Joeziah

Just a update as I've spent a few hours researching. It seems Netgear makes a "Vuezone" that has wireless battery operated IP cameras. It seems pricey though for what it is, has anyone had any experience with it? There is nothing about delays on the live views or if the quality is decent. They are also only indoor cameras...Any similar systems you guys have seen? -Joeziah

Hello! I have another thread open that is related to an entire 8 camera system for a semi truck. But I'm opening a different one for something I need immediately. I need an IP Camera that has a good, low delay live view that can connect wirelessly to my laptop about 80 feet away. But here is the catch that I'm having an issue with. I want it to be battery powered, preferably something I can grab out of the cab of my truck (Big truck/Lorrie) and slap on the back of my trailer bumper (probably mount a magnet on the bottom). I've scoured Amazon to no avail and I'm thinking I may have to buy a cheesy 120v battery pack thing and glue it to the bottom of an IP camera. Clunky at best. Any ideas, and if I do have to find a way to power the camera externally, anyone know a good battery pack I could plug it into? Thanks in advance! Joeziah

Thanks for the discussion guys. Just wanted to give you guys an update. The delay is somewhat important, I can work with a small delay though. If someone runs up the side of my truck that quickly while I'm merging its their own fault. And I'll have it on camera! I'm still not sure what cameras to use on the outside of the truck though, due to the weather I drive in, they could experience windchill factors of -40 F in the winter in places like North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana etc. What about a Software option? I can buy one of those PCs that is basically a Monitor and mount it somewhere, run windows on it and have the live view through it? I can buy a beasty external HDD system for storage. I know a few Cisco POE switches that I could install easily in the truck for this application. Ethernet is a must though, due to the aforementioned issues of space. Running wire is a pain on these trucks on a good day.

Hello! I'm glad this forum exists! I'm looking for some recommendations for a CCTV system. Location: Truck! I want a system that I can place inside my Semi truck. I have some room but want to keep the DVR somewhat compact. Needs: I want an 8 channel system. Camera 1: Driver's seat/interior of cab Camera 2: Forward looking (sort of a dash cam) Camera 3: Passenger side mirrior Camera 4: Driver's side mirrior Camera 5: Trailer Backup camera Camera 6: Interior Trailer camera Camera 7: Passenger side trailer Camera 8: Driver's side trailer Exterior cameras to be resistant to rain/cold etc that I will encounter. I understand it probably will be near useless in the winter due to dirt/salt buildup until I can get it washed off at a pull off. It will sit behind a shield on top of the mirror so it doesn't need to be crazy. Interior trailer camera needs to be a small dome camera able to withstand temperatures of up to -20 F and rotate etc. Since I have a monitor in the truck above the driver's seat, I will use the cameras to assist in backing/merging in addition to my mirriors of course. This means they need to have a good frame rate in live view. I would prefer the DVR system to have a quick way to toggle between the different channels, like a small number pad USB keyboard I could post up by the monitor. Custom overlay would be cool for live view, Like a overlay of a green line that could indicate when I am squared with my trailer etc. Quality is important but good frame rate and best live view experience is absolutely a priority. I would like it to record all channels of course with a good frame rate, 48 hours of continuous footage would be preferred. What system/cameras would you recommend? Keep the cost $3000 or less please! Thanks in advance.