Advanced Truck and Van Camera Systems That Keep Your Commercial Vehicle Safe
In previous blog posts, we discussed the importance of adding ladder racks, tool storage systems, power inverters, jumper cables, interior lights, grab handles, and anti-skid floor mats to your commercial vehicle. We focused on the importance of adding these “essential” work truck accessories.
You may feel that extra cameras or visibility-enhancing accessories do not count among the bare necessities – but that is far from the truth in today’s world. Accidents can cause havoc – injuries or worse can cause damage to the vehicles involved and can destroy cargo as well.
In today’s high-speed world where attention span and patience levels are at an all-time low, it is essential to equip your vehicle and driver with smart tools and accessories to optimize the driving experience, prevent potential accidents and convert your regular work truck into a smart vehicle.
The Benefits of Camera Systems for Your Commercial Vehicle
Advanced camera systems provide greater visibility and provide a higher degree of control, not only while you are driving the vehicle but even when it is stationary. Unlike your rear-view mirrors, which can only assist you if you are sitting inside the vehicle, cameras can provide visibility whether you are driving, parked, or even away from your vehicle.
Apart from the cargo or work material that you haul, you probably store your valuable business tools and belongings in your truck. Leaving your vehicle unattended, especially in deserted parking lots or work sites, can attract the wrong kind of attention from unscrupulous individuals. Having high-quality cameras that are always running, day and night, can help you ensure that your assets are constantly monitored and that you will have ample visual proof if someone tries to steal or damage anything.
Here are some of the indisputable advantages of installing smart camera systems in your work van or truck –
- Maximize operational efficiency and driver productivity
- Prevent delays and ensure on-time deliveries, every time
- Ensures irrefutable proof is handy when required to dismiss any false claims
- Protect the vehicle from theft and break-ins
- Enhances visibility, thus reducing the risk of accidents
- Increases driver accountability and encourages safer driving practices
- Provides peace of mind and knowledge that your vehicle is monitored at all times
Top Picks
Depending on which vehicle(s) you drive – Nissan, Ford, Mercedes, Dodge, Chevy, GM, or any other vehicle, there are a variety of options available on the accessories market that you can choose from. Let us look at top picks–
- Backup Rearview Camera System
With a 7" TFT LCD Digital Color Monitor that firmly clamps onto your rear-view mirror, you can see adjustable distance grid lines that assist in determining the position of your vehicle in relation to the vehicles or objects behind you.
The product features a built-in speaker and auto-iris sensor (to adjust images based on the natural light) and comes with all the mounts and cabling you need for installation. It comes with remote control and you also have the option of controlling its function using a touchscreen interface.
A 130° to 170° view angle backup camera is mounted in the 3rdbrake light housing (which replaces your 3rd brake light), giving it a clean, factory-like appearance.
Each camera is fitted with infrared illuminators that enable you to see clearly up to 50 feet even in the dark. Rated IP69K, the camera can withstand water at high pressures and extreme weather conditions.
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- Wireless Backup Camera System with LCD Monitor and Suction Cup Mount
Conventional views can restrict your performance. With a backup camera system like this one, you can maximize performance and ensure optimum productivity while driving or even when your van is parked. Built to be flexible and user-friendly, this wireless cam system comes with a 5” LED digital color monitor and suction cup mount that can be easily fixed to your windshield.
For power, it can be hard-wired into your truck’s fuse box or plugged into your vehicle’s 12V cigarette lighter outlet. The package includes a 130-degree wireless backup cam that is constructed using 18-gauge heavy-duty zinc-plated steel. With 18 infrared illuminators, you never have to worry about night-time visibility. The camera systems are vibration and shock-resistant, too.
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- Backup Rearview Camera System with 7" Mirror Mount Monitor and 130° View Camera
This cam system can be mounted onto your existing rear-view mirror. Like the product mentioned above, this system too is equipped with a digital monitor that shows you adjustable grid lines so you can gauge your position in relation to other vehicles, objects, or people behind you.
With an in-built speaker, 2.5 mm sharp lens, 130 degrees viewing angle, adjustable sunshade, an auto iris sensor, and 620 lines of resolution, you are assured a crystal-clear picture without any blind spots. The package includes all the mounts and cabling that you will need for installation.
These are just a few examples of the kinds of video monitoring and digital camera units that you can install to make your life a tad more hassle-free and secure.
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