RF WIRELESS CAMERA SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE
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2. Kit Contents
RFCAM1000
RFCAM1200A
RFCAM1200B
1 x 7’’ LCD Display
1 x Hitch Camera
1 x RF BOX
1 x Backup Camera #1
1 x Backup Camera #2
Accessories in the box:
1 x Cigarette Lighter Power Cable
*2 - 3 x Antenna
*2 - 4 x Mounting Screw
1 x Monitor Holder
1 x RF Extension Antenna
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
*Note the Qty of antennas and mounting screws depended on the number of cameras used.
RF Extension Antenna
Included with your Wireless Camera System is an optional RF Extension Antenna Kit. The
RF video signal performance can be affected by many factors, including the total distance
to the video monitor, environmental interference (power lines & machines), camera
mounting location and position on your trailer or 5th wheel, etc... The RF extension antenna
is intended to improve the reception ability of the monitor by locating the antenna in a more
direct “line of sight” to the monitor. After installing the camera and monitor (with the antenna
attached directly to the camera), verify that the signal strength is sufficient by turning on the
monitor and viewing the picture. If you receive a “blue screen” at any time, then that
indicates that the monitor has lost the RF signal from the camera and the extension antenna
will be needed for proper operation.
Unscrew the antenna from the camera and screw it onto the RF extension antenna base. Then screw in the
connector on the end of the cord into the camera antenna connector. Locate the highest position on your trailer
roof that the cord will reach to mount the antenna base. Select a position that has a clear sight to the monitor, if
possible. We recommend that you ask another person to help locate the best mounting position by observing the
monitor in the cab and reporting to you when you have positioned the antenna in the best location.
When the best mounting location has been identified, mount the base plate by cleaning the mounting surface with
an alcohol swab allowing the surface to dry. Next remove the release paper from the adhesive on the base plate
of the module and apply the base plate adhesive side down on the prepared surface, then press into place. It is
highly recommended that mechanical fasteners also be used to secure the module base plate onto the roof.
Failure to mechanically secure the module base plate may allow the extension antenna to come loose eventually
(adhesive failure) due to wind and vibration. The user is responsible to select the appropriate mechanical
fasteners for their roof type. Tuson RV Brakes is not responsible for any roof damage that may occur while
installing mechanical fasteners into the roof of your trailer or 5th wheel. Next snap the extension antenna module
top (with the antenna side) onto the mounted base plate in the proper orientation. Finally apply an appropriate
weather sealant, acrylic based silicone caulk or similar (not supplied) to the entire perimeter of the secured
extension antenna base making sure to seal the module to the roof surface.
