Hi folks,

Something which is always in the news here in Oz is accidents involving people revesing over children. As the parent of a 16 month old boy I am absolutely petrified of the situation and am putting it out there to see if anyone has managedto oe up with a decent solution.

The VMS 4x4 GPS system (LR500) specifcally made for the FL2 looks and feels like the genuine screen and includes a reversing camera. It fits inthe standard aperture and all up, including fitting is nearly $3500. Ouch.

The other option I have isto fit a cutom screen (a 7" pioneer monitor) into the aperture which includes the Pioneer GPS system with the reversing camera is around $2000, subject to other options like Bluetooth for the phone etc. The bare bones version is around $1000.

Has anyone else installed a reversing camera, and if so how did you do it, and what does it look like?!

Thanks in advance!

Hi Liberty 555
I think on a car like ours there should of been a reversing camera as standard. Like you said $3500 is a bit on the steep side, even the other system you have mentioned is still a bit rich. having a rear camera would be usefull its still not any good if your trying to reverse a 25 foot boat trailer etc.
I shopped arround and found a small wide angled 2.4 GHZ wireless colour camera with a hand held small colour moitor which i cut out a velcro pad and stuck it on the bottom of the camera.
Now if im reversing my small trailer i pop the camera in the rear window and place the monitor where the satnav is and it works a treat.
The best thing though is when in reversing the boat down the slip for launching i pop the camera on the back of the boat. Magic, now i can see directly behind the boat and i know im not gonna run in to any one or any thing.
Afterwards i just put it away in the case, job done.
The camera kit is rechargeable and it only cost me £ 150

Anybody else find a solution to the freelander 2. That didn't come with:
Backup camera
Bluetooth
iPod connection
And gps?

Anybody do anything on the high end of aftermarket?

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gecko and zone30 fitted something If I recall. parking sensors may be the spoiler though

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Hi Liberty 555
I think on a car like ours there should of been a reversing camera as standard. Like you said $3500 is a bit on the steep side, even the other system you have mentioned is still a bit rich. having a rear camera would be usefull its still not any good if your trying to reverse a 25 foot boat trailer etc.
I shopped arround and found a small wide angled 2.4 GHZ wireless colour camera with a hand held small colour moitor which i cut out a velcro pad and stuck it on the bottom of the camera.
Now if im reversing my small trailer i pop the camera in the rear window and place the monitor where the satnav is and it works a treat.
The best thing though is when in reversing the boat down the slip for launching i pop the camera on the back of the boat. Magic, now i can see directly behind the boat and i know im not gonna run in to any one or any thing.
Afterwards i just put it away in the case, job done.
The camera kit is rechargeable and it only cost me £ 150

Hi. Hinj, Just type kgbcameras into google search engine. Klick on wireless kits and scroll down through all the diferent cameras and wireless monitors.
There are lots to choose from. buy a set or mix and match what ever you want as long as you stick to the same freqency.
You could also fit a fixed revering camera, all depends on what your looking for. hope this helps

Go for a Kenwood CMOS200 or 300. Better than anything LR can offer.

Very interesting web-site that, and I was surprised at what you can actually get for your money. Seems some good VFM still exists.  We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!

Thanks for the info Superspark. Plenty to look at there. MY 2013 TD4 XS Manual, Ipanema Sand. Cold Climate Pack, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings, Armrest Pack, Rear Camera, Detachable Tow Bar, Spoiler.
Gone. My 2011 TD4 GS Manual, Cold Climate Pack, Front Sensors, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings.

Your welcome mate