AUTO-VOX Solar 1 Wireless Backup Camera for Car, 5Mins DIY Installation, Back Up Camera System Wireless with Digital Signal, License Plate Rearview Camera with 5" Monitor for Trucks/Trailer/RV

Less than three months old, the average monthly cost is more than 100 dollars. No one can help me. I threw it in the trash. I don’t recommend buying it.

stopped working after 3-4 weeks and the seller refused to return it.

These days a backup camera is pretty much a must on any new vehicle. I've gotten used to having backup cameras in my trucks and cars, they are not only convenient, they also add a level of safety by helping eliminate blind spots when backing up.My current SUV has a backup camera that works well, but when pulling my 20' camper I found the SUV's backup camera worked great for helping me hitch the camper, but was of no use when towing or backing up as the camper blocked the camera.When purchasing a new back-up system I decided to purchase another system with a wireless camera. (I had one previously that I gifted to a friend.) I chose this one from AUTO-VOX (2nd AUTO-VOX purchase) as it not only has a wireless camera but also has a small solar panel to help keep the camera battery charged.The backup camera kit came well packed and undamaged. Note: AUTO-VOX uses Apple-like packaging with vacuum molded inserts, and a quick-start guide.Set-up was easy as there is just the receiver/monitor, power cable / power button, windshield mount, power cable, license plate holder/solar panel/camera, and USB micro charge cable. Note: Though the camera battery can be charged by the solar panel, it is good to fully charge the camera first using the micro USB cable. (A full charge took less than 30 minutes for me.)Next I just needed to swap out my old license plate bracket with the AUTO-VOX camera / license plate bracket, press the power button, and then plug in the 5-volt power adapter into my SUV's power outlet. Immediately I was able to see a clear image from the camera in the monitor. (The monitor and camera were already paired.)Note: The camera can be angled up or down by loosening 2 screws on the holder, adjusting, and then re-tightening. (see pic)There are 3 buttons on the side of the monitor, 2 up/down buttons and a selection button and all options are on one screen.*Pair (for pairing the camera and monitor, not needed in my case)*BC Control (brightness)*Mirror/Normal (for reversing image)*Camera Time (auto off time set: 45s, 60s, 90s)*Guide Lines (turns guide lines off or on)*ResetWith the options set there is little need to touch the monitor after that as it will power up and turn on automatically if your vehicle has a power outlet that turns off and on with the vehicle (like mine). Once powered up the monitor will display the camera image for the time period you set previously (45s, 60s, 90s) and then turn off automatically so that is not a distraction while driving and to conserve camera battery power.To view the backup camera any time just press the power button on the power adapter and the monitor turns back on for the time period you set. Note: My previous back-up camera system had a small remote which I thought was nice at first but the remote was hard to keep track of and tended to get lost. The power button on the power lead is a much better design.)I am very happy with the ease of use as well as the image quality of the backup camera set-up. Nighttime vision is very good and the ability to turn the system on using a single-button on the power adapter makes the system super easy to use. The solar panel that helps maintain the camera battery charge is also a nice feature.Towing my camper has now become a one-person job, something I was not able to do with full confidence before. I am very pleased with this backup camera system and will update this review if I experience any issues.

Nothing to dislike

I noticed many people had some of the same questions as me, and I tried my hardest to glean through all the different reviews and Amazon questions to figure out exactly how this thing works. So now that I have bought it, I thought I would add a more comprehensive list to avoid the searching I had to do.Your license plate sits inside of the camera cradle and then it's screwed back on to where your license plate normally goes. The solar bar on the bottom of the cradle will block the two lower license plate screws, so if you use all four screws on your license plate for whatever reason, you will no longer have the two bottom screws. But the two top screws are more than plenty.The backup camera itself is completely wireless and solar powered. There are no wires to install from the license plate up to the front of your car or truck.You do have to initially charge the camera for about 5 to 6 hours the first time (with an included USB cable) just to bring the battery up to full, but from there, exposure to the Sun should maintain it the rest of its life.The monitor attaches to your windshield with a combination of sticky pad and suction cup.The monitor does have an adjustable arm.The monitor is powered with a cigarette lighter adapter. It does not come with any type of splitter, so if you need more than one cigarette lighter port, you will have to buy that in addition to this.You will have the wire going from your windshield down to your cigarette lighter. If you're concerned about the aesthetics of not having a wire going across the front of your console, you will have to pop it out and bury the wire behind. This shouldn't be an issue on most vehicles.There is no reverse switch or tapping into any vehicle wiring with this backup camera. As soon as you turn your vehicle on, the monitor automatically turns on and syncs up with the camera bringing up a rear view display. The monitor continues to stay on for either 45, 60, or 90 seconds depending on your setting. Even its lowest setting of 45 seconds should be plenty for most backup situations.The camera and monitor auto-synced the first time and I haven't had any connection issues.If, for whatever reason, the selected time you had is not enough time and the monitor blanks out, you can simply hit the top button and it will turn back on for the selected time again.The monitor is NOT an Ultra High Def, 8k, OLED wonder. Far from it. The picture is very basic and sometimes slightly pixelated. But you're not watching Netflix. For its purpose of backing up a vehicle, it is more than plenty.The monitor does have brightness settings.There are backup warning lines on the monitor.There are two different camera views including normal and reverse image.In conclusion, if you want a super-simple and basic backup camera that you don't have to mess with a bunch of wiring, this does the job just fine and is more than worth it. All I needed was one Phillips screwdriver for the license plate screws. So far, I'm very happy with it.