Ford Customer Mounted Trailer Camera Wire Routing

[dstrait70]

Hi all,

My wife and I are gearing up for our first full RV season in the Delta 262RB we purchased in October 2023. We tow with an F-150 Powerboost hybrid truck and over the winter I purchased the Ford customer mounted trailer camera that integrates with the display screen in the truck. The kit also includes a TPMS monitor and a yaw sensor for trailer backup control assistance. The camera component will be mounted to the back of the RV and a 40ft wiring bundle that is long enough to run from the back of the RV to the front where it will plug into a harness that combines the camera, yaw sensor and TPMS cables together. Then a single wire runs to the hitch where it plugs into the truck bumper.

Right now I am trying to figure out the best route from the back of the RV to the front without too much exposed wiring. If there is a pathway on the back wall of the RV to get from the roof to the underbelly, I could then run it under the trailer to the front of the RV. I could also send it to the roof and run it on the roof to the front of the RV and then find a way to the basement from there, maybe in the wall between the kitchen and bedroom?

I know @Jim Beletti has done a ton of work on his Delta so hoping you could provide some pointers from what you have learned/encountered so far?

Link to install manual for refefrence purposes…parts are shown on page 2 including the camera cable bundle (E) that will run from back of RV to front.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/attachments/2022_f150_trailer_camera_tpms_kit_final_v2-pdf.89832/#page44

Thanks in advance all!

Dave

 

[daemonic3]

Hi, I have a new Ram I am picking up any day now, and will run the wired camera to the back as well. I don't want anything permanent or adding holes that need patching, in case we change trailers again (we keep upgrading every 3-4 years!). So I have few same task, with slightly different constraints.

What I'm planning is to run it along the campside frame following the propane line to the back (I have a Delta 294RK). From the back, make a short exposed hop into the ladder's left vertical square tubing. Then use the ladder tubing as a conduit and take the cord out the top of the ladder. At that point, rather than mount and seal into the trailer wall, we'll attach a rigid steel mount to the ladder to hold the camera bracket. It will be slightly off center but I think that will be ok.

My constraints:
1. No permanent mounts or holes on trailer
2. Easily removable
3. No ugly visible cords (wife's rule)

Anyway, those are my plans and constraints, if any of those ideas help!

NOTE: Some Deltas ladders seem to have 1" square tubing, while mine has 3/4". It is still enough to send my cable through it, as Ram uses Fakra coax connectors. Ford connectors may be different.

 

[dstrait70]

Hi, I have a new Ram I am picking up any day now, and will run the wired camera to the back as well. I don't want anything permanent or adding holes that need patching, in case we change trailers again (we keep upgrading every 3-4 years!). So I have few same task, with slightly different constraints.

What I'm planning is to run it along the campside frame following the propane line to the back (I have a Delta 294RK). From the back, make a short exposed hop into the ladder's left vertical square tubing. Then use the ladder tubing as a conduit and take the cord out the top of the ladder. At that point, rather than mount and seal into the trailer wall, we'll attach a rigid steel mount to the ladder to hold the camera bracket. It will be slightly off center but I think that will be ok.

My constraints:
1. No permanent mounts or holes on trailer
2. Easily removable
3. No ugly visible cords (wife's rule)

Anyway, those are my plans and constraints, if any of those ideas help!

NOTE: Some Deltas ladders seem to have 1" square tubing, while mine has 3/4". It is still enough to send my cable through it, as Ram uses Fakra coax connectors. Ford connectors may be different.

Thank you for this idea! I will add it to my list of options.

 

[daemonic3]

Thank you for this idea! I will add it to my list of options.

Curious what size tubing you find your ladder has when you get a chance! I'm not sure why mine is not 1" but it still feels plenty strong.
I think your propane line stops at half the length of the trailer on the 262RB, mine goes alllll the way back to the rear wall to feed the oven/stove. I don't know how they actually anchor it, like were there holes in the frame to tie it to, or what. I was just going to zip tie at the same anchor points as the propane. That's why I'm wondering what yours has.

 

[dstrait70]

Curious what size tubing you find your ladder has when you get a chance! I'm not sure why mine is not 1" but it still feels plenty strong.
I think your propane line stops at half the length of the trailer on the 262RB, mine goes alllll the way back to the rear wall to feed the oven/stove. I don't know how they actually anchor it, like were there holes in the frame to tie it to, or what. I was just going to zip tie at the same anchor points as the propane. That's why I'm wondering what yours has.

Might be a while before I can get you that tube sizing because my 262RB is stored 30 minutes away. I don’t get out there often. You are correct about the 262RB propane line. It stops between the entry door and the pull out grill and the unit comes with a flexible hose to connect the grill.

 

[daemonic3]

Might be a while before I can get you that tube sizing because my 262RB is stored 30 minutes away. I don’t get out there often. You are correct about the 262RB propane line. It stops between the entry door and the pull out grill and the unit comes with a flexible hose to connect the grill.

HA! Mine is stored 25 minutes away. I can't do quick little DIY jobs or measurements easily either. Drives me nuts! But at least I have the comfort that it is stored indoors and they wash it each time. Plus battery, propane, tire pressure services whenever we ask.

 

[dstrait70]

HA! Mine is stored 25 minutes away. I can't do quick little DIY jobs or measurements easily either. Drives me nuts! But at least I have the comfort that it is stored indoors and they wash it each time. Plus battery, propane, tire pressure services whenever we ask.

Wow, sounds like a nice place! Mine is sitting outside in a field at a fairgrounds RV storage lot.

 

[daemonic3]

It's all a tradeoff - I pay an arm and a leg but I felt justified for selling previous trailers at a premium for their fairly pristine exterior condition

 

[Oregon_Camper]

I feel VERY fortunate to have our pole barn next to our home. All my goodie in one place.