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Old 10-09-2018, 04:42 PM   #1
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Backup camera alignment

We love the backup camera on our 19, but it's a bit deceptive when trying to back into a tight spot. We discovered the camera is aimed a bit off center. It shots more toward the driver's side than the passenger side. There doesn't appear to be any angle adjustment options on the camera. Any suggestions?
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Old 10-09-2018, 04:52 PM   #2
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i cant get my monitor to stay on my dash board the suction cup wont hold it.
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Old 10-09-2018, 05:25 PM   #3
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suction cups work best on clean glass.
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Old 10-09-2018, 05:48 PM   #4
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i cant get my monitor to stay on my dash board the suction cup wont hold it.
Here is how I mount my monitor for back up camera.

If mounting to dash is only option, they make suction cup disk. Stick the disk to dash and suction cup to disk.


https://www.amazon.com/suction-cup-d...ction+cup+disk
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Old 10-09-2018, 07:30 PM   #5
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We love the backup camera on our 19, but it's a bit deceptive when trying to back into a tight spot. We discovered the camera is aimed a bit off center. It shots more toward the driver's side than the passenger side. There doesn't appear to be any angle adjustment options on the camera. Any suggestions?
If you don't wish to "egg-hole" the mounting hole in the bracket with a drill, you could pull the screw on one side and add nylon washers under the bracket until it appears center-lined. Don't forget to reseal the area around the hole/screw when you reinstall.
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If you don't wish to "egg-hole" the mounting hole in the bracket with a drill, you could pull the screw on one side and add nylon washers under the bracket until it appears center-lined. Don't forget to reseal the area around the hole/screw when you reinstall.
Thanks, sounds like one or two nylon washers would do it. What do you recommend I use to reseal the area around the screw?
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Thanks, sounds like one or two nylon washers would do it. What do you recommend I use to reseal the area around the screw?
I use either Dicor or Proflex.
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