Sponsored

Add front camera to lower trim?

BSBuild

Black Diamond
Well-Known Member
First Name
Brent
Joined
Jul 20, 2023
Threads
24
Messages
82
Reaction score
39
Location
Omaha, NE
Vehicle(s)
2023 Bronco Black Diamond
Your Bronco Model
Black Diamond
Is it possible to add the OEM front camera and harness to the lower trim (black diamond) for example and unlock the ability to use the camera?

I've looked but haven't seen it done yet.

What else would be missing?

Would a swap to the 12 inch screen be needed?

Thank you!
Sponsored

 

REKCUF

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 11, 2024
Threads
3
Messages
107
Reaction score
456
Location
SO-CAL
Vehicle(s)
2025 Stroppe
Your Bronco Model
Undecided
Clubs
 
I contacted Galpin Auto Sports recently about this exact question for my ā€˜23 Wildtrak.


Ford Bronco Add front camera to lower trim? IMG_0482
 
OP
OP
BSBuild

BSBuild

Black Diamond
Well-Known Member
First Name
Brent
Joined
Jul 20, 2023
Threads
24
Messages
82
Reaction score
39
Location
Omaha, NE
Vehicle(s)
2023 Bronco Black Diamond
Your Bronco Model
Black Diamond
I contacted Galpin Auto Sports recently about this exact question for my ā€˜23 Wildtrak.


IMG_0482.jpeg
Is that for the OEM camera? I can get the camera and harness just not sure what else I need. Should be fairly simple just interesting that I have not seen others do it. Makes me think it's not unlockable or something.
 

RagnarKon

Badlands
Well-Known Member
First Name
Bryan
Joined
Aug 5, 2021
Threads
41
Messages
5,452
Reaction score
14,492
Location
New England
Vehicle(s)
Ford Bronco, Escape, Focus
Your Bronco Model
Badlands
Clubs
 
Is that for the OEM camera? I can get the camera and harness just not sure what else I need. Should be fairly simple just interesting that I have not seen others do it. Makes me think it's not unlockable or something.
Nothing is locked but obviously it isn't supported by Ford in any way, so it does require a bit of know-how to complete—not exactly a DIY project for most people. And on top of that, it's extremely expensive, fairly time consuming, and you have to tear apart large portions of the Bronco to get everything installed properly.

Economically it's just never made sense. The upgrade from the Mid package to the Lux package is $2,930. As @REKCUF posted... the cost to install just the front camera is more expensive than to upgrade to the Lux package, and none of it is covered by Ford's factory warranty. So in the vast majority of cases it just makes more sense to trade-in the Bronco for a new one with the Lux package.

---

I have seen several people do much more economical DIY upgrades though. @FordVideoGuy has one on his Big Bend, for example.
 

Sponsored
OP
OP
BSBuild

BSBuild

Black Diamond
Well-Known Member
First Name
Brent
Joined
Jul 20, 2023
Threads
24
Messages
82
Reaction score
39
Location
Omaha, NE
Vehicle(s)
2023 Bronco Black Diamond
Your Bronco Model
Black Diamond
Nothing is locked but obviously it isn't supported by Ford in any way, so it does require a bit of know-how to complete—not exactly a DIY project for most people. And on top of that, it's extremely expensive, fairly time consuming, and you have to tear apart large portions of the Bronco to get everything installed properly.

Economically it's just never made sense. The upgrade from the Mid package to the Lux package is $2,930. As @REKCUF posted... the cost to install just the front camera is more expensive than to upgrade to the Lux package, and none of it is covered by Ford's factory warranty. So in the vast majority of cases it just makes more sense to trade-in the Bronco for a new one with the Lux package.

---

I have seen several people do much more economical DIY upgrades though. @FordVideoGuy has one on his Big Bend, for example.
Thank you, I will check it out.
 

Oldhippie

Big Bend
Well-Known Member
First Name
Barry
Joined
Nov 1, 2021
Threads
14
Messages
2,113
Reaction score
5,342
Location
Santa Cruz, Calif.
Vehicle(s)
BMW X1, ā€˜1928 model A, ā€œ23 Bronco
Your Bronco Model
Big Bend

kevin.gt

Base
Well-Known Member
First Name
Kevin
Joined
Oct 25, 2021
Threads
22
Messages
1,216
Reaction score
2,338
Location
Canton, GA
Vehicle(s)
Bronco
Your Bronco Model
Base
Clubs
 
I got a eBay $25 ā€œback upā€œ camera and screen kit I plan to mount/wire as front camera for those few times it may be handy off road…https://www.ebay.com/itm/2964630461...9UcLsasT5q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I did the same and power it with an aux switch. Video cable is routed to the dash and I can easily mount and plug in the display when on trails.

I’ve see people using the wolfbox rear view mirror. And others use the naviks interface to feed aftermarket video to the 8ā€ display
 

voxel

Heritage
Well-Known Member
First Name
Nelson
Joined
May 23, 2022
Threads
7
Messages
560
Reaction score
735
Location
Altamonte Springs, FL
Vehicle(s)
Mach-E 4X, 23 GC Limited
Your Bronco Model
Heritage
Clubs
 
I have a box of analog cameras for FPV drones that I don't use (moved to digital FPV). These are common, cheap, and only require 3 wires - video, power, ground. They are basically small security cameras in metal cases and can connect to any analog monitor/TV via RCA cables.

Most importantly if it breaks there are hundreds if not thousands of these cameras and analog monitors/TVs and can be easily swapped unlike what you buy on eBay or Amazon. A single lipo battery can power the monitor and camera without the need to hook up into the Bronco's 12V.
 

BoverW

Black Diamond
Well-Known Member
First Name
J
Joined
Mar 29, 2023
Threads
12
Messages
383
Reaction score
436
Location
Socal
Vehicle(s)
Bronco
Your Bronco Model
Black Diamond
Clubs
 
I add three wireless wifi cameras (2 underbody to watch wheels) & 7'' screen. Works pretty good. I get the idea from this forum.
 

NativeSoCal

Badlands
Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 19, 2020
Threads
2
Messages
69
Reaction score
120
Location
San Diego
Vehicle(s)
Badlands Sasquatch 2D Eruption Green
Your Bronco Model
Badlands
Nothing is locked but obviously it isn't supported by Ford in any way, so it does require a bit of know-how to complete—not exactly a DIY project for most people. And on top of that, it's extremely expensive, fairly time consuming, and you have to tear apart large portions of the Bronco to get everything installed properly.

Economically it's just never made sense. The upgrade from the Mid package to the Lux package is $2,930. As @REKCUF posted... the cost to install just the front camera is more expensive than to upgrade to the Lux package, and none of it is covered by Ford's factory warranty. So in the vast majority of cases it just makes more sense to trade-in the Bronco for a new one with the Lux package.

---

I have seen several people do much more economical DIY upgrades though. @FordVideoGuy has one on his Big Bend, for example.
The 360 camera was one of the main reasons I went with the Lux pkg on my 22 BL. Unfortunately, lux wasn’t an option on my 24 HE. Love my Heritage, but really miss the camera! Luckily, I’m able to keep both!
Sponsored

 
 





Top