Trailer Owners, Wolfbox Needs Your Help Please!!!

[WOLFBOX]

Dear friends,

Wolfbox needs your help please!

We are looking for some informative input or generic demand from you guys regarding cameras. To get you started, Here're some questions:

• When you are towing a trailer, what do you want to monitor and why?
• How do you like to mount cameras?
• What do you concern the most when mounting the cam?

Any other information is appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Wolfbox Team

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[Chris GTO TT]

I primarily tow an 8ft wide 29ft travel trailer, my answers are based on that. At the moment I don't have any additional cameras just the 360 cameras.

• I prefer to monitor the rear of the trailer because my truck has the trailer Blind spot system and towing mirrors.
• I don't know that I have a preference for mounting.
• Having an all in one solution with enough wiring and the ability to easily connect and disconnect when I'm hooking up to the trailer are important.
  • Other considerations include not wanting lots of extra equipment in my cab
  • Clear images and easy to view at a glance
  • Easy of wiring to power

 

[Lord_Lariat]

31' travel trailer.
I currently have a wireless backup camera mounted to the rear of the trailer. I have it angled to see the edge of my bumper so that I know when to stop when reversing but because of this, i cannot see vehicles behind me unless they are very close.
I'd like one that either has two cameras in the same mount, one that looks down and the other that looks back or one with a wide enough angle to see all on one screen.
The other issue i have with my current setup is lag. I currently have just a small amount of lag but would prefer none at all. It is mounted and wired to the furrion pre-wired mount that came with my trailer. Having kits that allow for mounts to generic mounting(Furrion) or coming with its own mounting hardware as an option would be good.
My main concern if I was considering adding more cameras is that they
1. won't fall off easily
2. won't do any damage to my trailer (screw holes)
3. durable enough that they won't be damaged by tiny stones and road debris

 

[pjc123]

• When you are towing a trailer, what do you want to monitor and why?
• Backing up the trailer and especially checking if it is safe to change lanes. Back view is OK, but a top view would be really cool.
• How do you like to mount cameras?
• Mine came with an enclosed trailer, mounted at the top rear.
• What do you concern the most when mounting the cam?
• I didn't mount it.

What is really most important to me?
Clear image, so good camera and good screen. Suction cup mount for easy removal of the monitor from the windshield, and the good suction cups with a lever that provides strong holding power.

 

[Davexxxx]

Dear friends,

Wolfbox needs your help please!

We are looking for some informative input or generic demand from you guys regarding cameras. To get you started, Here're some questions:

• When you are towing a trailer, what do you want to monitor and why?
• How do you like to mount cameras?
• What do you concern the most when mounting the cam?

Any other information is appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Wolfbox Team

I have a Haloview BT7, 3 camera system.

Anything less, is less.

 

[bpesch59]

I tow a two horse slant load trailer. I have 360 degree camera’s in the truck which are great with the side view.

Integrated into the existing screen would be great, keeping things clean and simple.

• When you are towing a trailer, what do you want to monitor and why?

Seeing behind the trailer to see vehicles behind the trailer, see when clear for passing and lane changes, see the rear for backup purposes. Second camera in the trailer to see the horses, important on long hauls, to be sure blankets are not sliding off, horses are riding well, peace of mind for the expensive cargo.

• How do you like to mount cameras?

Permanent mount is fine, wired install would make this the best option, reduces theft

• What do you concern the most when mounting the cam

N/A

 

[CompleteTruckNewbie]

The "ultimate camera setup" for me would be: (25' travel trailer for me)

- rear camera, on the road to supplement the mirrors, but especially for backing in and out of site.
- side cameras to supplement the mirrors, ideally automatically switch to the side cameras automatically when using the run signal
- side camera at camp to help parking and not run into obstacles
- front camera in the grill (yeah not trailer related) since my truck doesn't have one
- No magnetic mounting (theft). Furrion style cameras that mount on sidelights and get power from them are good, although it means you need your sidelights on for them to work
- surround monitoring and alerting when at camp
- unfortunately I don't want to leave my sidelights on all night just to have surround monitoring. so maybe batteries that last all night but recharge with sidelights on?
- super reliable wireless (or wired but installation is likely an issue)
- no lag
- customizable monitor views, and ideally stich to main rear view when baking up, mainside view when signaling...
- option for always on recording both on the road and in surveillance mode at camp and easy way to get the recording to another device
- crisp images regardless on monitor size (I'd prefer a smaller monitor with high resolution than something too big)
- thoughtful monitor mounting solution
-if the read camera integrated a rang finder / lidar type sensor to beep at you on top so simply showing the view, that would be great.
- or maybe use AI instead, beep and highlight part of the picture if you're about to back into something, the vehicle behind you is too close, you're signaling and the camera sees an obstacle....


right now I tend to rent trailers and I have a solution that is everything I recommend above: magnetic, battery (with solar) and wifi, which can be deployed on a different trailer in minutes (sometimes cant find a place that's magnetic enough that I am confident the camera will not fly off)

 

[Waverider]

I tow boats and I would be looking for a temporary mounting solution (magnetic or pumped suction cups) and wire that can be secured along the length of the boat and trailer to add to the back of my boat or motor, and then the trailer itself after launching so I can see what’s behind me as I’m backing my boat into its parking spot or if I’m backing it into a new location (say a dealership for service or the lines of a parking lot after launching boat).

Seeing the tires is a nice to have for me because I really wont be looking at cameras for that. My mirrors do just fine for that.

 

[WOLFBOX]

I primarily tow an 8ft wide 29ft travel trailer, my answers are based on that. At the moment I don't have any additional cameras just the 360 cameras.

• I prefer to monitor the rear of the trailer because my truck has the trailer Blind spot system and towing mirrors.
• I don't know that I have a preference for mounting.
• Having an all in one solution with enough wiring and the ability to easily connect and disconnect when I'm hooking up to the trailer are important.
  • Other considerations include not wanting lots of extra equipment in my cab
  • Clear images and easy to view at a glance
  • Easy of wiring to power

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

 

[WOLFBOX]

31' travel trailer.
I currently have a wireless backup camera mounted to the rear of the trailer. I have it angled to see the edge of my bumper so that I know when to stop when reversing but because of this, i cannot see vehicles behind me unless they are very close.
I'd like one that either has two cameras in the same mount, one that looks down and the other that looks back or one with a wide enough angle to see all on one screen.
The other issue i have with my current setup is lag. I currently have just a small amount of lag but would prefer none at all. It is mounted and wired to the furrion pre-wired mount that came with my trailer. Having kits that allow for mounts to generic mounting(Furrion) or coming with its own mounting hardware as an option would be good.
My main concern if I was considering adding more cameras is that they
1. won't fall off easily
2. won't do any damage to my trailer (screw holes)
3. durable enough that they won't be damaged by tiny stones and road debris

Helpful input! Thanks!

 

[WOLFBOX]

• When you are towing a trailer, what do you want to monitor and why?
• Backing up the trailer and especially checking if it is safe to change lanes. Back view is OK, but a top view would be really cool.
• How do you like to mount cameras?
• Mine came with an enclosed trailer, mounted at the top rear.
• What do you concern the most when mounting the cam?
• I didn't mount it.

What is really most important to me?
Clear image, so good camera and good screen. Suction cup mount for easy removal of the monitor from the windshield, and the good suction cups with a lever that provides strong holding power.

Thank you for your reply!

 

[WOLFBOX]

The "ultimate camera setup" for me would be: (25' travel trailer for me)

- rear camera, on the road to supplement the mirrors, but especially for backing in and out of site.
- side cameras to supplement the mirrors, ideally automatically switch to the side cameras automatically when using the run signal
- side camera at camp to help parking and not run into obstacles
- front camera in the grill (yeah not trailer related) since my truck doesn't have one
- No magnetic mounting (theft). Furrion style cameras that mount on sidelights and get power from them are good, although it means you need your sidelights on for them to work
- surround monitoring and alerting when at camp
- unfortunately I don't want to leave my sidelights on all night just to have surround monitoring. so maybe batteries that last all night but recharge with sidelights on?
- super reliable wireless (or wired but installation is likely an issue)
- no lag
- customizable monitor views, and ideally stich to main rear view when baking up, mainside view when signaling...
- option for always on recording both on the road and in surveillance mode at camp and easy way to get the recording to another device
- crisp images regardless on monitor size (I'd prefer a smaller monitor with high resolution than something too big)
- thoughtful monitor mounting solution
-if the read camera integrated a rang finder / lidar type sensor to beep at you on top so simply showing the view, that would be great.
- or maybe use AI instead, beep and highlight part of the picture if you're about to back into something, the vehicle behind you is too close, you're signaling and the camera sees an obstacle....


right now I tend to rent trailers and I have a solution that is everything I recommend above: magnetic, battery (with solar) and wifi, which can be deployed on a different trailer in minutes (sometimes cant find a place that's magnetic enough that I am confident the camera will not fly off)

Reasonable needs. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[WOLFBOX]

I tow boats and I would be looking for a temporary mounting solution (magnetic or pumped suction cups) and wire that can be secured along the length of the boat and trailer to add to the back of my boat or motor, and then the trailer itself after launching so I can see what’s behind me as I’m backing my boat into its parking spot or if I’m backing it into a new location (say a dealership for service or the lines of a parking lot after launching boat).

Seeing the tires is a nice to have for me because I really wont be looking at cameras for that. My mirrors do just fine for that.

 

[Avalance150]

Have a G850 pro with rear camera mounted on top of my truck topper. Recently got a new travel trailer camper that I mounted an extra wolfbox camera on the back of. Ran 30ft of 4 pin extension cable from that all the way to the tongue of the camper in loom, along with a small "jumper" of sorts up into my topper that comes out behind my license plate. When I use the camper, I switch over the cables to show the camper camera, when done go back to the trucks cam.

This is a pretty seamless process, could probably get creative and make a little toggle switch of sorts to speed things up a tad, but swapping cables isn't too bad. If I opted for the G900 I could have probably ran two camera cables to my topper and then just swap between the two views as well. Overall very happy with my current setup. Having a ruggedized 4 pin aviation style connector would be a positive though to keep the external hookup weatherproof. For now I just use silicon bolt cover to protect the cable coming out of my license plate, as well as the camper connection when not use.

 

[WOLFBOX]

Have a G850 pro with rear camera mounted on top of my truck topper. Recently got a new travel trailer camper that I mounted an extra wolfbox camera on the back of. Ran 30ft of 4 pin extension cable from that all the way to the tongue of the camper in loom, along with a small "jumper" of sorts up into my topper that comes out behind my license plate. When I use the camper, I switch over the cables to show the camper camera, when done go back to the trucks cam.

This is a pretty seamless process, could probably get creative and make a little toggle switch of sorts to speed things up a tad, but swapping cables isn't too bad. If I opted for the G900 I could have probably ran two camera cables to my topper and then just swap between the two views as well. Overall very happy with my current setup. Having a ruggedized 4 pin aviation style connector would be a positive though to keep the external hookup weatherproof. For now I just use silicon bolt cover to protect the cable coming out of my license plate, as well as the camper connection when not use.

Very informative. Thanks for your reply!

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