Wireless Rearview Camera (How to get 12V power outside of truck)

[wildlife R1T]

I'm looking to mount a wireless trailer camera on my R1T, probably on top of the spoiler, but need to get 12V power to it. Apparently I can't tap into the trailer hitch as that will fool the truck into thinking I'm trailering and will change alerts and whatnot. Are there any "easy" ways to get from either inside the tunnel or the truck bed with tonneau cover?

I know I can get out of the bottom of the tailgate and could tape wire around somewhere to get where I want. Another option would be from inside the tunnel but the wire might get pinched when closed. I see a small slot between by the front of the truck bed but don't know if that goes anywhere, looks like maybe a drain?

Thanks for any ideas. I DID search the site but couldn't find anything.

 

[J's Rivian]

I'm looking to mount a wireless trailer camera on my R1T, probably on top of the spoiler, but need to get 12V power to it. Apparently I can't tap into the trailer hitch as that will fool the truck into thinking I'm trailering and will change alerts and whatnot. Are there any "easy" ways to get from either inside the tunnel or the truck bed with tonneau cover?

I know I can get out of the bottom of the tailgate and could tape wire around somewhere to get where I want. Another option would be from inside the tunnel but the wire might get pinched when closed. I see a small slot between by the front of the truck bed but don't know if that goes anywhere, looks like maybe a drain?

Thanks for any ideas. I DID search the site but couldn't find anything.

That rear bed cam must be 12v. So at least you know there is a tappable power source up there where you need it. The 3rd brake light is going to be a 12v part too, so your power options in the location are ample.

With that said, don't you also have to snake the data lines into the cab to plug into the viewing screen (or are these wireless now?)

If so, it may not be worth trying to access some external 12v feed if you are just doing one-off hauling, just string it out the door frame or window from the outside and tape it down.

If you need something more permanent, I think you're gonna be fishing wire through body panel grommets.

 

[wildlife R1T]

That rear bed cam must be 12v. So at least you know there is a tappable power source up there where you need it. The 3rd brake light is going to be a 12v part too, so your power options in the location are ample.

With that said, don't you also have to snake the data lines into the cab to plug into the viewing screen (or are these wireless now?)

If so, it may not be worth trying to access some external 12v feed if you are just doing one-off hauling, just string it out the door frame or window from the outside and tape it down.

If you need something more permanent, I think you're gonna be fishing wire through body panel grommets.

Not a one-off, this will be semi-permanent, and wireless, so just needs 12V and it will wirelessly hook up to the screen. This system is made so you can add side and rear cameras to your trailer and they can all connect to the 5" monitor on your dash or attached to the windshield. But I don't really want to start pulling apart too much. Right now I'm thinking plug into the gear tunnel 12V, out the top of that door, just a few inches along the side of the truck until it could be tucked or taped along the edge there and up to the spoiler. Hopefully just put a little indent into the weatherstripping there. Unless there's a way to get from inside the gear tunnel to the outside other than the door. There's a removable panel in the back of the tunnel but I haven't pulled that apart yet. Someone said the grommets from there go into the truck bed, which is not what I want.

I'm going to play around with it tomorrow and see what I can come up with.