Ford Transit: Backup Camera Trailer Hookup

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The factory installed Ford Transit backup camera has proven to be a great addition to the vehicle and hooking up a trailer has become a routine task.

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travel-trailerThis will make my life a lot simpler! Backing up my vehicle close to and straight in front of the hitch of a trailer has become a one-person job. During the years that I traveled with a travel trailer, I had a system in place where one person sits behind the wheel, while the other stays close to the front of the trailer, yet in sight of the driver; with simple hand backup-camerasignals the driver was informed about the distance and location of the hitch. That always worked great, but technology is changing that rapidly.

The first indication of that came, when I was backing up the van into a short parking spot and towards a parked vehicle. During the last the last foot or so, the owner started honking his horn to get my attention. Afraid that I would bump into him. He was relieved, when I told him afterwards about the camera.

travel-trailerBut I did not realize the other benefits of a backup camera, until the first use of my utility trailer. That seemed to be a daunting task without a ‘co-pilot’ who could steer me in the right direction. As I remembered from my travel trailer days, I always could lean on another person at the trailer to guide me.


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I was pleasantly surprised about the ease of backing up and connecting to the trailer. The already low placed backup camera is close to the hitch/ball and gives a superb close-up view without ever leaving the driver’s seat. The parking sensor that I added inside the rear bumper, makes it an almost failsafe proposition. In fact, it is easier done today without help, than anytime before with the assistance of other people.

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If your vehicle is still without a backup camera, I would consider installing one yesterday!

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