Backup Camera Easy Setup Plug-Play: HD 1080P No-Delay Waterproof - Clear Night Vision Rear View Camera with Monitor for Car Truck SUV - LK3

Let me preface this by pointing out that Amazon sometimes aggregates reviews of similar products. Be sure which product's review you are reading about. I actually tried two items as I received the wrong one based on a review which was on the product's page but was for a different model of the product.The focus of the first part of my review is for a single-camera system which is the "LeeKooLuu Backup Camera and Monitor Kit HD 720P Easy Installation for Cars,Trucks,Pickups Waterproof Night Vision..." kit. This kit is well made and well packaged. I bench tested it first and was surprised to see that the connector for the camera was not the typical RCA plug but a very streamlined connector that (when unplugged) is ridiculously easy to feed through whatever car parts are in the way.The picture from the camera (and the monitor) are great. Way beyond expectations. And there's a single wire to cut if you decide to use the camera for a front-mount view. Guidelines are adjusted at the monitor by using one of the buttons on the back of it to go into programming mode. There is a set of LEDs and a sensor so that they know when to turn on or off when the camera is engaged. The head/monitor comes with a nice setup allowing easy installation--especially if you choose to use the magnetic plate on the back of the head. Then it's just a matter of setting the mount as you like it and you can click the head on and off with ease. Five stars for the single-camera, monitor and mounting system.Customer service was excellent. My intent was to order a two-camera unit but I received the single camera unit instead. (Because of the aggregated reviews.) When I contacted the vendor (by email) and explained the situation, and why I ordered the model I got, they were incredibly accommodating and shipped me a two-camera unit and all parts by expedited delivery. Seven stars (!) for customer service.The two-camera unit performs as well as my reviewed single-camera unit. Unfortunately, having had the single camera, I feel compelled to compare the two. While the two-camera unit works fine, it uses RCA plugs for the video and a similar-sized connector for power. Don't get me wrong, they're fine, but they aren't as slick, or compact as that in the single-camera system. In addition, programming for the dual-camera unit is done with a button that is on the camera lead, near the camera itself. This means it will be out in the elements (granted, you may rout it inside the vehicle, mine will not be). Same with the connectors. I expect I will tape and/or heat shrink these items to make them less visible and more watertight.That said, the picture is more than adequate for the purposes although (objectively) the single-camera picture looks a bit sharper. The provided LEDs are about the same between the two and should give adequate illumination to aid in backing. Overall, a really good product.Unfortunately, the mount for the monitor for the dual-camera unit is not as nice as the one for the single camera. Don't get me wrong: It will work just fine, but the single camera mount has more adjustment and a magnetic latch. The two-camera unit does not have the magnetic connection, just a couple clips to hold it in place. Four-and-a-half stars for the two-camera unit and only because I had the chance to use the better-designed single camera unit beforehand.You can't go wrong with either unit. Both deliver a great quality picture and are easy to hook up. The units I received even had the option of powering via an (included) "cigarette lighter" plug with its own on-off button instead of wiring them into the vehicle's electronics.Finally I should mention one error: The manufacturer's instructions for the two-camera unit has an error in that it shows two yellow RCA connectors on the head/monitor for the two cameras. Actually one of the connectors is white and this is the camera that will take precedence when it receives power. (That is to say that one camera is always on and on the monitor--if powered--but the other one will take over the monitor when a signal comes in from that camera. And you control that by providing power--usually from the reverse lights--to that camera.)

The camera and kit are a superb value. Installation was not difficult (including BOTH TIMES, I had to install the cable). Let me explain: When ordering it doesn't tell you what size cable comes with it, which is a 23 ft. cable. I found this out the hard and dirty way after a couple of hours on a winter Sunday afternoon painstakingly dragging myself underneath my truck; routing, securing, and cable-tying the camera cable from the back of my 2009 Ram 1500 (crew cab short bed) to the front, just to find out when I went to bring it through the firewall, I was about 5-7ft too short to reach the middle of my trucks console and mounting location. Pretty frustrating after spending hours to install and come up short. On re-reading the instructions by LKL they advised 'if cable too short, contact us for the longer 33ft. or 50ft cable'. Uhm OK, and I sent an email, and to their credit, they responded within a couple of hours asking for the size I wanted that would work. Unfortunately, a "short splicer" cable wasn't an option with both male finish end couplers on their cables to simply "Splice" into what was already routed 95% of the way already, so I asked for the 33ft. one. They sent it immediately, and I got it a few days later with plans to complete installation the following weekend from my original effort. So, new cable in hand I had to re-route the new cable basically starting over. A bit frustrating BUT hopefully this post will change their ordering system to ask "cable size" based upon application upfront; like for a car. SUV, truck, or RV. If, not simply message them ahead of time to install to see if they can send you a longer cable. not as efficient, but will save you the double-install time.That said, I really like my camera. It has great clarity, good screen size, and detail. I like the flexible options for 16:9 vs. Narrower field, grid options and adjustments, etc. I also recommend adding LED back up lights to improve the night view of the camera which already includes some LEDs to help with night safety (you are likely reading this because you want better safety, and rearview vision, especially at night, correct?) You will already be removing one taillight assembly installing the splice-in to power the camera with the backup light wire, so you might as well install LED Backup bulbs both sides of the taillamp assembly.I had a perfect spot in mind to install my camera in the center on top of my dash above the radio into a little "coin tray" recess. I had to snip about a half-inch off the camera holder base front and back to make it nestle in the bottom and adhere with the provided mounting tap securely. If I had it to do over again I likely would get their wireless camera product first, then see if the wireless signal worked OK given the length of the truck. (They don't recommend their wireless version for larger vehicles, like full-sized SUV's, trucks, or RV's but reviewers have reported satisfactory results with trucks and SUVs) Although it's a bit more $$ for wireless the amount of install time required for do-it-yourselfer's, or professional installation would be well worth it. If the wireless signal isn't good enough, return it since it wouldn't have been installed fully; then just order up this wired option. Good luck and happy backing up!

This is a decent aftermarket add on. The install was straightforward, but I chose to remove numerous interior panels to completely hide wires. Once all the wiring was done, the camera lit right up. Adjustment of the lane indicators, brightness, contrast was easy. Like others have posted, my only complaint is the lines are sckewed and cannot be adjusted perfectly. The only way I may be able to get them to align properly is to place spaces (stack of washers) behind one of the license plates screws to angle the camera. Other wise, the camera makes it easier to back down our 400' driveway at night.