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DWPC
06-27-2006, 05:20 PM
With a lot of new H3 owners posting, I thought I'd repost this economical low tech solution to H3's limited rear visibility. I've had one of these fresnel-type fisheye lenses (5x7) on the rear window for a few months and it's a great vision enhancement once you get used to it. I simply want to know if there's anything behind me and this lens shows me. It doesn't even use adhesive, it sticks on the glass via suction (mine shows no sign of slippage). The link below is just one source but is a little pricey. I found mine on eBay for $15.

http://www.rearlens.com/
wordstew
06-27-2006, 05:27 PM
Go yourself a hitchscan by echomaster. It's easy to hook up(wireless) check it out
usetosellhummer
06-27-2006, 05:35 PM
Or wait for that crunching sound wile in reverse.
thedieter
06-27-2006, 05:37 PM
I agree with DWPC. I placed the lens in upper left corner of rear window to see around the tire. Works great!

I have not even considered a back-up camera since installing.

Best regards, Happy Jack
Steve - SanJose
06-27-2006, 05:41 PM
Wordstew - Do you actually have one of these installed on your H3? And if so, does it work well?

I'm using a Hitchcam with 3.5" color monitor on my H3. It helps a lot. My wife's Jag has the beeping backup sensors and they are helpful too.

Haven't heard any H3 backing up crash stories on this forum for a couple of months, but I'm sure there's a few not yet reported.

S.
DWPC
06-27-2006, 06:01 PM
Go yourself a hitchscan by echomaster. It's easy to hook up(wireless) check it out

I believe in the K.I.S.S. Principal. I've known several people with factory rear bumper sensors who've backed into things; a couple had $$$ damage. Maybe people have a natural inclination to ignore beepers and lights, maybe the sensors get confused; I dunno. I prefer to SEE if anything's back there. Why spend hundreds of $$ when a $15 lens WORKS.
dеiтайожни
06-27-2006, 06:04 PM
Why spend hundreds of $$ when a $15 lens WORKS.

Because the $15 lens makes you look really old, and gives the short school bus look to your hummer? :p
Steve - SanJose
06-27-2006, 06:19 PM
if the Hummer is yellow:D maybe?....
wordstew
06-27-2006, 06:30 PM
To: Steve from San-Jose

Yes sir I actually have one on my H3. Works great and it took less than 5 minutes to install. Well worth the $$$$
evldave
06-27-2006, 06:37 PM
Because the $15 lens makes you look really old, :p

x2
DWPC
06-27-2006, 07:03 PM
Because the $15 lens makes you look really old, and gives the short school bus look to your hummer? :p
Not a problem...I AM really old.:D No one really notices the lens anyway; the swing-out stop sign on the A-pillar draws their attention away from it.:eek:
HummerNewbie
06-27-2006, 07:21 PM
...the swing-out stop sign on the A-pillar draws their attention away from it.:eek:

LMAO :D
thedieter
06-27-2006, 08:11 PM
The rear lens cost $25 including shipping and took 10 seconds to install.

Backing over a child or dog will really age a person! (that for Ruskie)

I am old but only 40 in Hummer years.:D

You can hardly see it from the outside, so the school bus issue doesn't exist, as if that would be a problem.

Best regards, Happy Jack
dеiтайожни
06-27-2006, 09:44 PM
Backing over a child or dog will really age a person! (that for Ruskie)
That's why I have no problem spending $2000 on a HD wide angled backup cam with nightvision, tilt/pan capabilities, microwave human detection, face recognition and fail safes that apply the brake if something is detected. I guess I'm just old fashioned!

so the school bus issue doesn't exist
Does too. :p :D


the swing-out stop sign on the A-pillar draws their attention away from it.
:D :D

http://www.worth1000.com/entries/105000/105195QwYU_w.jpg
thedieter
06-28-2006, 03:33 AM
;) :D
RubHer Yellow Ducky
06-28-2006, 06:20 AM
HOW DID U GET A PIC OF MY TRUCK ??????????????????????

http://www.worth1000.com/entries/105000/105195QwYU_w.jpg

RYD
westhillsat
06-28-2006, 07:12 AM
That's why I have no problem spending $2000 on a HD wide angled backup cam with nightvision, tilt/pan capabilities, microwave human detection, face recognition and fail safes that apply the brake if something is detected. I guess I'm just old fashioned!

Dei,

Can you send me of those pal? And I know you're doing well so thanks for taking care of that for me :D ;)
dеiтайожни
06-28-2006, 07:34 AM
Dei,

Can you send me of those pal? And I know you're doing well so thanks for taking care of that for me :D ;)

Sure, you can just have mine actually. I prefer using the trailer hitch and bumper as feelers anyway, no wiring.. if something screams or crunches you know to stop.
thedieter
06-28-2006, 06:34 PM
RYD:

It is a Hot Wheel H3 bling that a friend sent me. I took a picture of it in the pebbles in the yard. Better picture below:

Best regards, Happy Jack
Steve - SanJose
06-29-2006, 07:08 AM
Hot wheel Hummer toy, I've got to get one of those.

S.
HitchScan
07-21-2009, 07:51 PM
Go yourself a hitchscan by echomaster. It's easy to hook up(wireless) check it out

Hey guys, sorry to resurrect a thread, just trying to help out here (back up accidents suck). (I'm From EchoMaster)

Just wanted to say that this product is back online @ http://hitchscan.com/

Thanks & Stay safe
OU812
11-30-2009, 09:31 AM
Hey guys, sorry to resurrect a thread, just trying to help out here (back up accidents suck). (I'm From EchoMaster)

Just wanted to say that this product is back online @ http://hitchscan.com/

Thanks & Stay safe

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