Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius

greenbelt · 09-15-2009, 08:33 PM

My 2010 Prius package II didn't come with a rear-view camera. I got an estimate from an installer who quoted: $275 for an OEM Sony rear-view camera, $100 for a generic 7 inch monitor, and $120 for installation. Does this quote sounds reasonable? Any suggestions for a cheaper solution?

Airbalancer · 09-15-2009, 08:41 PM

In my pick up truck I got a wireless camera for $100 from Costco
Works great

DeanFL · 09-15-2009, 09:36 PM

Here's a Thread:

Installed Backup Camera System

Airbalancer · 09-15-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanFL

Here's a Thread:

Installed Backup Camera System

that is the one I have in my truck

greenbelt · 09-15-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks for the advices but I want the factory look. There's a slot above the license plate area where the camera is suppose to go. I told the installer that I wanted it there. Can I chop off the wireless camera frame and glue only the camera to this spot?

DeanFL · 09-15-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenbelt

Thanks for the advices but I want the factory look. There's a slot above the license plate area where the camera is suppose to go. I told the installer that I wanted it there. Can I chop off the wireless camera frame and glue only the camera to this spot?

Yes you can - that's what I did when installing this in my Lexus RX. Simple to hacksaw off the plastic sides. I did that and glued it to the underside of the hatch handle. Was going to do that in the Prius -same spot as where the OEM camera goes, but had a vanity license plate that I wanted to cover the top, and the camera covers it perfectly.

rrolff · 09-16-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenbelt

Thanks for the advices but I want the factory look. There's a slot above the license plate area where the camera is suppose to go. I told the installer that I wanted it there. Can I chop off the wireless camera frame and glue only the camera to this spot?

Look around for "toyota camry" camera on EBay - it appears to be the same...
I bought this one Rear View Reversing Wide Angle Backup IR Camera h593 - eBay (item 350125551920 end time Oct-09-09 20:39:58 PDT) because it looks like it will also fit the Prius camera hole, and it has better specs (IR for night). It arrives in a few days.

greenbelt · 09-16-2009, 08:25 PM

rrolff: I followed the link and the seller is based in China. I've always been skeptical about products from China on Ebay. How is the camera working out for you?

greenbelt · 09-16-2009, 08:47 PM

DeanFL: Amazon is selling the model that you have for $95.99 and the cable for $19.49. I do think this is the most economical way to go, but the 3.5" monitor is a bit small. My Garmin is 4.3 inch and I've always wanted something bigger. How is the 3.5" monitor working out for you?

greenbelt · 09-18-2009, 06:01 PM

Backup camera for 2010 Prius package II update: After much research, this is my list: $275 OEM Sony backup camera, $263 Garmin Navi 5000 with video input (5.2-Inch), and $120 installer's labor. I will post pictures of the project soon.

09-15-2009, 08:33 PM	#1
greenbelt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 13 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius My 2010 Prius package II didn't come with a rear-view camera. I got an estimate from an installer who quoted: $275 for an OEM Sony rear-view camera, $100 for a generic 7 inch monitor, and $120 for installation. Does this quote sounds reasonable? Any suggestions for a cheaper solution? Last edited by greenbelt; 09-16-2009 at 08:19 PM.

09-15-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
Airbalancer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cobourg, On, Canada Posts: 890 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium w/ Solar Cells (Canada) Thanks: 8 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius In my pick up truck I got a wireless camera for $100 from Costco Works great

09-15-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
DeanFL 2010 owner - 1st Prius Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leesburg Florida USA Posts: 986 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: No Package Thanks: 223 Thanked 323 Times in 166 Posts Friends: 4	Re: Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius Here's a Thread: Installed Backup Camera System

09-15-2009, 10:19 PM	#5
greenbelt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 13 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius Thanks for the advices but I want the factory look. There's a slot above the license plate area where the camera is suppose to go. I told the installer that I wanted it there. Can I chop off the wireless camera frame and glue only the camera to this spot?

09-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#8
greenbelt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 13 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius rrolff: I followed the link and the seller is based in China. I've always been skeptical about products from China on Ebay. How is the camera working out for you?

09-16-2009, 08:47 PM	#9
greenbelt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 13 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius DeanFL: Amazon is selling the model that you have for $95.99 and the cable for $19.49. I do think this is the most economical way to go, but the 3.5" monitor is a bit small. My Garmin is 4.3 inch and I've always wanted something bigger. How is the 3.5" monitor working out for you?

09-18-2009, 06:01 PM	#10
greenbelt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 13 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius Backup camera for 2010 Prius package II update: After much research, this is my list: $275 OEM Sony backup camera, $263 Garmin Navi 5000 with video input (5.2-Inch), and $120 installer's labor. I will post pictures of the project soon.

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