Swift Hitch SH01
by Giles on Oct.30, 2009, under Backup Camera system's, RV Backup Camera
Now this is an alternative backup camera system unit that caught my atteniton. This device is a totally self contained camera display unit you can permanently fix it to the back of your vehicle with the screw mount on the camera unit but one of the intriging things is you really don’t have to! Not apparent from the picture is the powerful magnetic pad the camera comes with which is pleanty for short trips – or (as its manufacturers originally thought of) if you just need that extra hand hooking up a trailer hitch.
For trailer assistance its first rate position the camera and back up, the screen though smaller than some is of very good quality and many folks are reporting that its all they need to attach horseboxes, trailers (etc) single handed. One chap then had this camera repositioned so he could keep an eye on his beloved horses in transit.
So if you want versitility rather than a simple backup camera system than this is it! The batteries on it will last a long time on a single charge so it might even double as an overnight security camera while you were in your tent or cabin!
Naturelly there is (excuse the pun) one hitch… Its fairly pricey compared to some devices I have listed here, but for you money you get a tough camera and hand held (or mountable) screen. The thing has a listed range of over 300′ but from my research this really depends on conditions and as with all wireless Backup camera systems what the signal has to transmit through. Still by all accounts it does better than half that(200′) before any significant picture quality is lost.
So while not a “Classic” backup camera system like many reviewed here. This certainly is something to look at for its sheer versatility.
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May 24th, 2010 on 9:27 pm
not really certain if this is the correct place to inquire, nevertheless We have two waverunners at 900 lbs each and I have a two thousand jeep cherokee sport 4. litre without a towing package. Just what trailer hitch ought to I purchase?
May 28th, 2010 on 12:36 pm
Ah Mary thank you for asking but I am really just a guy that likes Camera’s and things – I’d hate to give you bad advice about Towing hitches etc. However at the risk of sounding self serving the Ad links at the bottom of the page lead to some decent general Auto suppliers. Maybe there help staff could advise you properly! Stay safe now! – G