Aftermarket Rear-View Camera for Gen III Prius

[greenbelt]

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]

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

[DeanFL]

Here's a Thread:


Installed Backup Camera System

[Airbalancer]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

Here's a Thread:


Installed Backup Camera System

that is the one I have in my truck

[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?

[DeanFL]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.