Fitting reversing camera to 2011 Cali

[Frankyworthy]

Hi

I have had a look around and can't find an existing post related to this.

I took my van to ICE in Preston who fitted a new all singing and dancing head unit, DAB radio etc.

I was also looking for a reversing camera to go with it.

They were not confident of wiring to a camera as they did not want to remove panelling etc, disturb existing wiring looms etc and were, therefore, unsure of getting panels back as snugly as they are on an original Cali. Conversions are easy by all accounts.

TWO questions:

1. Wireless cameras would be an option but they are not reliable I'm told. Thoughts on this?

2. Has anybody had an after fit reversing camera installed and if so, how?

Thanks
Paul

 

[Listersbox]

Hey Paul,

I think Hazzydayz fit them. Might be worth giving them a call.
http://hazzydayz.com/reverse-camera...stailgate---genuine-vw-supply--fit-3268-p.asp

Let me know how you get on as I might be doing the same soon!

Best wishes

Andy

 

[sidepod]

Easy enough cable route surely?

Tricky but would be picking up the reverse switch signal, unless it's already present at the existing head unit/harness?

 

[Bobbybus]

Hey Paul,

I think Hazzydayz fit them. Might be worth giving them a call.
http://hazzydayz.com/reverse-camera...stailgate---genuine-vw-supply--fit-3268-p.asp

Let me know how you get on as I might be doing the same soon!

Best wishes

Andy

How much...!?!

 

[Listersbox]

How much...!?!

Yeah it's pretty pricey!

Anybody know anywhere cheaper?

 

[Gavinskii]

i had one fitted at the same time as new head unit, very neat installation details here
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/fitting-reversing-camera-to-2014-cali.14386/page-2#post-155136

 

[Frankyworthy]

Thanks All,

Update.

£700 at Hazzydays is a bit steep to get a camera fitted. I think I can just reverse carefully at that price.

Had a chat with my independent VW/Audi fella who has done my Audis and vans for years. He reckons he would securely run the wiring from cam location under the van but concealed behind under-panels then route into engine and on into cab, all silicon sealed up. 2 hours labour costs is c £80 then the cost of the cam - another £80 ??

Any thoughts on best cams and costs?
Paul

 

[sidepod]

One that will talk to your head unit.

 

[Frankyworthy]

One that will talk to your head unit.

Yes.

 

[Listersbox]

Now that sounds a lot more interesting than a severe punch in the wallet!!