How and where you install your rear view camera will play an important role in its efficiency. Here are some of the most common mounting methods to help you decide which one best suits your needs:

Recessed mounts

Flush mounts, also known as remote mounts or bullet mounts, are cylindrical rear view cameras designed to be integrated within the chassis of a car.

These are the most common reversing camera mounts due to their low profile, as well as the way they are better protected from the elements thanks to the camera being embedded rather than exposed. Some models are even designed to be painted, further reducing their profile and making the camera less exposed.

The downside, however, is that you will need to drill a hole in your car. This will be relatively easy if your reversing camera kit comes with its own hole saw, but it will be difficult to find a fully compatible one if the saw doesn’t come with the kit.

Another downside is that these cameras often have a very narrow field of view, which means you won’t be able to see much. This is unless the lens is sticking out of the surface. Then you will have to choose between a low profile camera or one that sticks out like a sore thumb to get a better field of view.

License plate holders

These license plate holders come in two versions: you either mount a long rear view camera on top of the license plate or install a full license plate frame to replace the current license plate frame you have installed.

The main advantage here is the ease of installation. No need to drill holes in your car, just fix the bracket in place. You may spend a little more time on the full license plate mounts, but you still won’t have to damage your car just to install your rear backup camera.

However, the downside is that a top-mounted camera will be quite unstable if not installed properly, as it can loosen over time. However, if you go for a full license plate frame bracket, you get a lot more support thanks to the four screw mounts that provide maximum stability.

Hitch and tailgate handle brackets

These mounts will only work for compatible vehicles (i.e. hatchback trucks and vehicles with hitch mounts), but they offer quite a few advantages over the other types of mounts listed here.

Hitch brackets replace your average hitch; allowing you to tow vehicles and trailers as needed while giving your camera an even better field of view thanks to the hitch protruding from the rear of the car. Tailgate handle brackets replace tailgate handles; making them very discreet and difficult to detect at first glance.

However, the downside is a more complicated installation process. This is especially true for the tailgate handle brackets, as you have to unscrew and remove the existing handle while replacing the new handle in the process. Another drawback is that not all vehicles can supply the power needed to tow vehicles, and not all drivers want to install a trailer hitch bracket on their car.

Take all of this into account and you will have a much clearer idea of ​​what type of rear view camera mount will best suit your needs and preferences!

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