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The mirror powers the tow mode camera via the coax cable.
Okay... so can we but a generic camera and cable and plug into that port to do a cheaper solution to the trailer backup camera? I don't want to spend $800 on a camera from Ram if I can call my buddies in China and get a $50 camera that will do the same thing.
No, aftermarket cameras won’t work on the digital rear view mirror display.
Probably not easily as (1) need mechanisms - expensive if available; (2) need wiring - harness may or may not be there - if not need to figure a way to do wiring; (3) would need switch; (4) Switch is mounted in front of pwr window switch on door panel - need to cut hole for switch. May be able to kludge a switch and wiring, but personally I would only go factory setup.
What trim is your order? Laramie? Limited?
It's a Big Horn.
That's what I thought. I'll just go the old-time route and not even think of those new-fangled mirrors.
Jimmy07 do you know the part number for the Wired Trailer digital tow mode camera kit, and how long the coax cable is? I've read in this thread the limit is 50' but the kits length is 40' if that's all true can it by extended?
Yes, you can buy 2019-2022 power folding mirrors, door modules, and master door switch, and program them in. Direct plug n play swap out on the parts.
I wonder, and I mean can only wonder if you had ordered a Limited or Laramie then the power fold mirrors would NOT be a hold up. I say this because I wanted a Laramie in night edition and the way the Laramie computer talks to NE power mirrors was unavailable. Computer chip shortage would not allow that combo. But limited in NE was good to go since the limited computer already speaks the power fold mirror language. NE or not.
The kit part number is 68527599AA. Post from earlier in this thread-
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Saweet! I have a 33’ camper. (Truck tail gate to camper rear bumper) The 50’ cable should be long enough, even with a service loop and room for full turns. But knowing this, if I have to add a 5’ or 10’ additional length I could. It’s probably already been answered, but is it just regular coax cable?The kit part number is 68527599AA. Post from earlier in this thread-
Comes with 50’. I wouldn’t hesitate to add another 20’ if needed. I had about 80’ of RG174 coax cable lengths connected together when testing cameras for my surround view install, and didn’t notice any image degradation.2022 Ram Tow/Trailer Camera Options
@Jimmy07 Do they have a splitter for this so I can keep the plug in the bumper for when I tow my boat and also have a plug in the bed for when I tow my 5er? Also, has anyone done the same thing for the 12/7 pins? I don't want to move the 12/7 pin, but split it somewhere under the bed and have 2...
i am investigating that now. Fakra connectors are color coded and keyed. i.e. black (type A) female to black male, water blue (type Z) female to water blue male etc. since the camera connector is black (type A) you will need an black male to female extension. i Have so far been able to find a US supplier of pre-made cables. Amazon has the type Z (water blue)
Kit or Individual Parts? Cost?
See other response - it may be easier than I would have thought.
