An Honest Review of Backup Camera Options from RVers
TL;DR: Reviews of RV backup cameras like Haloview and Furrion show mixed opinions, with some preferring manual methods like mirrors and walkie-talkies. Choose based on comfort and RV setup.
When it comes to traveling in your RV, ensuring you can safely navigate and park is crucial. Backup cameras have become a popular tool for RVers, but opinions on the best option vary widely. From high-tech camera systems to tried-and-true mirrors, we've gathered reviews from our community to help you decide which backup solution is best for your travels.
Haloview
"Haloview BT 7 system. Backup and side cameras." - Happyplacediaries
"Haloview BT7." - Mark L.
Furrion
"Furrion - expensive, $700, works okay. But I found a knockoff on Amazon with an adapter cable for my daughter and son-in-law for $87. The monitor is 5” instead of 7”, but I actually think the display and picture are better." - Cook D.
"Furrion cameras are a waste of money. They are terrible. We are looking for a new one. The Haloview is supposed to be good." - Sherry L.
"It's more a rearview camera so I can see what clown is tail-gating me." - Eric M.
Voyager
"Voyager. Works great!" - Jeff G.
"Factory installed at the top rear of the rig. I adjusted it so that it’s kind of dual-purpose (backup and some of the road behind for rear-view)." - Phil H.
Mirror and Manual Methods
"Nope. No camera. Get out and scope the backing space and distances." - Ricky R.
"Camera? I'm old school... move slowly, listen for bad sound and good hand signals with the Mrs." - C. McCannady
"None. I walk around and see where I’m backing up. Then my camera is my wife. Hand signals always. She’s in charge." - Jon A.
"My wife and walkie-talkies." - David B.
"Rearview mirrors." - Scott C.
"Absolutely nothing better than G.O.A.L. (Get Out And Look). Yeah, I said it." - David S.