H2 camera installation

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I've had both front and rear cameras that are integrated into my factory NAV system for some time now. The rear camera is set up the same as discussed here in that it comes on automatically when the truck is in reverse. Both cameras may also be activated manually at any time via two switches (one for front camera & one for the rear). I mounted these switched on the rear of the overhead console. The cameras are great for viewing objects in front and rear that you cannot see from the drivers seat and are also valuable when lining up my rig to attach the trailer to either the front or rear hitch. To compensate for the lack of depth perception inherent with camera views I've also installed backup sensors in both the front & rear bumpers. These sensors are equipped with two digital displays (one for front & one for rear) that display the distance away from object in increments of 1/2' to 6' along with providing an audible warning relative to how close I am to an object. These two displays are mounted to the inside windshield at the top left corner. The sensors are triggered in the exact same way as the cameras - the rear sensors are automatically activated when in reverse and both front & rear sensors can be manually activated at any time via the switches mentioned above. I mounted two sensors in the rear bumper, one at each corner but was unable to mount one in the center of the rear bumper due to inaccurate readings caused by the rear mounted spare tire. Will probably just add a hitch mounted rear sensor in the future. I love this setup.