the other end of the plug. Fail to mention that also. Watch the YouTube video it will help more than anything else out there. I have no clue why the instruction are never updated, the feedback on the defective instruction is old. It works, but don't expect much more than the typical Offshore Quality. Especially as far as the instructions are concerned.
Pros: works
Cons: Directions are worthless
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Crutchfield customer from Austin, TX on 12/20/2018
Great camera. Great night-vision. The only thing I didn't like was the parking assist lines. They kept curving in the wrong direction. I clipped the wire almost immediately to disable the parking assist lines.
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EC from Makawao, HI on 12/2/2018
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Thorsten from Chapel Hill, NC on 11/17/2018
Great little camera. Installation is fairly easy, depending how far you want to go to hide the wire. The documentation is not all that good and lacks an explanation of different setup options. This youtube video answered all my questions and made my install so much easier. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHORKUqlEM4). Would definitely recommend this camera
Pros: Good picture quality
Cons: documentation is very superficial
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Easy installation
Jeff from Oklahoma City, OK on 11/12/2018
Works as it should, installation direction are very easy to understand,
Pros: Ease of installation, image quality
Cons: None that I see
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Camera is okay, guidelines are worthless
Rob from Spudville, Idaho on 11/3/2018
I've had this for about 1 year now, and I finally am getting around to taking apart the back end of my Lincoln Navigator and cutting the wire for the stupid guidelines. Couple of annoying things about the guidelines: 1) There's no adjustment and they extend up too high, so it looks like it is trying to guide to to back up and fly into the sky. 2) The active parking lines are ridiculous! Since they of course don't tap in to any actual steering system, they must use G-forces to make them respond. Maybe if you always backed up at 20 mph, a design like this would work, but since I don't back up that quickly, there's just not enough g-force, so the lines lag waaaaay behind. Too bad. Seemed like a cool idea, but the reality is the sensitivity is just to low, so I'd call it a fail. (was a big selling point to me compared to others I was considering). Might be better if you could choose to leave the lines static, but maybe not, since they are the guidelines to heaven. Camera quality is okay.
Pros: Camera is fine. Not great, not bad... just fine.
Cons: Guidelines look like they are trying to guide you to heaven, and to get them to be active in a responsive manner, you have to back up at about at about 20 mph. ;)
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Crutchfield customer from Fulton, MO on 10/30/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Warner Robis, GA on 10/29/2018
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Great Picture, Great Price
Rusty from Ellettsville, IN on 10/15/2018
first time installing a backup camera and it was fairly easy. The instructions were horrible, basically just a diagram in very small print but after watching a YouTube video everything was very simple. The only knock on the item is the connection from the camera unit to the cable running to the head unit is just a slide in plug with no locking tab. I taped it together when i installed it and it worked fantastic until i went for a drive and the next time i started the car it had NO Signal show up on screen. Pushed connector tighter and came right back on. Happened again on second trip. Redid the tape again and hoping it stays, if not i will be using some LocTite on the connection. Otherwise fantastic picture, washes out a little in direct sunlight but so does the factory one on my Jeep GC.
Pros: Easy Install Great picture
Cons: Poor connector with no locking tab Instructions could have been better
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First camera I've used
Mike K. from Wilmington, DE on 10/8/2018
This is my first camera. The install was pretty easy, and thanks to Crutchfield's customersupporrt, I was able to install it with no problems. I hooked it up to a Pioneer mvh 200ex. It works pretty well with the stereo,but sometimes the screen gets a little messed up after shifting in reverse. There will be weird numbers or faded pictures from the camera on the radio and usb part of the stereo. One time I had to actually disconnect my battery due to the camera not turning on in reverse but when I was in drive. I'm not quite sure if that was a problem with the camera or the stereo though. Overall it does what is should and works just fine. I guess technically it's a type of computer and like all the other computers out there, its gonna have glitches.
Pros: Easy install Clear view
Cons: Has glitches with pioneer mvh 200ex
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Crutchfield customer from Comfort, TX on 9/21/2018
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Eddy from Orlando, FL on 9/4/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Mount Pleasant, SC on 9/2/2018
Real good product. Good quality in daylight and even at night. Very impressed with the resolution
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Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 8/31/2018
Image is good, and wires are long enough to get to the back of my f150. However, the steering guidance lines in the image are slow to respond and become distracting rather than helpful.
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Nice little camera
Crutchfield customer from Tallahassee, FL on 8/23/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Huntingtown, MD on 8/19/2018
Nice camera with a very wide view. The backup lines can not be adjusted so if you want to have something that works get a head unit with them. Also, the camera does stick out a bit from the license plate. I have a large SUV with a step bumper. You have to be careful when standing on the bumper so that you do not step on the camera.
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Decent camera
Bryan from Belews Creek , NC on 8/14/2018
I mounted the camera on the back of my enclosed landscaping trailer above the ramp door to act as an rear-view mirror when towing. The colors are not quite as accurate as I would have expected. Greens look reddish on a sunny day but under fluorescent lighting the colors seem more correct. Could be due to the angle of light hitting the lens but haven't looked much into it. That being said, it's fine for my needs. Even with the camera 8ft off the ground the IR LED's are bright enough to see clearly behind the trailer on the head unit. I'm not using the parking lines so can't comment on them. One thing I didn't like is that the camera has about 4-5ft. of cable coming out of it to a seemingly proprietary 4-pin connector (containing both power and video leads). The mating portion of the connector splits the power and video which is fine, but no matter what your video will always pass through all 18ft or so of the composite cable as there is no way to shorten this. The Jensen, on the other hand, has about 3-4ft of video cable from the camera to a female RCA connector so you could use any length extension cable after it. My total video run is about 50ft and I am getting noticeable video noise from the brake/turn signals (but have not played with using a different ground or supply tie-in point yet). The package came with an RCA male to male adapter but that seems pointless...it really needs a female to female adapter to add an extension cable for the video.
Pros: IR LED's do a good job at night
Cons: No way to add RCA extension cable without buying an additional adapter Colors are shifted under some lighting conditions
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Crutchfield customer from Vevay, IN on 8/7/2018
Its works great only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the first one was bad. But they sent out a replacement one right away and it's perfect! Love it
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Low quality compared to what is in new vehicles
Brent from Glendale, AZ on 8/7/2018
Not very high quality, but it works. I personally regret not getting the nicer Alpine camera.
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Great camera
Robert from Arlington, TX on 8/1/2018
Good camera, only one I have found that has trajectory lines. The IR night vision is a plus. Would have been 5 stars but instructions are somewhat lacking.
Pros: Mount behind license plate Has an OEM look Night vision a plus
Cons: Instructions
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It's okay.
Crutchfield customer from Minneapolis, MN on 7/23/2018
It's okay... but for the price, I expected better than "okay." Things I like: long cable, easy mounting and installation. Things I don't like: the backup lines. I'd prefer static ones, the constant "snaking" according to steering wheel movement is distracting and unhelpful. It's especially bad if you're checking the camera for safety reasons via an override while driving on the highway, for instance to monitor your hitch or if you're driving a cargo vehicle with no rear windows and you need to check for vehicles behind you. Every movement of the steering wheel makes the lines move on the screen which is very distracting and not what you want when you're doing a quick proximity check.
Pros: long cable easy mounting easy installation
Cons: overpriced backup lines are not static and distracting
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Good Cam, No Install Instructions
John T. from St Paul, MN on 7/23/2018
Overall, good picture quality and has the ability to adjust picture settings when paired w/Pioneer AVH1440. Installation instructions are absolutely terrible/non-existent. To add insult to injury, improper installation can (and did, in my case) fry out the electronics ahead of it. Once installed properly, you realize it is so easy to install, that you have to wonder why there are no install instructions included (either from Boyo or Crutchfield). I understand that there are a variety of ways to install depending on a person's requirements, but a simple instruction sheet that briefly describes the various methods would have saved me 2 days of labor replacing damaged equipment. I did call Crutchfield's tech line prior to installing and was given bad information, and to their credit, they replaced my entire order, which is exactly why I buy from them. All things considered, cam is very easy to install once you understand which wires to connect and which ones not to connect. That is why I was so frustrated with the whole deal, it's so simple that there should be absolutely no reason why a 3-4 sentence w/diagram install sheet couldn't be included with Crutchfield's otherwise great install information. I have to believe that virtually every camera, regardless of who makes it, installs almost the same way, so there wouldn't be a great deal of work involved in creating one.
Pros: - Good cam picture.
Cons: - No instructions from Boyo or Crutchfield on install. - Back up lines are not as accurate as OEM lines.
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Crutchfield customer from Bloxom, VA on 7/16/2018
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Jason from Hemlock, MI on 7/9/2018
Very easy to install and better quality picture than factory camera.
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Good camera. View could be wider.
John from Cocoa Beach, FL on 7/3/2018
It works OK, but I have it on a super duty truck and the view is not quite wide enough for where the camera mounts on the license plate. I think it would be better on a mid size car. The parking lines are shaky and weird. Easy install and extra long wire are nice. Good camera overall. Great for hitching to trailers. Not great for backing into narrow space.
Pros: Easy install. Long cable included.
Cons: Narrow view for my big truck.
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Funny color
Crutchfield customer from Newark, DE on 7/3/2018
This works well, and came with a long enough cable to snake to the front of my Mazda 5. For some reason the video is very red shifted (green became purple) and the parking assist lines do a terrible job of guessing which way you are turning.
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Relatively Easy Installation
Paul from Big Rapids, MI on 6/17/2018
If you have a little common sense this is a pretty easy installation Pretty good price for a backup cam
Pros: Wire was long enough to reach the head unit in my Ram extended cab long box pickup! It works!
Cons: Instructions could be better, but it wasn't a problem
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Good for the price
Micah from Friendswood, TX on 6/6/2018
Camera was a great addition to an old truck. However, the view has a strange coloring that I'll just have to get used to. I'm not unhappy with it, but I had hoped for a little better picture. Beggars can't be choosers. Great price for what you get.
Pros: price point
Cons: image is OK
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Crutchfield customer from Huntsville, TX on 6/5/2018
Great camera perfect for my car paired very well with my radio very easy to install has the back up lines glad I made this choice
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Crutchfield customer from Middletown, NY on 6/1/2018
great camera iam able to hook up rear trailer much easier and faster
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Crutchfield customer from Oak Harbor, WA on 5/26/2018
As advertised, works great, simple install, Crutchfield is a great company to do business with.
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Nice Camera
Crutchfield customer from Glencoe, MN on 5/24/2018
Easy to install. Works good with Pioneer AVH-601EX receiver. Wish the parking guide lines were adjustable.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: Parking guide lines don't adjust
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Great overall performer
Grant from Eagle Mtn, UT on 5/22/2018
Easy install, good nighttime performance. Great camera clarity.
Pros: Installation, night vision, image clarity
Cons: Reference line sensitivity not as good as factory options on new vehicles
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Nice camera
Henry from Venice, FL on 5/20/2018
Nice camera for the money but I have to agree with others, the instructions are lacking for wiring.
Pros: Easy installation
Cons: Instructions lacking
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Boyo VTL17IRTJ
This camera is really nice, day or night especially after you adjust the light settings. I installed it forward high facing downward on the front grill guard of my Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 CTD. I installed a toggle switch on the red positive battery wire normally getting its signal from the reverse light and the black wire to ground. On the other end the one wire goes to a signal from the radio and the other goes to video in. Now when I flip the toggle switch, I go from camera one to camera two on the pioneer double din stereo . When I'm done viewing the camera I flip the toggle switch off and the camera doesn't have power running to it. I also cut the mirror wire and the on/off wire for the Gide lines that are located close to the camera end ,this way I don't see the lines and the image is correct on my stereo screen.
Pros: Great camera
Cons: Instructions
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Crutchfield customer from Merrill, OR on 5/14/2018
Great camera, and the picture is perfect for baking up!
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Great camera
Dan from Myakka City, FL on 5/11/2018
Can't beat for the price and ease of install..great improvement for my 2006 dodge dually truck...makes hooking up to my trailers a snap!
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Crutchfield customer from Dandridge, TN on 4/24/2018
would be nice to get more directions for install. Good picture nice set.
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Crutchfield customer from Midland, TX on 4/9/2018
Great price . Great picture. And great helpful people
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Crutchfield customer from Conroe, TX on 4/4/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Weidman, MI on 3/28/2018
Works good. Looks good. Like that I can turn the lines off if I want. Conceals the bracket nicely behind the license plate. My only issue is that the installation instructions stink. It has red wires at both ends. The instructions don't explain it. Had to resort to YouTube and buying another fuse as I blew it for my back up lights. FYI - it. You connect the red at the radio so it comes on with the radio (switched) do not connect the red at the rear to anything. Tape it off.
Pros: Looks nice and the bracket is not visible. Nice way to add on and not have to drill holes!
Cons: Poor instructions.
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Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 3/28/2018
Easy to install but instructions are terrible. You must ground the negative wire. Can't splice it into the reverse light with the positive. Overall good product.
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Crutchfield customer from New Alexandria, PA on 3/18/2018
Back Up camera works very well. I am pleased!
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Bret from Tucson, AZ on 3/18/2018
I used the preinstalled license plate mount. Also comes with another option for mounting elsewhere. The picture is very clear in both day and night lighting. Significantly better than a separate, more expensive camera. It has animated guiding lines that move when you turn. It would be nice if the left/right movements were graduated based on more sensitive steering input detection like some of the nicer cameras I've seen, but that's understandable given the price. This camera only has three guide line indications: full left, full right, and straight back. Nothing in-between. Three electricity wires on the camera: two at the rear (one hot/one ground) and one that comes off the yellow RCA video cable terminal at the front, designed to trigger your screen's reverse sensor. I had already run a separately purchased wire to the front based on a previous experience with a different camera, so I didn't need this little trigger wire and taped it off. Save yourself the time and look for this feature before you run extra wires. Only complaint is that the manufacturer's instructions are HORRIBLY inadequate. But that's an industry standard, not particular to this model. Crutchfield's tech support was very helpful as usual, so this wasn't a problem. Overall satisfied. Would recommend to friends.
Pros: Excellent picture Low Price Wiring design saves you the trouble of buying a separate wire for the reverse trigger Good mounting options included
Cons: Manufacturer instructions are terrible, no help at all (mitigated by Crutchfield tech support)
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Good Purchase
David from Maple, NC on 3/16/2018
I installed this camera on a 2009 F-150 truck. I pull a lot of trailers and this camera really makes backing up and connecting easy.
Pros: Reasonable price. easy hookup and clear reception.
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Crutchfield customer from Colorado Spgs, CO on 3/11/2018
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Rear view camera
William from Wethersfield, CT on 3/11/2018
Camera works awesome
Pros: Works excellent great price
Cons: none
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Crutchfield customer from Glendive, MT on 3/11/2018
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John from Loveland, CO on 3/6/2018
Operates well with my Panasonic head unit! For a great price easy to instal.
Pros: Cost, instal
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Ruskin, FL on 2/25/2018
picture quality is BAD, parking lines are BAD easy to install
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Crutchfield customer from Fredericksburg, VA on 1/28/2018
Very useful. It would be nice to have the option to the into the reverse harness without having to do it at the lights in the trunk, but overall a great product.
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Kent from Wilder, ID on 1/25/2018
Good quality for the price point. Woks well with my Kenwood receiver, video quality is fine, and the lines move with the steering wheel as they should.
Pros: Works as advertised.
Cons: I have a four door long bed pickup, a few more inches of wire would have made installation easier. It was sufficient to complete the task though.
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Nice camera
Crutchfield customer from Centennial, CO on 1/21/2018
Nice bright camera especially at nite.
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Mitchell from Oregon on 1/18/2018
Cheap camera that is easy to install, terrible picture quality though is a step above useless. Extremely pixelated and can badly tell the difference between the street and the curb. Anything in direct sunlight is overexposed and shows up white. Night time its just muddy, can't see any detail, and If I use my aftermarket backup lights at night you can't hardly see anything in where they land because its still overexposed.
Pros: Cheap, easy install
Cons: The first camera phone ever had better picture quality
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Crutchfield customer from Roopville, GA on 1/4/2018
Been installed for a couple weeks now, has great clear picture and easy installation.
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Affordable safety
Josh from Tucker, GA on 12/27/2017
Good camera for the money. I bought this camera after consulting with Crutchfiekd. I am not disappointed. It fits neatly on my car, and was reasonably easy to install. My only gripe is that the instructions are lacking. The supplied cable has a black and red lead on the camera end, and a red wire and RCA cable on the head unit end. Splice the red and black wires on the camera end to a reverse light. The red wire on the RCA end I had to splice to the purple and white (reverse) line coming from the radio. As some have noted you won't be framing any prints from this camera. It is a low-res composite signal so I am not surprised.
Pros: Easy to install License plate bracket and screw on mount included Great support from Crutchfield
Cons: Poor instruction manual
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Good value, IR works well, Active parking lines: not so much.
Mike from Jamestown, ND on 12/13/2017
This is a good camera for the money. Mounting with the license plate is handy for some applications. The IR function works pretty well at night. The active parking lines have a mind of their own and are kind of distracting. They only mildly track the direction of the vehicle, for this reason I will probably disable them and us the head unit fixed lines. Allow your self a lot of time for fishing wires during the install.
Pros: The IR function works pretty well at night.
Cons: The active parking lines have a mind of their own.
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Crutchfield customer from Whilkesville, OH on 11/29/2017
It was very easy to install and easy to attach to the license plate, the only problems I have are that the quality could be better, and the active parking lines aren't the most accurate.
Pros: Easy to install Night Vision Multiple options for mounting
Cons: Quality is okay, only 720x480 Parking lines aren't greatly accurate.
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Nice backup camera
Sailor from Bothell, WA on 11/29/2017
Nice, simple, inexpensive back up camera that works well in the rain and dark. (Also, please remember the vertical adjustment for this camera is done by moving the camera up and down, the horizontal adjustments made inside your stereo system.) A good compatible stereo system is key. Mine sets up the movement lines, parking lines etc and allows easy horizontal adjustment. Be prepared to run the video and 12V power cable all the way up forward to the stereo from the license plate region and the also to the backup light and ground. I have a 2005 Honda CRV and had to pop off all the panels on the right side to do this properly and also the multi-light lens for the back up light access. Also removed the head unit with the stereo. I was replacing the stereo with a touch screen hands free stereo anyways, so it went well. Luckily I bought the inexpensive tool set Crutchfield offers and, although time consuming, all went really well, best of all everything went back together and worked the first time! It primarily helped me call the Crutchfield techs. Chris chatted with me for an hour and used my cellphone cam to point out key potential problem items and really saved me a lot of time. It also helped to see a Youtube video showing how to do the rear door panel removal and access/install of a camera in a CRV.
Pros: Well made camera. Installation is straightforward with panel removal tools. Simple to adjust. Good vision in low light and rain.
Cons: Takes time to do correctly.
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Crutchfield customer from Porte, TX on 10/8/2017
Works flawlessly. I wish the cable had been about 3ft longer. It would have made the routing on my crew cab truck a little easier.
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