Buying Audiovox Car ACA200W License Plate Camera System with 2.5-Inch Color Monitor

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I have had this camera installed on my truck for approximately two weeks. Right out of the box, I discovered rust on the brand new license plate bracket - it appeared that the bracket was rusted before it was even painted. While I was not pleased to find this, I wanted to get my install underway. I sanded, primed, and painted the bracket and installed the camera the next day.

Installation is fairly straightforward, but it took some time on my vehicle. Don't get too excited about the "anti-theft" mounting hardware. It is only two license plate mounting screws that require a standard Allen wrench. The camera is held to the bracket by two standard Phillips head screws, so this camera can be quickly removed if anyone takes an interest in it. The most difficult part of my installation was snaking the video cable forward from the rear bumper, through a frame rail, and into the cab through an existing grommet. This process, while frustrating, had nothing to do with the camera, and the included video cable was just long enough for my installation (2006 Nissan Titan King Cab). Longer trucks might need to extend the included cable or purchase a longer cable - it is just a standard RCA connector on both ends. I was not encouraged by reviews of the wireless cameras, so this still seems to be the better choice.

Once installed, the picture is clear and responsive in all but pitch-black conditions. The camera does not have a "fish eye" effect, but the wide angle image makes it very difficult to determine if objects are directly in the path of the vehicle. You will see them though, so no worries about missing children, pets, or vehicles. The camera does struggle to produce a clear picture when only a portion of the image is bright - headlights and bright overhead lights in a parking garage have been the problem so far. The area surrounding the light source is washed out while the darker portions of the screen have little detail. Bright sunlight isn't an issue so far, at least when the lighting is consistent across the screen.

After two weeks on the truck, other pieces of installation hardware have begun to rust. The screws and washers used to hold the camera to the bracket and the bracket to the bumper are not fairing well with limited exposure to road salt. So far the camera is fairing better, but time will tell. While the picture is about what I would expect for $60, the hardware is extremely disappointing. This might be a good choice if you live in an arid climate, but I would probably make a trip to the hardware store to upgrade the screws and washers before installation. Based on the initial quality of this camera, I will not purchase another Audiovox product.

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