Have you heard about caravan camera integration?

I’m not going to preach to you about the benefits of installing a caravan camera into your rig set up as I’m guessing you already know that you’d be mad not to have one. But have you heard of caravan camera integration?

Here, let me explain.

Advanced ICE are market leaders when it comes to bringing quality tech solutions to Aussie motorists. In particular, they specialise in caravan and trailer camera integration. By combining the existing standard display screen in your vehicle with some extra hardware and technology, a caravan reverse camera can be viewed on your pre-existing screen. This is caravan camera integration! 

But… why? Can’t you just buy a kit with a screen for that?

Yes, you can buy a caravan camera kit with a second screen but it’s far from an ideal solution.

A lot of new caravans come with between one and four cameras pre-installed. These allow you to monitor your blind spots on the back and sometimes even the sides. If you have a horse float, you may even have a camera mounted on the inside of your float allowing you to check on your horses when driving. 

When you first get your caravan, you’ll probably be handed a monitor that is to be fitted either to the dash of your vehicle or to be hung over your existing rearview mirror. Given that most vehicles now come standard with a large factory screen, it makes sense to use that existing screen rather than have a second (and often smaller) display clutter up your dash. I mean, why not integrate your caravan camera and use the screen that’s already there?

Using your existing screen unclutters your front cabin and also ensures your eyes only need to dart to the prime centre console before concentrating back on the road. This sophisticated integration allows you to access your camera view, not only when you’re reversing and maneuvering your caravan into place, but also while driving normally to see what’s happening on the road behind you. 

Although the caravan camera integration allows you to view the image from your cameras on your existing screen, it does not change your screen in any way and the other features, such as your radio, are not removed. As each vehicle comes with a different pre-installed entertainment system and screen, Advanced ICE have developed sophisticated hardware to suit a variety of popular vehicles.

Can I integrate a caravan camera into my particular vehicle?

Popular models of Ford, Toyota, Land Rover, Ram, Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, Holden, Volkswagon and more are all catered for with a caravan camera integration solution from Advanced ICE. 

To give you an idea of what it could look like for your vehicle, check out this sneak peek of the Toyota 300 series integration:

To learn more about caravan camera integration solutions for your vehicle, head to the Advanced ICE website direct.