JB HiFi - Reverse Camera Closeout

[Citroënbender]

JB are clearing their stock of the RC50M at $24 plus P&P, online only. They come with one camera, but have capacity for dual inputs, either as split screen or override.

I’ve found the one I fitted to the Territory (when they were $57 plus post) to be pretty reasonable. It’s withstood hot summers and hasn’t suffered screen issues. They’re not perfect but way cheaper than a bumper or boot repair, and great for backing up to a trailer coupling.

[Citroënbender]

They definitely have, or had, stock - my purchase of four units arrived at 0830 today. Pleased to score a bargain.

I think new sign-ups to JB get a $10 voucher ATM, this effectively takes off the eastern states delivery cost.

[Citroënbender]

This is $24 worth. I reckon it’s pretty good.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

This is $24 worth. I reckon it’s pretty good.

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Looks good, the only problem I see will be in summer when the dash gets too hot, the adhesive pad will most likely fail with the screen falling over.

[Tonz]

Originally Posted by Itsme

Looks good, the only problem I see will be in summer when the dash gets too hot, the adhesive pad will most likely fail with the screen falling over.

silicone or supaglue

[66 coupe]

Originally Posted by Tonz

silicone or supaglue

tek screw...

[Citroënbender]

I’d either go polyurethane adhesive then, or make a low profile bracket of bent sheetmetal, with the base screwed to that. Gave the dash a spot “detox” with brake cleaner to get the Armor-All off my adhesion area.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

This is $24 worth. I reckon it’s pretty good.

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Looks alright, can't complain for $24 thats for sure.

This is one of those things where you spend $24 on the JB HiFi job, or spend $800 on the ECCO/ESG one from an automotive supplier and get the same quality camera and screen.

Its the top end of the market thats a joke in this segment of automotive components, should have 1080P screens and 60 FPS cameras by now at the upper price points but they're still SD screens and crap cameras.

[Citroënbender]

That was pretty much my point, I went into Jaycar (Hornsby; lovely, helpful and fun staff there) during the week and they had a “best deal ever” on hardwired reverse cam for $188. Dollars to donuts it wasn’t seven times this one in quality of features, output.

The whole in-car tech/screen issue is wonked IMO. I really don’t understand why manufacturers can’t eat a little humble pie, tangoing with both Android and Apple to produce a simple cradle that becomes your “BYO” option. The aftermarket would love it for potential app overlays from serious to frivolous.

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by Itsme

Looks good, the only problem I see will be in summer when the dash gets too hot, the adhesive pad will most likely fail with the screen falling over.

Happened last week, the gummy pad stayed put on my carefully prepped dash but peeled away from the monitor base. Pushed it back home and it’s stayed put since. A little aluminium bracket may be in order.

[OneMadMan]

like 66 coupe said...

And a tek screw...

[Citroënbender]

Ramset, anything else is a half measure.