Dave Head
Active Member
- Joined
- January 7, 2017
- Messages
- 50
- Reaction score
- 9
- Location
- Oviedo FL
- City, State
- Oviedo, FL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2014 Explorer Sport 401a
I finally mounted my USB power point (Amazon) and may add another on the passenger side. I really didn't like the reverse facing outlet in the console with wires all over, plus I wanted a switched outlet. This powers my Anker Bluetooth line in for the phone and I may route over for the phone. I also added a 90 degree plug line in splitter for the phone so I can direct in for Iphone music or the bluetooth phone. All that wiring is neatly tucked away under the console. Proclip mounts are pricey but they do a great job.
Last but not least the Ebay ($36.00!)wireless backup camera does great daytime, marginal night time view. Rear camera and transmitter are powered by the backup lights. Originally I powered the monitor/receiver from the same switched line as the bluetooth, but I got flashing on the monitor with no input that would drive me bonkers at night - after reviewing the the Wiring book again - I tapped of the reverse circuit up front (fuse 15) so the monitor is only 'on' when the truck is in reverse. I may add another backup light to give me a better night view.
Last but not least the Ebay ($36.00!)wireless backup camera does great daytime, marginal night time view. Rear camera and transmitter are powered by the backup lights. Originally I powered the monitor/receiver from the same switched line as the bluetooth, but I got flashing on the monitor with no input that would drive me bonkers at night - after reviewing the the Wiring book again - I tapped of the reverse circuit up front (fuse 15) so the monitor is only 'on' when the truck is in reverse. I may add another backup light to give me a better night view.