Digital Rearview Mirror DIY Install w/ Instructions!

[PNW_Raptor]

Perfect, thanks!

How'd it go, did you get it working?

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[patc890]

It's strapped to the existing mirror. I'll get some pics of that

Hi I was reading your post and you said you have the the Wolfbox webcam strapped to the Raptor's mirror. I just bought a Wolfbox G900 Pro with a 12" mirror. When I strap it to the Raptors it doesn't cover the mirror. There is about an inch sticking out on the right side. Is this how yours is? Thanks

 

[PNW_Raptor]

Hi I was reading your post and you said you have the the Wolfbox webcam strapped to the Raptor's mirror. I just bought a Wolfbox G900 Pro with a 12" mirror. When I strap it to the Raptors it doesn't cover the mirror. There is about an inch sticking out on the right side. Is this how yours is? Thanks

Are you sure you got the 12"? I got the 12" version and it covers the mirror completely and overlaps a good amount.

Make sure they didn't send you the 10" version by accident.

 

[patc890]

Are you sure you got the 12"? I got the 12" version and it covers the mirror completely and overlaps a good amount.

Make sure they didn't send you the 10" version by accident.

I'll check it and get back. Thanks

 

[patc890]

I'll check it and get back. Thanks

So I realize what the problem is. I bought the polarizing lens. Maybe you didn't. You can see in my photos that I did get the 12". The next photo shows it on my RR mirror with a little sticking out(which I still don't like) but the next photos show it with the CPL on the RR mirror sticks out more.

 

[PNW_Raptor]

So I realize what the problem is. I bought the polarizing lens. Maybe you didn't. You can see in my photos that I did get the 12". The next photo shows it on my RR mirror with a little sticking out(which I still don't like) but the next photos show it with the CPL on the RR mirror sticks out more.

Interesting, and you aren't able to move it to the right anymore because it hits the camera? Maybe this is because of the G900 Model, I have the 840s...

 

[patc890]

Interesting, and you aren't able to move it to the right anymore because it hits the camera? Maybe this is because of the G900 Model, I have the 840s...

That's probably it. Have you thought about replacing the Ford mirror with the Wolfbox. I'm not sure about removing it, I don't know how the truck would react? Or how hard it is to do.

 

[shornche]

That's probably it. Have you thought about replacing the Ford mirror with the Wolfbox. I'm not sure about removing it, I don't know how the truck would react? Or how hard it is to do.

I have the brackets ordered to direct mount mine. Ref:
https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/thre...iew-mirror-dash-cam-smart-mirror.12369/page-2

 

[wlarsen76]

Figured I'd put this in-depth post together about my experience installing a digital rearview mirror and the tips & tricks I learned a long the way.

I have a tonneau cover, so I cut out a small piece of my weatherseal foam under the lip of it to run my cable through cleanly.

If you have questions, please ask them here!

First, let me just thank you for posting such a detailed article. This is incredibly helpful.

I wonder if it might be possible to take a pic of where you fit the wire through before attaching it to your bar?
I also have a tonneau cover (Retrax) and Yakima Overhaul HD Bars where I plan to mount the camera. I just cannot figure out how to come back out of the bed and up the bar with the tonneau cover closed.

 

[PNW_Raptor]

First, let me just thank you for posting such a detailed article. This is incredibly helpful.

I wonder if it might be possible to take a pic of where you fit the wire through before attaching it to your bar?
I also have a tonneau cover (Retrax) and Yakima Overhaul HD Bars where I plan to mount the camera. I just cannot figure out how to come back out of the bed and up the bar with the tonneau cover closed.

Sure thing. Since my Billiebars system raised up my tonneau rails by about 1/8" it was easy to have the wire under there, then I just ran it through the bar channel and used electrical tape to secure it. I'm sure you can use some zip ties and it would work just as well. Here are some pics

 

[PNW_Raptor]

And for anyone wondering, here's what the camera looks like mounted with the tent on.

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