Hi there, my partner Rob and I purchased a Ford e-450 box truck and are looking to turn it into a camper. We’re in the process of looking at security cameras. Ideally, we’d like to have 6 cameras set up so we can have a 360-degree view of the truck for security while we are inside and while away from the truck as well as while on the move so we can see where we’re backing up when in a tight spot. We’re hoping to have a monitor inside by the dash to be able to view each camera simultaneously. We would also like to have the ability to view the cameras from our phones as needed when we are away from the vehicle. Any suggestions for brands would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help.
Better have some very deep pockets. It could be done but would be very expensive. I used to install marine electronics on fishing boats, the big Sportfish Offshore, and yachts. The upper end GPS and Chartplotters have video inputs so you can run cameras for the engine room, aft camera for backing into a slip, helm, where ever. I’ve put them everywhere except the head. First issue 6 cameras? Where do you expect to mount the cameras? I would say the cameras are water resistant not waterproof, probably have an IPX rating of 6/4 or 6/5 not designed against water penetration on high road speed. A home security system would need full time 110v AC so your talking a PSW inverter to power it. To operate your phones would take a router and a full time wi-if and internet. 6 cameras mounted on the outside of a truck would be a neon sign to get robbed, including your security system. As I said it could be done but would be very expensive. If I was still doing this kind of work a special project like this would run around $3-4k. Some car audio systems have back up cameras but not with 6 inputs. You might want to check with Crutchfield.com they have a good tech line.