Best Location of Reverse Camera

**jvnj** · April 28th, 2015 02:55 PM

Masters,

I'm planning of installing a reverse cam in my Toyota Revo ride. Would like to ask your opinions, comments or suggestions as where is the best location to install the reverse cam, the installer suggested two locations: 1. at the bumper and 2. at the license plate. The installer mentioned that the best location is at the bumper as the view would be more comprehensive compared to the one installed at the license plate. I'm actually very hesitant on the bumper installation as they will drill a hole in it which would leave a hole and might be a concern if i opt it to be removed, or may be prone to minimal impacts during ingress.

Hoping for your kind reco please. Thank you!

**JohnM** · April 28th, 2015 03:16 PM

IMO the best location is the license plate area IF the camera is angled down. The new LTO plate rules also don't allow installation of anything on top of the plates. Besides those bolts are not removable once tightened so replacing a dead camera will be challenging.

A camera angled down will allow you to better estimate the distance between your bumper and any obstacle behind you.

My two sedans both have cameras and they're both installed in the license plate light hole. Both are angled down. When backing out of the garage I can still see about 60 degrees either side of center for incoming traffic.

Try searching online for other options.

**boybi** · April 28th, 2015 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by jvnj

Masters,

I'm planning of installing a reverse cam in my Toyota Revo ride. Would like to ask your opinions, comments or suggestions as where is the best location to install the reverse cam, the installer suggested two locations: 1. at the bumper and 2. at the license plate. The installer mentioned that the best location is at the bumper as the view would be more comprehensive compared to the one installed at the license plate. I'm actually very hesitant on the bumper installation as they will drill a hole in it which would leave a hole and might be a concern if i opt it to be removed, or may be prone to minimal impacts during ingress.

Hoping for your kind reco please. Thank you!

I would suggest a place where you'll have a view of your rear bumper so you'll have a reference point to the objects behind you from the bumper. If your license plate is above the bumper, then that would be the best location for your camera. Most oem backup cameras are place above the license plate.

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Originally Posted by jvnj

Masters,

I'm planning of installing a reverse cam in my Toyota Revo ride. Would like to ask your opinions, comments or suggestions as where is the best location to install the reverse cam, the installer suggested two locations: 1. at the bumper and 2. at the license plate. The installer mentioned that the best location is at the bumper as the view would be more comprehensive compared to the one installed at the license plate. I'm actually very hesitant on the bumper installation as they will drill a hole in it which would leave a hole and might be a concern if i opt it to be removed, or may be prone to minimal impacts during ingress.

Hoping for your kind reco please. Thank you!

I would suggest a place where you'll have a view of your rear bumper so you'll have a reference point to the objects behind you from the bumper. If your license plate is above the bumper, then that would be the best location for your camera. Most oem backup cameras are place above the license plate.

**jvnj** · April 28th, 2015 03:53 PM

Sir JohnM,

That is actually my first choice, which is at the license plate area. It will hopefully be installed along the license plate lighting frame which will be independent on the bolts used at the plate. Thank you for your insights!

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Sir JohnM,

That is actually my first choice, which is at the license plate area. It will hopefully be installed along the license plate lighting frame which will be independent on the bolts used at the plate. Thank you for your insights!

**jvnj** · April 28th, 2015 03:56 PM

[QUOTE=boybi;2531923]I would suggest a place where you'll have a view of your rear bumper so you'll have a reference point to the objects behind you from the bumper. If your license plate is above the bumper, then that would be the best location for your camera. Most oem backup cameras are place above the license plate.

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Sir boybi, thanks for your recommendation. I guess the best is really at the license plate area. I'll surely go for it. Thanks!

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[QUOTE=boybi;2531923]I would suggest a place where you'll have a view of your rear bumper so you'll have a reference point to the objects behind you from the bumper. If your license plate is above the bumper, then that would be the best location for your camera. Most oem backup cameras are place above the license plate.

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Sir boybi, thanks for your recommendation. I guess the best is really at the license plate area. I'll surely go for it. Thanks!

**JohnM** · April 28th, 2015 04:21 PM

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**baludoy** · April 29th, 2015 10:33 AM

^ ganyang reverse cam ang pina-install ko recently nang pinalitan ko iyong oem hu ng fd namin.

makakapili ka naman ng reverse cam na ganyang type specifically made for your vehicle kaya halos salpak lang din siya

**straker** · April 29th, 2015 02:32 PM

The camera-plate light assembly thingy came up recently, and not all models had it. I hope there's one for the Revo.

Otherwise, it will be a generic camera to be drilled beside the plate light. That's what I had for the 2011 Escape.

The last recourse would be the bumpers.

**jvnj** · April 29th, 2015 04:01 PM

Masters,

Just an update, the camera was installed already. Funny thing is, I wasn't able to obtain my first option which is supposed to be at the license plate. The reason behind it is that the camera was already bundled or part of the rear view monitor which I bought. So far, the results were ok, the view was clear and precise. I also bought a TV plus and paired it with the system. My kids can now enjoy viewing local channels (selected) as well as movies!

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Masters,

Just an update, the camera was installed already. Funny thing is, I wasn't able to obtain my first option which is supposed to be at the license plate. The reason behind it is that the camera was already bundled or part of the rear view monitor which I bought. So far, the results were ok, the view was clear and precise. I also bought a TV plus and paired it with the system. My kids can now enjoy viewing local channels (selected) as well as movies!