Aftermarket Backup Camera

[Runner51761]

Hello everyone! I’m looking into buying a aftermarket backup camera for my 2016 JKU it will make unloading and loading my boat much easier if I can see the boat and trailer. Just trying to find a decent one that will work and not too bad to install. Thanks for any recommendations in advance….

 

[Danarch]

A couple of us on the forum have the Wolfbox setup and have been very happy with it. Simple to install and works well.

 

[WestCoastDan]

Are you looking for a stand-alone unit with its own screen, or are you planning to integrate a camera into your existing radio?

 

[Runner51761]

Are you looking for a stand-alone unit with its own screen, or are you planning to integrate a camera into your existing radio?

i don’t have a monitor on my factory radio, so yes a stand alone unit. I been thinking now after a couple days of just getting a new radio with monitor . I’m just old school and not very good with all this tech stuff. Wouldn’t know where to start …. Lol

 

[WestCoastDan]

I'll offer you the same advice I tell anyone looking for car stereo options:
www.crutchfield.com

That being said, I upgraded our factory radio to an Android unit from Mr. Bezos.
I'm 95% happy with it, even though the cost was higher than what I had initially wanted to spend.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QXPHBMC/?tag=jkforum-20

 

[Dirty Dog]

i don’t have a monitor on my factory radio, so yes a stand alone unit. I been thinking now after a couple days of just getting a new radio with monitor .

I used THIS unit from Awesafe in both of JKURs. It's a floating unit, rather than replacing dash panels.

I’m just old school and not very good with all this tech stuff. Wouldn’t know where to start …. Lol

Modern units are plug & play. You only have to mount the camera and run the wires to the front. And that is a truly simple thing.

If you're only replacing the head unit to get a backup camera, you might want to consider the Wolfbox smart mirror that @Danarch mentioned. At $116, it's far less expensive than a decent head unit, and has the advantage of improving sight out your rear regardless of obstructions. Check out the How-To thread to see just how easy it is to install.