4th gen license plate cam

[Zagnut]

I'm cross posting, as I posted this in the generation specific forum as well. Apologies, but I need some advice.

So installed my new head unit and sub today.

I wanted to install my backup license plate cam, however...

After popping off the interior tailgate panel, I realized this was going to be a job of it's own.

Im not sure how to run the cable into the tailgate, other than drilling a hole above the license plate, putting in a grommet, and sealing it.

And than there's running the cable up, to the side around the glass hatch, through the rubber wire loom, into the roof/headliner...ugh

Looking for input or opinions on how to go about doing this.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Just don’t mount it to the gate......... I’d install it under the bumper.

 

[bobditts]

I did it exactly how you are describing. Been installed for over a year now without any issues. Running the cable was the easy part. Drilling in to the tailgate was the hard part (only because you only get one shot at it).

 

[Stic-o]

When I had my '06 xlt, we had it mounted just above the plate and attached underneath the chrome panel that says Explorer. I used the same gromet hole as the license plate light. Just cut a little groove for the wire. Worked perfect.