Cargo camera adding after the fact 2019 ram 2500

[kristof]

I was thinking go buy this camera and 3D print the body

2019-2020 Ram 1500 Camera 68414414AA | OEM Parts

Genuine 2019-2020 Ram 1500 OEM part # 68414414AA - Camera at OEM Part Source

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[Jimmy07]

I was thinking go buy this camera and 3D print the body

2019-2020 Ram 1500 Camera 68414414AA | OEM Parts

Genuine 2019-2020 Ram 1500 OEM part # 68414414AA - Camera at OEM Part Source

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You can’t use that camera. It’s the digital camera for rear view, so the only digital input on the radio is already being used. You would use 4672735AD. The hardest part is going to be sourcing the connector parts for the factory analog camera.

 

[kristof]

Maybe I will contact the company i bought my screen from if they have the camera with light for sale

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[Jimmy07]

Maybe I will contact the company i bought my screen from if they have the camera with light for sale

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Give it a try. The CHMSL with camera is probably one of the most sought after parts (along with the 12” radio module), and people watch car-part religiously for it. Even when they do pop up, the junkyards know what they have, and still get $500+ for it.
I believe there’s some aftermarket assembly options, too.

 

[Darkone]

Jimmy do you know does the new digital rear view mirror have its own separate camera apart from the cargo camera?

 

[Jimmy07]

Jimmy do you know does the new digital rear view mirror have its own separate camera apart from the cargo camera?

It’ll have it’s own separate camera.

 

[Darkone]

That’s what I was thinking, but wasn’t 100% sure. I am waiting to see a HD with both. It does make me wonder if there will be 3 different CHMSL with camera options for HD now. 1 with just cargo cam, 1 with just rear view, and 1 camera that will have both rear view and cargo.

 

[Jimmy07]

That’s what I was thinking, but wasn’t 100% sure. I am waiting to see a HD with both. It does make me wonder if there will be 3 different CHMSL with camera options for HD now. 1 with just cargo cam, 1 with just rear view, and 1 camera that will have both rear view and cargo.

Going by the online build configuration tool (which has been wrong before), the digital rear view mirror can only be optioned on trucks that have surround view, which automatically come with the cargo camera. That would mean there is no CHMSL with only the camera for the mirror. There would be 3 different CHMSL with camera part numbers, though:
1) The CHMSL with cargo camera for trucks not equipped with surround view.
2) The CHMSL with cargo camera for trucks with surround view- because the camera is digital, and bigger, with a different camera housing than non-surround view trucks
3) The CHMSL with cargo camera and digital rear view mirror camera for trucks equipped with surround view
We have also determined on the DT trucks that the digital rear view mirror and it’s CHMSL can be retrofitted in 2019-2020 trucks easily with no BCM settings changes (assuming you already have an auto dim mirror). The mirror plugs right into the same connector as the existing mirror, and is connected to the camera with a single fakra coax cable. It should be the same situation for the HDs.

 

[kristof]

Okay so I'm sitting here at work sipping on my coffee and thinking. So can I just buy a camera with angle adjustment and glue it to this area:

Or purchase that camera from amazon https://www.amazon.com/NATIKA-Backup-Camera-Waterproof-Reverse/dp/B07H852D49 and lets say drill a hole in the center of my currently installed third brake light and mount it there?

 

[Darkone]

That makes sense. I had been looking at the 21 ram brochure which showed the digital rear view mirror as part of the safety group, that doesn’t mention the surround view. Also I’ve been looking at window stickers of different 21s, and it’s listing the safety group as an option then also the cargo camera as a separate stand alone option.
I had read through the thread of 5thgenrams about adding the camera, which is what peaked my interest on possibly adding it to my 21 when it comes. Although, I may wait for a few to get out there as the prices will be way overpriced. As for now I’m just doing some research on it, and seeing if it will be possible to add with me only ordering the standard cargo camera option

 

[Jimmy07]

Okay so I'm sitting here at work sipping on my coffee and thinking. So can I just buy a camera with angle adjustment and glue it to this area:
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Or purchase that camera from amazon https://www.amazon.com/NATIKA-Backup-Camera-Waterproof-Reverse/dp/B07H852D49 and lets say drill a hole in the center of my currently installed third brake light and mount it there?

The only issue with sticking one to that area is getting the cable into the cab sealed. Someone installed one right into the brake light, but the angle wasn’t downward enough. Here’s a kit I found for the existing CHMSL- https://www.ebay.com/itm/Echomaster...kup-Camera-for-13-19-RAM-Trucks-/254100273563
I bet they’d take ~$150 for best offer.

 

[LateToTheParty]

I ran across a couple of other options while researching the delete plate to hopefully prevent issues interfering with my shell.

Crux CDR-03C

Cargo camera installs under third brake light location of select 2014-17 RAM pickups — connects to aftermarket radio

www.crutchfield.com

Brandmotion FLTW-7626

Cargo camera: installs in the third brake light location of select 2009-up RAM pickups

www.crutchfield.com

3rd Brake Light Cargo Camera for 2013-2018 Dodge Ram Trucks with switching unit

RAM Truck 1500 2500 3500 Third Brake Light with Cargo Camera Pre order This item is not in-stock we are building more and it will ship next week Features: switch between your tailgate camera and brake light camera 160 Degree Wide Angle Lens Super CMOS technology provides a sharp picture during...

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[kristof]

I ran across a couple of other options while researching the delete plate to hopefully prevent issues interfering with my shell.

Crux CDR-03C

Cargo camera installs under third brake light location of select 2014-17 RAM pickups — connects to aftermarket radio

www.crutchfield.com

Brandmotion FLTW-7626

Cargo camera: installs in the third brake light location of select 2009-up RAM pickups

www.crutchfield.com

On both options you posted it says it won't fit my truck

 

[kristof]

Forgot to ask. No matter what option I decided to go with to install the cargo camera I will have to run wiring to center panel? Or there is a connector in the back somewhere?

 

[Jimmy07]

On both options you posted it says it won't fit my truck

They’ll fit. 2019+ HD Rams use the exact same CHMSL/cab as 2009-2018 Rams

Forgot to ask. No matter what option I decided to go with to install the cargo camera I will have to run wiring to center panel? Or there is a connector in the back somewhere?

You’ll have to run the camera signal and return all the way to the radio, and you’ll have to grab ign power and ground somewhere. There’ll be no connector there.

 

[LateToTheParty]

On both options you posted it says it won't fit my truck

Yeah, they do say that, but we know other people have successfully installed 2020 CHMSL units into Pre-2019 trucks, so I would assume the reciprocal would be no problem.

 

[kristof]

If I ever decide I want cargo and front camera can I add video switch and turn on cargo camera on my screen and then just flip a switch to choose which one I would like to see?

 

[Jimmy07]

If I ever decide I want cargo and front camera can I add video switch and turn on cargo camera on my screen and then just flip a switch to choose which one I would like to see?

Yes

 

[kristof]

They’ll fit. 2019+ HD Rams use the exact same CHMSL/cab as 2009-2018 Rams

You’ll have to run the camera signal and return all the way to the radio, and you’ll have to grab ign power and ground somewhere. There’ll be no connector there.

So they actually make different wiring harness for each model?

 

[Epsilon Plus]

That makes sense. I had been looking at the 21 ram brochure which showed the digital rear view mirror as part of the safety group, that doesn’t mention the surround view. Also I’ve been looking at window stickers of different 21s, and it’s listing the safety group as an option then also the cargo camera as a separate stand alone option.
I had read through the thread of 5thgenrams about adding the camera, which is what peaked my interest on possibly adding it to my 21 when it comes. Although, I may wait for a few to get out there as the prices will be way overpriced. As for now I’m just doing some research on it, and seeing if it will be possible to add with me only ordering the standard cargo camera option

The cargo camera is part of the Towing Technology Group also as well as the rest of the 360 cameras.

I wouldn't buy a RAM HD without that group. 110% worth it.