Tow Cameras FAQ

[Brutal_HO]

This is intended to be a brief roll-up FAQ with links to the relevant threads related to all towing cameras.

It should also help those seeking guidance to understand what each is and what they are called.

There's an extensive thread here detailing the options:

2022 Ram Tow/Trailer Camera Options

So I had some questions regarding the different tow / trailer camera options in my 2022 2500 Limited build. [MOD: Questions answered in post 19 and 20] I was clogging up the other “order” thread so I’m moving my questions over here to the towing section I believe @Jimmy07 answered most of my...

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DRVM Tow Mode Camera​	12-pin Trailer Auxiliary Camera​
	2019: Required DIY addition of XFQ sales code kit Wiring Prep Kit [82215833AB] does not include trailer camera Add 82215770AB trailer single camera kit Mopar or Ford sourced 12-pin Lead harness can be made to work with any analog camera Ford part number HC3Z-14B242-F (has lead for cam and TTPMS that can be repurposed for 2 AUX cams) (Ford 23-24 part PC3Z15A416A)
	2020: Pickup Sales code (XFQ) CC Sales code (XAC) These are just the truck wiring, see cameras 82215770AB trailer single camera kit Dual camera kit introduced 2021 should work
	2021: Pickup Sales code (XFQ) CC Sales code (XAC) These are just the truck wiring, see cameras 82216068AB Dual trailer camera kit (lead 12-pin shown) https://s3.amazonaws.com/rp-part-images/assets/5db664e18ef17ea896298faf0162fb6f.PDF
New for 2022: XH7- Tow mode camera (wired)- $450. You would choose this option if you already have a package/group selected that includes the digital rear view mirror. AVF- Tow Mode digital rear view mirror package includes wired tow mode camera- $945. You would chose this package if you want the tow mode camera, but do not want a package/group that includes the digital rear view mirror. 2023=2024 Digital camera kits are INCOMPATIBLE with 2022.	New for 2022: XN1- Trailer Surround view system- $995. This is a standalone option, but you must have a package that includes regular truck surround view, and you must have a Uconnect 5 radio. XFQ- Mopar trailer camera wiring with no camera- $515 SEE FULL DETAILS IN THIS THREAD POST #19, 20:https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?threads/2022-ram-tow-trailer-camera-options.6626/
New for 2023: DRVM 3.0 Tow mode camera kit 68586112AA	Trailer 360° Surround View Kit - 82216421AB-001 (old PN) & 68527709AC (new PN)

 

[Brutal_HO]

Placeholder single camera kit

 

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Dual camera kit 82216068AB install instructions

https://s3.amazonaws.com/rp-part-images/assets/5db664e18ef17ea896298faf0162fb6f.PDF

 

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Placeholder for Trailer surround view

 

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Placeholder for DRVM Tow Mode Cameras

 

[Jimmy07]

(I’ll edit this post out with relevant info once this thread gets going)
2023 DRVM and tow mode camera info- basically, none of the 2021/2022 DRVM and cameras are compatible/interchangeable with 2023+ DRVM and camera parts.
Side note: If anyone has the 2023+ DRVM without side mirror cameras, and decides to add them after the fact, PM me for how to get them working with alfaobd (setting is not in the list so it needs to be done unconventionally).

Tow Mode camera 2022 vs 2023

This notice says that 2022 camera won't work on a 2023 truck however I dont believe them.... Didn't someone here hook up the wired tow mode camera from

hdrams.com

 

[Brutal_HO]

Work in progress, please do not post if your username isn't @Jimmy07

 

[Brutal_HO]

I think the table format helps for the basic FAQ, Sales codes, and kit/camera part numbers if appropriate. I can add links to any DIY add-on threads once identified.

Once it's all good, it will be locked. Discussions can take place in the other threads, or members can create their own for builds.

You put great info into that one thread, but it's more specific to 22+ and we still get so many queries.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I’m in for a place holder. This should be interesting, so many different confusing tow camera options from year to year. (I’ll edit this post out with relevant info once this thread gets going)

Howdy.

Getting members PM'ing me for updated details (that I don't have).

If you wouldn't mind taking a few minutes to add details in you placeholder post, we'd sure appreciate it.

@Radiometer1

 

[Jimmy07]

Updated post 5 for now, and will be adding more info.