The keypad has to be programmed to the truck with FDRS, then you can program your own code.
When you buy the keypad, a $56.00 charge is added, which is what the dealer of your choice gets to do the initial programming.
Then you can put it wherever you want it.
I had the wired on my Sport trac...
With the extra piece in there , it duplicates the factory cover. I don't think air flow has anything to do with the Rival design. Ford didn't see a need for the opening at the front.
I'm in Florida, and have not had any issues with temps, and we had the hottest summer ever.
Viofo always gets good reviews. I have the A119, front only. The deal around here is people walking out from the side of the road, then claim you swerved into them. The camera tells all!
MXer97, your sig says (23’ Hybrid XLT, Oxford White BAP, Hitch. Ordered 9/26/22 - picked up 10/31/23. ) 3yr warranty should go to 10/31/26?
I'm missing something here?