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Reverse Camera Installation for Cars, Bakkies and Caravans

Get free quotes for a reverse camera fitted to your car, bakkie or caravan. Independent auto electricians install wired or wireless cameras and parking sensors.

Auto electrician fitting a reverse camera above the number plate of a bakkie

A reverse camera shows you what is behind your vehicle when you select reverse, helping you avoid children, pets, bollards and other cars in tight parking areas and driveways. AutoElectricians.co.za helps you get one fitted neatly. Tell us your vehicle, whether you want a wired or wireless camera and where you want the picture to show, and we pass your request to an independent auto electrician who quotes you directly. We don't install anything ourselves, but the service is free and there's no obligation to accept a quote.

Car reverse camera options

There are several ways to add a car reverse camera:

  • Number plate cameras mounted in or above the plate recess
  • Cameras built into the tailgate handle or boot lid trim
  • Mirror monitors that clip over or replace the rear-view mirror
  • Camera input on an aftermarket or factory touchscreen head unit
  • Parking sensors in the bumper, alone or alongside a camera, that beep as you near an obstacle

Most cameras switch on automatically from the reverse light circuit.

Wired or wireless reverse camera?

A wired camera runs a video cable from the rear of the vehicle to the screen. It takes longer to fit but generally gives a stable, clear picture. A wireless reverse camera sends the signal by radio, which saves routing cable through the body and suits long vehicles, but the picture can drop out or suffer interference. Ask the installer which suits your vehicle. Either way, good reverse camera installation means waterproof connections, grommets where cables pass through panels, and a camera angle that shows the bumper edge and the area behind it.

Reverse cameras for bakkies and caravans

A reverse camera for bakkies is often mounted on the tailgate or the canopy's rear frame, where it also helps when hitching a trailer. A reverse camera caravan setup usually puts the camera high on the back of the caravan, with a wireless link or a cable through the trailer plug to a monitor in the tow vehicle. Dust on gravel roads and salty coastal air are hard on cheap cameras and connectors, so ask what weatherproof rating the camera has and how the installer will protect the wiring.

What affects the cost

We don't publish prices because each job is different. The main cost drivers are the camera and screen type, whether you add parking sensors, the length of the cable run, how much trim has to come off, drilling and painting for bumper sensors, integration with a factory screen, and caravan or trailer wiring. Ask for a written quote and a guarantee on both the parts and the workmanship.

Choosing an auto electrician for reverse camera installation

The cheapest price is not always the best value. When your quote arrives, check:

  • Diagnosis first: the auto electrician should test the system and explain the fault before replacing parts.
  • Parts: whether the quote is for new, exchange or reconditioned parts, and the brand or quality level.
  • Guarantee: how long parts and workmanship are guaranteed, and whether a call-out fee applies.
  • Timing: when the work can be done, and whether it can be done at your home, office or roadside.

What to include in your request

  • Your vehicle's make, model and year, and any canopy or tow bar
  • Where you want the picture: head unit, mirror monitor or separate screen
  • Whether you want wired, wireless or parking sensors as well
  • Caravan or trailer details if the camera is for towing

Frequently asked questions

Can a reverse camera be connected to my existing screen?
Often, yes. Many aftermarket head units have a camera input. Some factory screens can accept a camera through an interface module, depending on the model. Give the installer your vehicle's exact model and year so they can confirm what's possible.
Are parking sensors better than a reverse camera?
They do different jobs. Sensors warn you audibly when you get close to an obstacle, while a camera shows you what's there, including low objects and people. Many drivers fit both for the best coverage, especially on bakkies and larger SUVs.
Does a wireless reverse camera work on a caravan?
It can, and it avoids running video cable through the trailer plug. Picture quality and range vary, so ask the installer about signal stability over the length of your rig and where the monitor will be mounted in the tow vehicle.

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