I've got a mk2 Pre fl Octavia and was looking into getting a reverse camera for it, anyone got any experience with these cheap Hong Kong ones with fitment and the oem sat nav head unit?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151514571568&alt=web

 

The Kufatec isn't cheap, but works really well -- and personally I wouldn't waste my money on a system that only costs 20 quid. You get what you pay for.

 

Mike

 

Seconded

Mike do you have a link to your set up ?

Thanks Mike that helps me out a lot , it's not too bad price wise but then again you pay a lot for the car so you don't wanner risk damaging it , how is it to code in and getting it to show up on Columbus ? Cheers

Mike,

Is yours a 'Highline' controller where the lines on screen bend as your turn the steering wheel?

I fancy doing this on my Yeti as I'll be pulling lots of trim out soon anyway.

I have never understood the need for the lines to move with the highline camera setup.  I am pretty sure Mike's is a so-called lowline setup though.

 

Adam

Indeed, luckily on my laptop not my phone!

It was the RVC controller I was referring to. The 'highline' one uses feedback from the steering angle sensor to calculate where the car will go while in reverse and bends the lines on the screen to show the driver whether they are going to hit or miss something.

Like PDC sensors with OPS, it's not essential but if I'm going to do it then I want it all!

Probably not. But each to their own.

If I decide to fit a RVC (which I don't really need) or front sensors (which I don't really need), then I'll want to get the maximum functionality I can get.

Hence why I went for a 170 Yeti Elegence with a sunroof...

Seen this KB? 

 

http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en/shop/rear-view-cameras/oem-rvc-rear-view-highline-camera/

It is quite a bit more expensive for bendy lines!!

 

As Adam says, it is really needed? I find the one I've got more than adequate, and you can see how close to things I can judge it without worry!

 

Mike

 Glad you're still enjoying it Mike, I reckon it was money well spent :yes:

Seen this KB?

http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en/shop/rear-view-cameras/oem-rvc-rear-view-highline-camera/

Boot need to be modified with this cam/handle.

The hole in the boot is to small.

I got a camera from aliexpress like mikes. And a video-in kit from eBay.

In function my installation works exactly like mikes.

Total cost 80£

The installation took around 3 hours.

Edited 7 April, 201511 yr by mbirkely

Thanks. I had seen it but was put off by the boot modification (enlarging the hole I presume) that would be needed.

Have been searching for a camera to fit the hole and ness going to source suitable cabling afterwards.

I think this may have to wait though...

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/201086753176

Would this camera kit still need the video interface to work ? I know you have use vcds to activate the camera , cheers

Yes it will need the controller.

Apparently this one fits:

 

http://shop.mediaexponent.com/epages/GPL.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/01042009-135970/Products/MX-REAR-VIEW-CAMERA-SKODA/SubProducts/MX-REAR-VIEW-CAMERA-SKODA-0023

 

I have CCD camera on a number plate surround, works a treat.