R50 Terrano Spoiler Mounter Reverse Cam

[Pepo1]

My 97 Terrano doesn't have many ready-made locations to install a reverse cam and I would prefer not to drill into the steel around the license plate. I realise there are license plate mounting kits and all, but I have been thinking that mounting it on the underside of the spoiler might be a good option. Looking for tips or maybe someone has wired something into their spoiler and eventually down into the vehicle. 

 

 

[R50JR]

You can use the existing boot to fish a video/power wire up to the hatch door from the interior cargo area. You will have to remove the interior panels to access. 
 

I recommend you remove the spoiler to see how large the holes are for the studs that hold the spoiler. You may have enough space to run the camera wires in the same hole.

 

 

[Pepo1]

I went ahead with a solution: Sent wires from the front of the car through the LHS taillight wiring grommet, then out of a crack at the top of the taillights, only visible when you open the rear door. From there, up and around the rear door channel, exiting just below the center of the spoiler. No issues, except I had to cut the wires from the camera as neither the camera nor the RCA fittings wouldn't fit through the gap at the top of the rear door. This turned into a bit of a pain as there are three very thin wires I had to re-solder.

 

Amazingly the door still closed with two RCA fittings laying in the channel. I use slimline adhesive wire clips to keep the wiring firm and stationary in the channel. Haven't mounted the camera and it's just dangling at the top, but plan to use some special thick double-sided tape for now as this has worked well for me in the past. Not a single hole drilled and an acceptable outcome.

 

Double-sided tape: https://www.temu.com/goods.html?goods_id=601099523973105

Slimline wire clips: https://www.temu.com/goods.html?goods_id=601099527134751

 

I'll share some photos when it's all mounted.

 

Edited August 11, 2024 by Pepo1

[R50JR]

56 minutes ago, Pepo1 said:

I went ahead with a solution: Sent wires from the front of the car through the LHS taillight wiring grommet, then out of a crack at the top of the taillights, only visible when you open the rear door. From there, up and around the rear door channel, exiting just below the center of the spoiler. No issues, except I had to cut the wires from the camera as neither the camera nor the RCA fittings wouldn't fit through the gap at the top of the rear door. This turned into a bit of a pain as there are three very thin wires I had to re-solder.

 

Amazingly the door still closed with two RCA fittings laying in the channel. I use slimline adhesive wire clips to keep the wiring firm and stationary in the channel. Haven't mounted the camera and it's just dangling at the top, but plan to use some special thick double-sided tape for now as this has worked well for me in the past. Not a single hole drilled and an acceptable outcome.

 

Double-sided tape: https://www.temu.com/goods.html?goods_id=601099523973105

Slimline wire clips: https://www.temu.com/goods.html?goods_id=601099527134751

 

I'll share some photos when it's all mounted.

 

Nice. Post photos

[Pepo1]

See link for photos

Wires and RCA fittings in the channel are currently wrapped in insulation tape. Probably change to a split loom in future to make it a bit prettier. 

https://www.playbook.com/terrano-reverse-cam

[R50JR]

On 8/18/2024 at 12:10 PM, Pepo1 said:

See link for photos

Wires and RCA fittings in the channel are currently wrapped in insulation tape. Probably change to a split loom in future to make it a bit prettier. 

https://www.playbook.com/terrano-reverse-cam

Can't see the photos. Site requires sign-in

[Pepo1]

On 8/24/2024 at 12:01 AM, R50JR said:

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Ah ok, forgot to share correctly. Try now. https://www.playbook.com/s/terrano-reverse-cam/SpyJ5NRjWNoazLnMjfWKavek

Edited August 25, 2024 by Pepo1