Maverick Backup Camera Quality

[clavicus]

My main beef with the backup camera is that it gets dirty very easily, any decent rain storm will make it unusable. The other issue is, when I have the tailgate down, the thing points straight down at the ground. An F250 I drive for work does that too though, so maybe thats just a truck "feature".

I just had a silly thought. Could you use a tiny mirror, on a hinge with an adjustable angle, on a magnet, and stick it on the tailgate and have it bounce light at the right angle… hmm would it all be upside down? Nevermind I need coffee

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[molash]

I have seen some reviews stating that the quality of the Maverick backup camera is not that good. As I am still waiting on my order, for those of you that have a Maverick, what are your thoughts on the backup camera and the image quality? Is the camera upgradable via aftermarket options?

I would think that the camera, screen&software are connected. The image is ok,could be better but let's you know who or what is behind the vehicle when in reverse.

 

[Pickles]

I have seen some reviews stating that the quality of the Maverick backup camera is not that good. As I am still waiting on my order, for those of you that have a Maverick, what are your thoughts on the backup camera and the image quality? Is the camera upgradable via aftermarket options?

its honestly fine. Its not the highest quality camera in the world. But it does its job. We have a 2020 kia sorento, and a 2018 kia rio. The mav camera and display is better than both.

 

[JimParker256]

In the "old'n days" we used to turn our shoulders and head to the right rear and look back with our eyes. We would also utilize all of the mirrors. Apparently that doesn't work anymore because why else would the federal government get involved with mandates.

OMG! I bet you had to shift the gears for yourself, as well! The horror of it all!

 

[icegradner]

I'm also certain there were no lane-changing accidents back then. It's unthinkable.

Lanes, what lanes? I bet back then all they had were dirt tracks and horses.

 

[winterlong]

I have seen some reviews stating that the quality of the Maverick backup camera is not that good. As I am still waiting on my order, for those of you that have a Maverick, what are your thoughts on the backup camera and the image quality? Is the camera upgradable via aftermarket options?

Yep...it's crappy! My '16 CrossTrek was about the same and the camera in our Ascent is much more clear!

Not that big of a deal for an inexpensive vehicle and I don't notice it now... except when I drive the Ascent.

 

[OleFordGuy]

See post #15 in a separate thread, maybe that's why some complain
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/upgrading-the-backup-camera.5781/#post-485167

 

[JimParker256]

See post #15 in a separate thread, maybe that's why some complain
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/upgrading-the-backup-camera.5781/#post-485167

Yeah, I've got the Lariat Lux pkg with Sync3, and I have zero issues with the clarity of the rear view camera. I'm pretty sure it's the XL/XLT display that is "low resolution" and not the camera. Regardless, unless you're trying to read the labels on your trailer hitch as you back up, the resolution on the XL/XLT is acceptable as well.

 

[jsus]

Yeah, I've got the Lariat Lux pkg with Sync3, and I have zero issues with the clarity of the rear view camera. I'm pretty sure it's the XL/XLT display that is "low resolution" and not the camera. Regardless, unless you're trying to read the labels on your trailer hitch as you back up, the resolution on the XL/XLT is acceptable as well.

XL, XLT, and Lariat without Lariat Luxury Package, to be precise.

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