The GMC camera is only $350 so it really isn't that big of an investment. I like the fact that I don't have to have another screen to mount since this will send the image to the factory screen in the truck. It can be left up while moving so that isn't an issue. It supports 2 accessory cameras so you could mount one inside the trailer to see what's going on while underway. Might be overkill but it is nice to have that option.
Here is a good YouTube video explaining the system.
Luckily I don't think I need power for the camera since it gets it from the TV. For the "invisible trailer" view I think it requires the camera to be mounted around the same height as the tailgate camera on the truck. I will probably end up routing the wire under the trailer then up though the spare tire cover somehow.
John
Thanks Overland! I spoke with my Sales rep at Oliver and he said they probably wouldn't install this during production but could do it after the fact. If it is possible, and it sounds like it is, I will just tackle it myself.
John
Question for all the people who like to do their own mods. I am going to be towing my Oliver EII (11/1/2021 delivery) with a GMC 2500 AT4. The truck has the tech package with multiple camera views and the ability to add a wired trailer camera to do the "invisible trailer". Has anyone installed on of these GMC cameras and if so what route did you use to run the wire?
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John
Just picked this up yesterday for a soon to be ordered Oliver EII. Great deals on GMC and Chevy right now with the employee discount (and more if you know how to negotiate). As everyone has said, the key to the HD trucks is the payload.
Thanks for the info. We are still about 2 years out before we purchase (one kid left :).... That is a lot less than I expected it to be. Apparently not having a "motor" is a big deal to the taxman.
Montana and South Dakota are 2 of the popular places. Check out America’s mailbox” in South Dakota. For a small fee they will do everything for you. In Montana there are attorneys that will set up an LLC and get you and address for it. You can get a driver’s license in both states pretty easily. There is some question as to the legality of theses options.
So in my research it appears that travel trailerS still get the annual ad valorem tax in Georgia. Any Georgia folks that can give me and idea on how they have valued your Oliver over time? If Ga is going to tax me $1500 a year I might have to consider registering it and the tow vehicle elsewhere.
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John