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06-23-2009, 12:06 AM
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Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
I have searched extensively and this question doesn't appear to have been asked.
I have found an OEM back up camera system that includes the slide out mirror, wiring harness and camera that came stock on later model SUV and SUT's.
It appears the camera will require some drilling and would have to route the harness through the truck but does anyone know if I will have any problems "installing" the actual mirror itself on an 06 H2?
Hard to tell from the pictures if they "mount" to the car differently. Anyone done this?
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07-13-2009, 08:18 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
Due to the overwhelming resonse I decided to do this install anyway. I ordered the OEM kit and the install was flawless. The kit came with the camera, wiring harness and the mirror.
It was bastically plug and play, I ran the wiring harness (which had all of the OEM clips in the right places) up the frame rail next to the other OEM harness, cut the holes for the camera, slid the new mirror in place and connected it up.
We were surprised that the "back up switch" was already wired into the existing mirror set up as the camera engaged in reverse without us doing any integration.
Awesome upgrade for only $400 and not having to integrate with the existing nav/radio set up.
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07-14-2009, 12:46 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
I have never understood the use of a backup camera. If you have an H2, I would think you'd know how to use the outside mirrors!
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07-14-2009, 01:04 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
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Originally Posted by porschett
I have never understood the use of a backup camera. If you have an H2, I would think you'd know how to use the outside mirrors!
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For one, my girlfriend drives my H2 most of the time and she does a lot of parallel parking, so this will help her a lot. Secondly, since I use my truck every weekend for towing, it helps TREMENDOUSLY in backing up and aligning the trailer and trailer ball.
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07-14-2009, 01:12 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
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Originally Posted by PHATBOYPIMP
For one, my girlfriend drives my H2 most of the time and she does a lot of parallel parking, so this will help her a lot. Secondly, since I use my truck every weekend for towing, it helps TREMENDOUSLY in backing up and aligning the trailer and trailer ball.
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Once again, that's what the outside mirrors are for. Parallel parking, backing up a trailer, fundamental driving skills.
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07-14-2009, 01:23 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
whatever
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07-14-2009, 03:43 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
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Originally Posted by PHATBOYPIMP
Due to the overwhelming resonse I decided to do this install anyway. I ordered the OEM kit and the install was flawless. The kit came with the camera, wiring harness and the mirror.
It was bastically plug and play, I ran the wiring harness (which had all of the OEM clips in the right places) up the frame rail next to the other OEM harness, cut the holes for the camera, slid the new mirror in place and connected it up.
We were surprised that the "back up switch" was already wired into the existing mirror set up as the camera engaged in reverse without us doing any integration.
Awesome upgrade for only $400 and not having to integrate with the existing nav/radio set up.
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you should do a writeup on this and list up what part numbers you need to order. I think that info. would be benficial for those considering doing this mod.
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07-14-2009, 07:41 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
yes i have a 05 and i would be very interested
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07-23-2009, 04:21 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
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07-23-2009, 04:31 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
LOL. Hey Pimp what year is your H2. And I write up would be great
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08-01-2009, 12:19 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
I just purchased the slide out camera from boulder accessories on ebay for 275 which seemed to be a good price. The install manual is a terrible copy if someone has the same camera with install manual i could use a copy to get better directions Thanks
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08-02-2009, 01:50 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
I got my kit, same crappy instructions, oh well. I will be installing it tomorrow, we'll see what happens. Does your bumper have holes?
Got mine for 250 shipped!
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08-03-2009, 07:29 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
Sorry fellas, I haven't been able to find my camera. I did have to drill the holes for my camera, 1 3/8" hole saw and 1" for the side holes (due to the strange angle of the camera mount). We ran the wires next to the frame rail on the drivers side and used the exiting OEM mounts along with the mounts integrated in the wire loom. When you get up to the firewall on my 06, the kit contained a perfect fit grommet with the wires already running through it. Once we had the wires through the firewall we ran the wire up the pilar and through the front of the head liner (didn't need to pull down the sun visor which is a pain) over to the mirror. Once we removed the old mirror and disconnected the plug, we simply added the new wires into the openings on the plug and that was it.
I apologize for the brief write up, I am slammed at work these days, let me know if you have any specific questions.
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08-03-2009, 07:54 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
nice, thanks! I am installing the DVD system now, camera is next.
Did you have to drill through the firewall? My kit has that grommet (round rubber) so is tehre a hole for it already? Could you pinpoint the location?
You don't have to take the visor off? do you still have to rip the carpet off the sealing, or can you just thread it right underneath?
Thanks,
Max
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08-03-2009, 11:03 PM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
There was an existing plug that I had to pop out in my firwall right above the steering column. It was the only one, it is hard to miss and is a perfect fit with the kit. After reading how difficult the visor is to remove (and we tried and were eventually successful) we realized we could just run it along the headliner. We just pulled it down from the window, as it is just a few wires wide. We did end up removing the console on the headliner with the lights etc.
I will tell you that the mirror itself had a different mounting hardware than the one that came stock with my H2. Although it stopped us from sliding it down on the window mount all the way, it actually helped with visibility. The LCD mirror is much bigger than stock. Since it sat up higher on the mount, it gave us more visibility under the mirror.
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08-07-2009, 12:53 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
no holes i recieved mine for 275. I drilled out my bumper and mounted camera no problem but was curious as to placement of support bar for harness and where the wires were placed along body and where they enter to body as i have not installed the rest yet.I am sure it is no big deal but i like to follow directions and have had to work so much so this is where i am .
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08-07-2009, 12:59 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
Wanted to thank everyone for the replys , Our hummers are one bad ass machine and know we are an exclusive bunch of people who enjoy driving a unique vehical, Good hummen all
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08-07-2009, 01:00 AM
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Re: Slide out Mirror/Back-up Camera
sorry for the gramatical errors in previous post
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