I'm pleased to confirm the settings change and NAViKs unit combination worked! I now have two functioning Aux Trailer Camera inputs on my 2020 RAM.
Thank you to
@Brutal_HO,
@RBarrett,
@Jimmy07, and others for paving the way.
The attached pics show the Aux Camera selection now appears (it did not show up before making the settings change via AlfaOBD. Kindly ignore messy garage), and...
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...the Aux 1 and Aux 2 "Trailer Camera" enabled selections display "camera" input.
I didn't have a camera available, so I tested both inputs with the RCA output from a portable DVD player and one of my kids' DVDs (
Robots, 2005).
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This is without the factory MOPAR Aux Camera Prep option (XFQ sales code) or the later addition of the Trailer Camera Vehicle Prep Kit - Mopar (82215833AB). The NAViKs unit effectively substitutes for the prep kit.
I should now be able to use cameras (or other output devices) with RCA outputs to provide video (no audio) on my 12" UConnect screen.
Note: I have no way to confirm if making the same change on a 2019 will enable one or two aux cameras.
While this is fresh, I'd like to summarize I used the following to make the change:
NAViKs - Force OEM 360 System -
2019 - 2020 RAM 1500 / 2500 / 3500 UCONNECT 12" (4C) 360 SURROUND-VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM IN MOTION + MOTION LOCKOUT BYPASS $300 (regularly $375)
AlfaOBD - Android $49
OBDLink MX+ - $99 [Other devices would have also worked, but we have a Suburban (GM) I might also like to talk to and the MX+ supports them]
KAOdTECH Security Gateway Bypass Cable for RAM 2019+ HD 2500+ - $55
As
@Brutal_HO instructed, the setting to change in AlfaOBD is:
VehConfig 8-Auxilliary Trailer Camera Present = Yes
My intended use is for an RV backup camera that displays on my console screen vs an add-on monitor in the cab. As of now, I'm in for about $500 and I still need a camera and cabling to connect my RV, truck, and the NAViKS unit. If I were to go as cheap as possible, that'd probably be about $25 for a camera and RCA/power cables. But, I'll likely spend-up to get a better camera ($50) and quick connect cable kit. An all-in-one camera/cable kit I've seen is
Brandmotion 9002-7801V2 for about $170. I'm definitely open to less expensive camera and quick-connect trailer-to-truck cabling.
So, for approx. $650-$700, I'll have an RV backup camera that's integrated into my console and I'll have an additional Aux input available. While the total cost may be similar to the Mopar prep kit and camera kit combination, I'll have more flexibility on the camera and connection hardware I choose to use
The
Brandmotion 9002-7801V2 from Crutchfield
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