But this looks like it might be an advantage to those who are...Any thoughts from you seasoned professional slackers about it?......Ben
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But this looks like it might be an advantage to those who are...Any thoughts from you seasoned professional slackers about it?...
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I don't see a real advantage in that particular view.
At what point do some of these driver aids become driver distractions?
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It would probably be necessary for me to program my thinking into using it more for a rearview mirror than for its entertainment value, as I'm sure some will see it...I've lately had to force myself to ignore the phone ringing in my pocket until I'm parked safely somewhere...It's a tough learning curve...Originally Posted by Dave Grubb
...Ben
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But I can see an advantage if the screen is only visible when the transmission is in reverse...I'm almost worthless at backing a trailer since I only do so once in a blue moon...Or maybe if it's activated by a steering wheel button with a momentary function......Ben
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That is similar to my cameras: the rear camera is only active when in reverse, the front camera only when activated at slow speed by a button. Both are effective and helpful---and cannot be used as "toys".
I can see that camera in your post as a help in backing up---it could replace my wife who always manages to be out of my sight and giving me verbal directions which I cannot hear
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"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
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Hauling my mini trailer or not, I check the rear view mirror least once every 15 or so seconds. I can see no difference in a safety aspect if there were a camera on the rear of a trailer which allows you to see what is behind you.
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It seems to maintain perspective with the cab-mounted camera if the photo is any indication...I wonder how it does that since perspective changes with distance between cameras...Does it somehow adjust lens zoom and focus depending on trailer length?......Ben
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Thought I was the only one with that problem. LOL......I can see that camera in your post as a help in backing up---it could replace my wife who always manages to be out of my sight and giving me verbal directions which I cannot hear
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It's not among my excuses anymore, Fred...I'm forced to assume full responsibility when I back into something......Ben
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