Trailer Loading Camera

m3bs · 05-01-2020, 11:25 AM

Loading the ZLE on a trailer without a spotter can be a challenge with the limited visibility. I managed to bread off one of the canards even with a spotter. Anybody come up with a simple forward looking camera setup for this? Or perhaps one to mount at the front of the trailer facing the car.

Alpha1BC · 05-01-2020, 12:19 PM

Sounds like your spotter wasn't doing too good of a job :(

I usually just stick my head out the driver's window and make sure I'm in the right spot relative to the trailer fender on the driver's side when I do it on my own. Can cut it close to the driver side and be OK on the passenger side that way. If not, what about using mirrors on the trailer? I've not personally seen a camera setup for this on a Camaro, but I haven't done much searching either.

m3bs · 05-01-2020, 12:31 PM

Agree on the spotter.....

olblue75 · 05-01-2020, 04:27 PM

Mount a Go Pro somewhere and use the app.

m3bs · 05-01-2020, 05:53 PM

My ancient GoPro won’t do it. Guess it’s time for an upgrade.

JD_ · 05-02-2020, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

Mount a Go Pro somewhere and use the app.

+1, great idea. Will be facing this dilemma myself in a couple weeks.

cdrptrks · 05-04-2020, 03:34 AM

There are a few front camera options out there that integrate with the center screen. They are meant for parking assistance but might help with lining up to drive onto a trailer too.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540420
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500513

Max2075 · 06-30-2020, 05:27 PM

I use my gopro. The video is delayed to the cell phone so you have to be carefull.

glamcem · 07-01-2020, 03:29 AM

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For an easy fix (and probably more accurate and outside view of the front end), you may also find some 2x4 wood and put them into the stake pockets with a convex mirror attached to it .. I used to put them up front then changed the location to one of the rear left side to load up the car, I don't use it that much anymore and can load the car by my own as I'm used to but it still a piece of mind of course... I'm just lazy

ICTsccaCamaro · 07-01-2020, 09:47 AM

I load solo 100% of the time, I stick my head out of the drivers window and watch the left front tire clearance to the trailer side, I also have a wheel stop that I put on the trailer so I know how far to pull up.

05-01-2020, 11:25 AM	#1
m3bs Drives: '19 ZLE, S54 E36M3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 227	Trailer Loading Camera Loading the ZLE on a trailer without a spotter can be a challenge with the limited visibility. I managed to bread off one of the canards even with a spotter. Anybody come up with a simple forward looking camera setup for this? Or perhaps one to mount at the front of the trailer facing the car.

05-01-2020, 12:19 PM	#2
Alpha1BC Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,000	Sounds like your spotter wasn't doing too good of a job :( I usually just stick my head out the driver's window and make sure I'm in the right spot relative to the trailer fender on the driver's side when I do it on my own. Can cut it close to the driver side and be OK on the passenger side that way. If not, what about using mirrors on the trailer? I've not personally seen a camera setup for this on a Camaro, but I haven't done much searching either. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE.

05-01-2020, 04:27 PM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,153	Mount a Go Pro somewhere and use the app. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

07-01-2020, 03:29 AM	#9
glamcem Drives: '19 RivrsdBlu 1LE ('17 1LE HB sold) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,686	For an easy fix (and probably more accurate and outside view of the front end), you may also find some 2x4 wood and put them into the stake pockets with a convex mirror attached to it .. I used to put them up front then changed the location to one of the rear left side to load up the car, I don't use it that much anymore and can load the car by my own as I'm used to but it still a piece of mind of course... I'm just lazy __________________ Link to my build thread YouTube Page

05-01-2020, 12:31 PM	#3
m3bs Drives: '19 ZLE, S54 E36M3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 227	Agree on the spotter.....

05-01-2020, 05:53 PM	#5
m3bs Drives: '19 ZLE, S54 E36M3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 227	My ancient GoPro won’t do it. Guess it’s time for an upgrade.

05-04-2020, 03:34 AM	#7
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,068	There are a few front camera options out there that integrate with the center screen. They are meant for parking assistance but might help with lining up to drive onto a trailer too. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540420 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500513

06-30-2020, 05:27 PM	#8
Max2075 Drives: 2004 Z06, 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Montana Posts: 16	I use my gopro. The video is delayed to the cell phone so you have to be carefull.

07-01-2020, 09:47 AM	#10
ICTsccaCamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,585	I load solo 100% of the time, I stick my head out of the drivers window and watch the left front tire clearance to the trailer side, I also have a wheel stop that I put on the trailer so I know how far to pull up.

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