Installing the HALOVIEW BT7 on our AIRSTREAM
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Complete DIY installation of the Haloview BT7 Backup Camera and monitor on our 2018 Airstream International and Ford F-150.
Our Voyager Backup Camera was not working and full of water! In this video Jim removes the original Voyager Camera and replaces it with the Haloview BT7 Touch system.
One great feature of the Haloview BT7 is that it can be powered by either your vehicle’s 12V outlet OR a USB-C connector!
Haloview contacted us about installing the BT7 Touch backup camera system. Haloview did send us their new Byte Tango 7 Touch camera at no charge, but they had no input as to our video or our review of their camera.
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Chapters:
0:00 Problem with Our Voyager Camera
0:22 Airstreamer Channel Intro
0:53 Unboxing the Haloview BT7
4:35 How to pair the Haloview BT7 camera and monitor
6:49 Adding pool noodles to Cosco ladder
8:22 How to remove a Voyager camera from Airstream
15:18 How to install Haloview BT7 camera on Airstream
22:10 Haloview BT7 install mistake
24:30 Michelle feeds a horse and donkey
27:07 Testing Haloview BT7 transmit distance
27:44 Haloview BT7 camera and audio quality demonstration - Розваги
Do you use a backup camera with your rig?
I like the ability to communicate from the back of the rig to the driver if cell phones don’t work or walkies aren’t charged. I don’t even know if the ancient one on our rig from the previous owner still works. You have definitely given me ideas 🤔🤔. Nice upgrade! ~Shanna
We actually had that very scenario since Jim installed the camera. Our walkies batteries were dead and we were able to use it! It worked great. Thanks Shanna! - Michelle
Great Idea with the pool noodles, I have the same ladder
Thank you for watching. Glad it is helpful!
Good idea with the pool noodles and the ladder. Looks like I'll have to get myself one to use on our ladder. Thanks for the install. We've been really happy with our older version of the Halo view. Looking forward to installing our new touch screen one as well. Safe travels- Kyle and Michelle
Pool noodles. Simple, easy, and cheap! I’m loving being able to see behind the Airstream as we drive. It’s working great. - Jim
Hello from Naples, Florida. Very nice!! Good job installing the camera. Love the horse and donkey. Thanks for sharing with us, have a great week 👍 💯 ❤
Thank you! The horse and donkey were very sweet. - Michelle
Great job Jim! I felt your stress of drilling through. Yikes!
First hole I’ve drilled in the outside skin! 😬😳 Nerve racking!
Nice install video Jim, great use of all those camera angles. I’m sure the folks at Halo View will be impressed…you have shown the value of a good backup camera in this episode. Michelle if I ever get any animals again I’ll be seeking you out, wait that would mean I’m too old for motorcycles 😳…never mind 😂☘️. Thanks for the “Must See UA-cam”, J&C from the GST!
Thank you John. We will be showing in future videos how much the camera has helped our travels.The animals were so sweet, it was a joy to take care of them for a few days. Thank you both for your kind words and always watching! :)- Michelle
We really need to replace our camera. Good job. Lynn and Danny
Thank you. I’ve been really happy with the Haloview so far. Saved our bacon once already!
Thanks for the thorough video, and my airstream did not come with a camera, installing this one now. I have made a few trips without a rearview camera, and that creates unnecessary anxiety to say the least~
So true! We have really been glad to have it. Great for seeing behind on travel days, and it has gotten us out of some sticky situations too.
Great job! Love the horse and donkey, too! 😎
Of course you do, they are yours! :) Thanks again for letting us stay with you guys and receive this camera while there. Miss you guys! -Michelle
Great video and thank you. I have the same problem on my Airstream voyager. This seems like an upgrade I’ll be doing in the near future.
You are welcome! It seems to be a common problem. We have been very happy with the BT7! - Michelle
Great tips and thanks for sharing!! ❤Zack & Linda
Thank you! 😁
Jim…great video. Very informative.
Thanks, Rick! 😁
Great review and your intro is really great!
Thanks so much. We didn’t have an intro for a long time, but the RV Travel niche viewer seems to like them. Take care and thanks for watching.
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Thank you!
Jim have you tried backing your Airstream with Haloview yet. I have a Ford F150 and a 27FBQ and I can’t see around my Airstream very well when backing up. This 1080 resolution camera looks invaluable for seeing where I am going and listening to my wife’s guidance
Yes. Quite a few times now. It really helps when backing into a campsite. Used it about 90 minutes ago in fact! A couple weeks ago we needed to back into a rural driveway so we could turn around after missing the campground entrance! 🙀 Couldn’t have done it with out a rear view camera. Tip: if you are listening to your partner over the Haloview speaker, roll your windows up since there is a 1/2 second delay in the Haloview’s sound. Same as using a cell phone. - Jim
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Thanks for the comment!
I would have suggested small Eternabond tape patches over the original holes. I think attaching the green wire to the Airstream body would have provided an antenna ground plane for better RF transmission. Nice video! I can’t wait to hear how the camera works out on the road. If you tip it down enough to see the rear bumper, can you still see the horizon like with the Voyager?
That's a great idea! If only I had some Eternabond... Seriously, that is a great tip. Sikaflex would probably have been better than the Captain Trolly's too, but one works with what one has on hand. On the Haloview, the green wire isn't a ground, but a trigger wire. With multi camera setups, the green wire is used to switch cameras. The green wire can be connected to a turn signal so when the turn signal is activated, the monitor will automatically switch to that camera. Hope that made sense. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Jim
@@airstreamer, Excellent. Makes sense.
Nice job! Let us know how you like it.,
Will do! We will be talking about how it is working in upcoming videos. Thank you!
Jim, Is that screen distracting when you're driving? To bad there is not a way to get the camera to display on the infotainment screen on your dashboard.
I don’t find it distracting at all. I’m enjoying the ability to see behind the Airstream while driving. They make a unit with a screen that attaches to the rear-view mirror, which sounds like a great option. It wasn’t recommended for our rig, however. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Jim