Nav system/Back up camera

[KAC]

Here's the visor mounted monitor:

You can also see the single color steering wheel.

KAC
'03 Red Adv Series

[This message was edited by KAC on November 25, 2002 at 10:27 AM.]

[smash]

I am picking one up but the camera will mounted to the top of the H2 so there is no glare and it will look like another light. I think that is the best way to go.

[KAC]

mounted under driver's side 2nd row seat - protective cover pulled back

KAC
'03 Red Adv Series

[ratesguy]

Wow. Where can I get the back-up set up.

[KAC]

Here's the monitor with a picture from the back up camera

KAC
'03 Red Adv Series

[KAC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TonkaH2:
Kim:

I'm sure I'd be very happy with it for what it cost, but. . . it seems like it would be a pain to drive with the visor down when you are using the nav. Do they have an option to mount it on the top of the dash? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif[/img] If it folded down when you weren't using it it seems like it would be better.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I thought it might be a pain at first too but it's not. If I push the visor all the way forward so it's touching the windshield, my visibility out the front is fine and I can still see the map if I need to. The other benefit of having it there is that I don't have to move my head to glance at it if I want to see the map while I'm driving. With the voice directions it gives though, I don't really need to see it. I drive with it folded at night because I don't want the light to distract me. I still get the directions fine. I have heard that some folks have mounted the monitor on the dash behind the air vents. Also, the company that installed mine will also remove the factory stereo and replace it with the Nav system and monitor. I didn't want to lose the CD player. The last vehicle I drove (Acura MDX) had the monitor mounted that way - it seemed okay at the time but I much prefer not having to move my head to see the map.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Love the back-up camera though -much better than a trailer hitch mount.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My only problem is remembering to use it - I'm not used to having it yet.

Kim

KAC
'03 Red Adv Series

[HeeHaw]

KIM, Do you regret installing the monitor in the sun visor? Looks akward to me. Just wondering. My screen is being mounted as I type and I shoud have the H2 back by noon CA time. I will post some pics.

My screen is being mounted near the passenger side console and is designed to be near the temp controls at about the same height.

Back to the orginal question, my screen is a Pioneer 6.5 inch and the one shown in the visor appears much smaller. Is your screen hard to see and what do you NOW think of the visor mount?

See ya

HeeeeeeeeHawwwwwwwwwww

[KAC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HeeHaw:
KIM, Do you regret installing the monitor in the sun visor? Looks akward to me. Just wondering. My screen is being mounted as I type and I shoud have the H2 back by noon CA time. I will post some pics. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I don't regret it at all. After having one mounted about where the factory stereo is on my previous vehicle, I much prefer the visor mount. With the audible directions, I don't need to see the map normally. With the voice recognition, I don't need to see the map to enter a destination. When I enter a new destination, I pull down the visor, enter it, move the visor back out of the way and then get on my way. If I do want to see it for some reason, I pull down the visor and move it all the way forward - I can see the screen without taking my eyes from the road. I will say that it would be a pain if it weren't a voice activated system and I had to access the screen to do anything. For example, on my old system, I had to hit okay to get past the lawyer screen every single time I started the car. On this system, it can be set to automatically okay out of the lawyer screen or you can simply say "okay". No need to access the screen.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Back to the orginal question, my screen is a Pioneer 6.5 inch and the one shown in the visor appears much smaller. Is your screen hard to see and what do you NOW think of the visor mount?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Mine's a 6 inch screen so not significantly smaller. I don't have any problems seeing it.

Kim

KAC
'03 Red Adv Series

[HummerGirl]

Kim that is awesome...just found this post!!

Thanks for sharing your gadgets!!!

~amy

~amy
Reality is merely a crutch for those with a broken imagination.~anon.

[TonkaH2]

Kim:

I'm sure I'd be very happy with it for what it cost, but. . . it seems like it would be a pain to drive with the visor down when you are using the nav. Do they have an option to mount it on the top of the dash? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif[/img] If it folded down when you weren't using it it seems like it would be better.

Love the back-up camera though -much better than a trailer hitch mount.

-Jack
Yellow H2 on order
"I think I can make it. D'OH!"

[MAC]

This rear compartment roof object looks like a lamp, not a camera. The lense looks too large.

[m998]

I have the rear receiver back-up camera. It cost $999 from the dealer when I got the H2. The monitor mounts adjacent to the rear view mirror (left side). At first I thought it was a novelty item until I almost backed into a small car (couldn’t see it at all) in a parking lot. Now I use it all the time.
When it gets wet out, the camera is all but useless, unfortunately.