AUTO-VOX TD-2 Digital Wireless Reversing Camera IP68 Waterproof Backup Camera Stable Signal Reverse Camera Kit with Night Vision Car Rear View Camera 4.3'' LCD Monitor 12V-24V

The advantage of a ‘wireless’ reversing camera is that it avoids the need for threading wires from the back of the vehicle to the front. It is however, important to ensure that you get a good connection to the reversing light circuit.My car already had reversing sensors that 'bleep' with increasing intensity as the car approaches an obstacle, but I felt that a visual indication would assist me to reverse around a series of obstructions in my very restricted driveway - particularly in the dark! The Auto-vox TD-2 seemed to offer a very cost effective and neat solution with the added advantage of avoiding the need to thread wiring between the rear camera to the dash-mounted LCD monitor.The kit arrived very quickly and the various components seemed of good quality with everything included to complete the installation. The installation was very quick after I had identified the wires feeding the reversing lights to which the camera was to be connected. On completing the installation, an intermittent problem became apparent with an unacceptable delay between selecting reverse gear and the image appearing on the screen. The delay ranged from about three to ten seconds. I rechecked my wiring and everything seemed fine.At this point I contacted Auto-vox and explained the problem. The support team at Auto-vox responded very quickly and were extremely helpful, offering several suggestions, eventually sending me a replacement unit, which unfortunately had the same problem.To cut a long story short, I eventually discovered that the problem lay with my installation. I had chosen to connect the camera wiring to the existing reversing sensor power lead rather than directly to the reversing light circuit. This had the effect of overstressing the old T-tap connectors which were making a fairly poor connection to the lighting circuit. After remaking all the connections, the system now works perfectly with a very clear image of the area behind the vehicle - even in the dark!In summary, the Auto-vox TD-2 kit is an excellent product as long as you take care to ensure a good connection to the vehicle reversing light circuit. In addition, I must say that the support team at Auto-vox were quite exceptional in providing help and advice that was tailored to my limited knowledge of all things electronic!One final suggestion to Auto-vox – I think that the red/black wires for connecting to the reversing light circuit are unnecessarily thin and delicate, particularly if the insulation is removed for a soldered or T-tap spade connection rather than the Scotch-lock connectors provided with the kit. Perhaps a heavier cable could be used.

The advantage of the wireless camera is no need to thread a cable the length of the vehicle, being digital the picture on the monitor is first class with no interference. However please be aware of the obvious! I carefully installed the camera on my Freelander above the number plate, I then fed the lead across the back door to connect to the transmitter and in turn the reversing light. Simple worked great for four months. Then no picture.Upon investigation I discovered I had carefully routed the cable across the door however the mechanisms for the rear window were let’s be polite and say complicated! They (the rear window mechanism) had gently worn through the cable whilst opening and closing the rear window. I soldered a new cable in place but still no picture.I then contacted Elena at Auto-Vox who very kindly sold me a new camera and transmitter. After a short wait the package arrived from China, installed on Freelander and it works a treat. A first class reversing camera and monitor that is simple to install and works well, providing you look carefully at the mechanical movements in the door!!!I therefore recommend Auto-Vox for first of all producing an excellent reversing camera and also for their after sales service with assistance and replacing parts I had broken. Well done and thank you.

Owning an estate car means reversing in & out can be tricky sometimes & buying this was definitely cheaper than having an oem camera retrofitted.Good pointsI can see behind me when I'm reversing.Relatively easy to install...although car manufacturers like to set booby trapsSwitches on when reverse is selected & off when taken out so no unnecessary power drain.Bad pointsPicture seems to shimmer sometimesThe guidelines , although adjustable, are misleading & you actually have more space than you think.

From ordering, to delivery was superb. The quality of camera, monitor and accessories supplied is very high quality.. Picture resolution is bright & clear. I will be finalising install by hard wiring to monitor to fuse board later. Camera mount and options to adjust camera mount is a great idea too...Finally, customer service is exemplary ~ I had several questions prior to purchase and after and the level of response & helpfulness is outstanding ( Thank you Kaya ! ) ~ wish all companies were like this to deal with !!