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Garmin BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
290
Old Reviews
124
Unverified
30
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Setup
44installation, install, easy, installed, works great
+98%
-2%
" ... The trailer was set up for. ... "
" ... easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Tricky to install correctly. ... "
" ... Since everyone advised professional installation, I had it professionally installed. ... "
" ... installation was simple and straight forward. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to install. ... "
" ... It was easy to install in about an hour. ... "
Ease of Use
31easy, set, works great, install, lines
+100%
" ... easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Tricky to install correctly. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to install. ... "
" ... It was easy to install in about an hour. ... "
" ... Easy to install and the camera has good resolution. ... "
" ... Very easy to install as long as you do a little planning in advance. ... "
" ... The guide lines are easy to adjust. ... "
GPS
19garmin, nuvi, works great, backup camera, video
+84%
-16%
" ... I've seen better cameras but don't know if they work with Garmin GPS ... "
" ... Works well, paired with Garmin nuvi. ... "
" ... Works well with the Garmin DriveAssist51 LMT-S ... "
" ... Integrated extremely well with the Garmin Drive60 gps unit I just purchased. ... "
" ... I installed the transmitter with a direct view to the GPS unit. ... "
" ... With a Garmin GPS, their camera is compatible, and we saved about $25,000 (over buying a new car) to have a good backup camera. ... "
" ... -GPS detects it automatically when in reverse, no need to sync or pair. ... "
" ... Be patient, it's worth it if you have a compatible garmin gps. ... "
Picture Quality
18image, gps, quality, pixilated, grainy
+72%
-28%
" ... Picture is decent quality when used on a 6" GPS monitor. ... "
" ... The picture is better than I expected, with good detail. ... "
" ... The image, in color, is sufficient. ... "
" ... I do agree with some of the other comments about the picture quality being compressed, I find it no worse than many of the factory installed systems that the oems are using. ... "
" ... I have the Garmin 2688LMT gps and the picture quality is almost great. ... "
" ... However I wish the picture was a lot brighter ... "
" ... -Disappointed with the picture quality, especially paying for a brand name. ... "
" ... Great picture and works good in low light areas. ... "
Cables
14extension cable, garmin, optronics, cable, transmitter
+57%
-43%
" ... You will need some cable ties and wire splice locks. ... 784230) I also wrapped the wires with electrical tape for extra protection where they were rubbing against metal edges on my truck. ... "
" ... then realized I was picking up the defroster cable embedded in the rear window. ... Electrical Connectors, Red. ... connector thru the opening. ... "
" ... the main thing to know is that you have to purchase the correct kit, which includes the camera receiver/charger cable. ... "
" ... attached the camera with a license plate screw, and tapped into the reverse light wire. ... "
" ... In addition, for me to hide the cable, this cable needed to be longer. ... Adding the YCS Basics 2 Foot USB Mini Male to Mini Female 5 Pin / 5 Wire Extension Cable provided the extra length I needed, plus allow me to hide the bulky antenna. ... "
" ... So I bought a seven pin to flat five pin adapter here on Amazon (Search for: "Optronics A57WH 5 Flat - 7 Round 16" Cable Adaptor and Plug" ). ... On Amazon, I also purchased a flat five pin wire harness. ... Then I slid the shrink wrap right over the connection, with the ring of solder centered over the exposed wire. ... I plugged my newly built harness into the Optronics connector. ... "
Camera
11backup, video, see, back up camera, vehicle
+91%
-9%
" ... Great back up camera. ... "
" ... The initial rough in connected the camera/transmitter to the backup ... "
" ... The camera has a nice range, both horizontal and vertical. ... "
" ... Camera is mounted on rear of p/u camper. ... "
" ... It's a great system for those who haven't had a factory back up camera. ... "
" ... Camera is great . ... "
" ... The backup camera works great. ... "
" ... and I purchased this BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera Kit as well. ... Now that it's all finished, the backup camera works like a top. ... "
Network
10transmitter, tested, wireless, truck, camper
+80%
-20%
" ... I am now more confident about parking. ... "
" ... Transmits fine to cab. ... "
" ... I don't know about you but unless I am installing the camera on my 747 I don't need an extra 50 ft. ... "
" ... Wireless works fine. ... "
" ... Tested it before I mounted the transmitter. ... I came home and backed into my driveway. ... "
" ... -Don't worry about where you put the broadcasting box, the signal is strong enough to be anywhere in the back of an average SUV. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 540 meters
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