Diver Dylan
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Hey everybody,
I am looking to install a backup camera on my 2011 Ranger. I live in LA and some of the spots I have to parallel into are barely bigger than my truck . I've decided that I am going to get a JVC head unit from Best Buy and since it comes with free installation, I'm just going to have them install it. I have also decided that I want to install an F-Series emblem backup camera (primarily for the look and POV it gives over the license plate mounted ones.) I want to be able to see the edges of my bumper. I have researched these installations and know i will have to cut/grind into my tailgate.
My question is, which should I do first? This will be my first backup camera installation and I'm not sure exactly how the wiring is set up... do the wires need to be plugged directly into the head unit all the way from the camera (which would require the camera be installed first), or a do they drop connection ports under the cab that I can later go and plug the camera into?
Any insight from those of you that have experience here would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking to install a backup camera on my 2011 Ranger. I live in LA and some of the spots I have to parallel into are barely bigger than my truck . I've decided that I am going to get a JVC head unit from Best Buy and since it comes with free installation, I'm just going to have them install it. I have also decided that I want to install an F-Series emblem backup camera (primarily for the look and POV it gives over the license plate mounted ones.) I want to be able to see the edges of my bumper. I have researched these installations and know i will have to cut/grind into my tailgate.
My question is, which should I do first? This will be my first backup camera installation and I'm not sure exactly how the wiring is set up... do the wires need to be plugged directly into the head unit all the way from the camera (which would require the camera be installed first), or a do they drop connection ports under the cab that I can later go and plug the camera into?
Any insight from those of you that have experience here would be greatly appreciated.