Wiring for rear camera

We have a 2013 2910d

We are needing to replace the camera which requires its own specific cable.

Does anyone know how the original camera is wired? The path the wire takes to get from the rear to the front?

I’m leaning toward the Wolfbox 12 inch rear view mirror camera since my eyes always go to that mirror out of habit.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Very interesting topic.  I intend to follow the thread.  There is a lot to learn.

My experience with backup cameras extends to three separate units acquired as artifacts accompanying motorhomes I purchased on the used market. Two of the vehicles were Phoenix Cruisers.  The cameras were installed with coaxial or multiplex cable embedded in the chassis.  Uncertain of the route.  Cameras were mounted near the rear clearance lights. Monitors were mounted next to the rearview mirror.  I presume the cable was embedded in the headliner. 

In both cases, I think it was the monitor that had failed.  Cable was proprietary and the connections weren't compatible with more modern devices.  Technology had evolved and I was stuck with the obsolescence of generational incompatibility. 

My solution has been to use a Garmin camera mounted on the license plate bracket. Very effective as a workaround.  Shortcomings are few.  Primary deficiency is display is paired with the GPS monitor and has to defer except when in reverse.  Dedicated Security Camera features with options such as nighttime illumination are not within the capacity of the little device.

I will be returning to this page for recommendations and installation suggestions. 

I was interested in the routing of the cable.
I’d like to know if it was originally installed down and under chassis and back up

Or

Through the headliner

Or somehow along the top

Mine did not have a camera. I ran cable from under Ford dog house then up through floor, into passenger side cabinets, all the way to the back cabinet next to medicine cabinet. Drilled hole through back wall high near center running lights and mounted camera. I mounted screen on my dash, can be always on.

The GARMIN Backup Camera requires connection to a switched power source, such as your vehicle’s reverse lights.   The backup camera’s signal reaches up to a 50’ true working range, which means your navigator will wirelessly connect to your GARMIN Navigator, even in longer RVs. 

Easy to install.  Perfect, if all you want is a backup camera.   App includes a feature to customize the view.  Red, Yellow, Green "SAFE" Zone can be modified to match your vehicle

I don't know the entire path of the camera wires, but I have seen them in some key areas of my 2010 2900 which lead me to a guess where they travel.


Starting from the back I have seen them routed down the gap between the spare tire and end cap corner (drivers side). Under the RV they are not visible, that leads me to believe they are in the baseboard on the driver's side.


At the front of the RV I can find them under the dash, down the left kick panel and in the bundle of wires that continues to the transition wall behind the driver. (I've discovered a Ford wiring harness connector in that transition wall beside the auto power transfer switch... Noted/photographed in another thread in this forum).


I haven't ever looked for them between these 2 areas. However, I suspect they would be visible under the fridge (on the driver's side as well) which would confirm their path along the baseboard just above the  floor.


If your fridge (or a bed or booth) is on the driver's side, it's the perfect place to confirm the path.  I'm about 1k miles from my PC right now so I can't verify it.


Larry

When the camera on ours died a few years ago, I replaced it with a "wireless" unit from Tadi  Brothers.      Works extremely well.  Very sharp, with night time capability.
Got the monitor type that fits over the existing rear view mirror.  No slipping.    Also acts as the rear view mirror when monitor off.
Patched into existing camera wire for power to receiver up front.
Patched into one of the upper marker lights in back, where the camera goes.  So the lights must be on to power up the camera.    The monitor always has power when the ignition is on, just a matter of turning it on at any
time with a "button" on the monitor, or the remote that comes with it.
jim

My monitor for the  rear camera went bad and I found out I could not get a compatible replacement. I bought a wireless Haloview 4 camera system, rear overhead, rear license plate and two side view cameras. I had to tap into a power source for each camera. For the side view cameras I had to run new wires. For the overhead I had to find the hot wires from the old system and tap into them. Then for the license plate camera I tapped into the hot wire from the light in the macerator hose compartment. I used that setup for two years now and particularly appreciate the side view cameras when changing lanes.

If you have any electrical dc wiring experience it is doable install.