Mike levine confirms that winch will block camera view

[XirallicBolts]

Is there some reason why they can have a nice one incorporated into the bumper? I am new to offroading and just assuming based on others I have seen that it can be done.

I'm actually dealing with the logistics of positioning a camera right now. At the very least, you need to be able to see the bumper itself. I've been trying to add a front camera to my Flex and the best view is mounting the camera as high as possible, aimed as far downward as you can.

Even the position I have mine right now is too low and judging distance is impossible.

After work, I'm going to finally try cutting into that $400 grille to get a higher view.

Specifically with the Bronco, they *could* aim the camera higher, at the expense of depth perception.

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[LOMartin]

So many issues for a car that was built from the ground up. So many missed designed opportunities..etc

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Seems like an easy fix....move the grill mounted camera to the left of the "B" BRONCO instead of in the center.

 

[rgwinn]

Not sure why you couldn’t just move the camera up?

 

[MCG DAWG]

What’s the use of this camera? Is it for off-road?

if it’s for day to day use, I’ve driven for 31 years without one and have never bumped anything with the front bumper. It’s not that difficult.

 

[ZackDanger]

What’s the use of this camera? Is it for off-road?

if it’s for day to day use, I’ve driven for 31 years without one and have never bumped anything with the front bumper. It’s not that difficult.

OKAY, DAD.

 

[Vigor]

Not sure why you couldn’t just move the camera up?

What do you do then about some hypothetical future accessory that goes higher on the grill?

 

[Reaper]

What do you do then about some hypothetical future accessory that goes higher on the grill?

You would move the camera down below it of course ?

 

[Vigor]

You would move the camera down below it of course ?

So you're proposing a factory installed movable camera

That sounds like an engineering nightmare and I am on Mike's side

 

[LandCruiser]

What’s the use of this camera? Is it for off-road?

if it’s for day to day use, I’ve driven for 31 years without one and have never bumped anything with the front bumper. It’s not that difficult.

When you are driving up a hill you’re looking at the sky and the hood, so this would be great for helping you find the perfect line without the need of a spotter, or at least to make his (or her) job easier.

 

[BroncBro]

What’s the use of this camera? Is it for off-road?

if it’s for day to day use, I’ve driven for 31 years without one and have never bumped anything with the front bumper. It’s not that difficult.

 

[Southern Girl]

Uh, they need to listen to feedback to know that sucks? Do it right, or don't do it at all. How's that for feedback, Mike?

 

[BroncBro]

What do you do then about some hypothetical future accessory that goes higher on the grill?

So you're proposing a factory installed movable camera

That sounds like an engineering nightmare and I am on Mike's side

If your trying to put the camera in a place to be clear of all hypotheticals, then you would hypothetically have to have a movable camera.....

 

[TNcoupe]

What’s the use of this camera? Is it for off-road?

if it’s for day to day use, I’ve driven for 31 years without one and have never bumped anything with the front bumper. It’s not that difficult.

I thought that giant hole you look out of with glass in it was for forward view but maybe we're just old.

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

Honestly, I would have consulted with warn about adding a camera point to the control box. Add a second set of leads, unplug the grill location and hook up the winch control box location. Small cameras are pretty cheap these days.

But what do I know.

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