Twin Lens Ford Transit Mk8 (2014+) Rear View Camera + Reversing Camera kit for Brake Light with a 7" Mirror Display - PM39BLCTW
Description
About the Twin Lens Ford Transit Mk8 2014+ brake light reversing / rear view camera kit with 7" mirror monitorWe have had the single-lens version of this camera for a number of years now, we were frequently told by customers that they would love an option to view behind whilst driving (like our twin-lens cameras), well after some development with one of the factories we use we are finally able to offer this fantastic solution. Two cameras in a tidy "factory look" housing, the old light is removed, then the new brake light camera is fitted. Run the cable to the monitor, supply power and that is it (we even do a lighter plug option to make it even easier if required.
What vehicle does this fit?Ford Transit 2014-Present Ford Transit Tailgate Version 2014-Present Please note :- if you have a small Transit custom with the split type brake light, then this won't fit (we do carry the split Transit Custom brake light on other listings). Mirror Monitor Mounting OptionsWe stock a number of different mounting options for the mirror monitor, depending on what you currently have fitted to your van. Kindly note that if you choose any mount other than the clip-over original mirror, and your van has a plastic trim cover that hides the metal mirror mount button, this will need to be removed and won't fit back on without modification. See the image below that was sent in by Rori of the 1-inch section he removed with a Dremel multitool so that it could fit back on. Clip over original mirror option (Default)This type of mirror monitor has spring loaded clips on the rear, instead of screw holes for our swan neck brackets to fit. Ideal if you have a van that already has an interior mirror fitted. This option requires no modification to any trim. ACCMB2 Option - Fit to OEM Ford windscreen button (Type 1 - Most Common)This is the most commonly seen windscreen button fitted to various Ford Transits, especially on vehicles without auto wipers/lights. Selecting this option will mean your monitor is changed to a type that accepts windscreen mount swan neck brackets, and the bracket below will be provided in the kit. *Kindly note that if you have a plastic trim cover that hides the metal button, this will need to be removed and likely won't fit back once the bracket is in position. Although we have been told that this isn't too much of an issue since the mirror monitor mostly hides this anyway. ACCMB2 + MP35 Option - Fit to OEM Ford windscreen button (Type 2 - Hex Shape Version typically vans with auto lights/wipers)This is the type we expect to see on Ford Transit vans that are fitted with either auto lights or auto windscreen wipers. A hexagonal shape, an OEM mirror would have mounted on with a quarter turn twist clockwise. This option includes our mounting plate 35 (MP35) which turns the hex shaped metal windscreen plate in to the Ford slide down plate for the ACCMB2 bracket to attach to. ACCMB2 + Button + Glue - Adds a new Ford windscreen button to vans without oneIf you have no metal windscreen button to attach our bracket to, then you can add your own. This option provides the Ford windscreen stalk, plus the Ford windscreen button, as well as the Loctite 319 glue. Please see our instructions on how to glue a mirror button to the windscreen. *Kindly note that if you have a plastic trim cover that hides the metal button, this will need to be removed and likely won't fit back once the bracket is in position. Although we have been told that this isn't too much of an issue since the mirror monitor mostly hides this anyway. Download our PDF fitting instructions for fitting the windscreen button with Loctite 319 mirror button adhesive. Choice of kit power options
Easy-Fit Wiring
Image Sensor for CamerasThis particular system uses the PC4089 1/3" Hi-Res CMOS image sensor (not to be confused with the older technology low res CMOS), this runs at 700TVL and gives a really crisp picture with a good colour replication. We use 4xglass composite lens instead of the cheaper 2xglass, 2xplastic lenses, which cloud/fade over time due to UV exposure. With our camera you can be assured of good performance and long term reliability. Monitor has Digital LCD Panel - Not Standard LCDOur monitor uses a Hi-Res digital panel LCD screen with an 800x480 pixel display. To complicate matters we have seen a difference in quality between 800x480 pixel panels. We only stock LCD panels that have the brightest backlights, and the best colour replication. This costs us approx. 50% more than we could buy the monitors for, however, the reliability, picture quality, our reputation in keeping our many return customers happy, means we are willing to pay the extra (you get what you pay for!). 2 Year GuaranteeWe supply with a 2 year Guarantee with us, meaning we will repair or replace any non-user damaged parts that are deemed faulty. Our failure rate is very low even beyond these two years, if you have a problem outside of 2 years we should still have compatible parts and possible repairs for reasonable amounts. Parts Tested in the UKThe parts of this kit will have been tested twice, once by the factory and once by us. We check all the items in the kit including all cables, trigger wires, IR leds and menu functions to reduce any chance of having a non working part. Our fault rate is extremely low, and we just like to ensure that we avoid any imperfection slipping past. This is why professional fitters love us. |
FAQ'S
Yes you can, the monitor powers the camera, this means you can choose to watch the camera at any point, you can drive with it "always on". In fact this particular kit includes our special twin view camera, which incorporates both a wide angle parking / reversing camera, as well as a narrower view always on driving / rear view camera.
Our easy wire fuse tap options are new for 2023. We designed a fuse tap that plugs in to a socket that is present on all of our monitor wiring harnesses. The other side has a "piggyback" fuse holder aka fuse tap. You identify a fuse in the fuse box that comes on/off with the ignition (see piggyback fuse holder / fuse tap instructions here - PDF download). The original fuse is placed in to the new fuse tap, plus there is a new fuse already present for the reverse camera kit. On the same wiring there is an earth terminal connector, simply attach this to a chassis bolt (usually near the fuse box, or add your own).
Yes, absolutely. You can also choose to hard wire it at a later point. Some people order the lighter plug option simply to try it out before they wire it in permanently.
Yes it does. The reversing camera (not the driving camera) outputs its own fixed guidelines (these can be turned off by snipping a small loop of wire that is next to the cameras connector). The monitor can also add guidelines itself, these will only be shown if you connect up the green reverse trigger wire on the monitor wiring. The advantage of using the monitors guideline function instead of the cameras is that you can adjust the position on the monitors guidelines (see the instructions tab for the downloadable PDF on how to do this).
There could be a number of reasons they may be cheaper than us, the most common are below :
- They may be Rejected Production Runs - This is more common on the marketplaces where there are a lot of non-UK businesses (although the stock is often in the UK). When one of the larger factories produces a camera they will age-test a batch to ensure that the quality is sufficiently high to be able to send to their big customers (like us). If a production run fails this test with a high enough number having issues, the whole batch is often sold off for "recycling" the components. Sadly, these get placed in a container setting sail to the UK and other destinations, and eventually listed on a marketplace at crazy low prices - lower than we can buy hundreds at a time for. Sometimes you are lucky, sometimes you are not, depending on how badly the batch failed.
- They likely Use Cheaper/Poorer Grade Components - With the cameras, there are different standards of image sensor, support chips, lenses and camera bodies. With the monitors, there are different grades of LCD panels, and main boards. For both camera and monitor, we prioritise quality; the results speak for themselves. We didn't earn our reputation by buying as cheap as we could; it's not what our customers want. Although at the same time we really do keep our prices as low as possible. The cheaper prices help us to sell more volume, which means we can bring the cameras in by ocean shipping, saving freight costs, which we pass to the consumer.
- Produced by a "Factory for the day" - We have seen some shocking quality cameras sent to us over the years by customers. There is a phenomenon in China where someone can rent factory space for a day or two in order to complete a production run. Often this is a factory employee that is trying to go it alone and start his own business. Sadly, they don't often have the best engineers, they usually buy the lowest price/quality components, have the lowest standard of production line worker, and they can't afford to reject a bad production run. These usually either end up on a Marketplace or sold directly from a Chinese website.
In short, trust us to find the best quality and support you for safety and peace of mind.
Detailed Images
Dimensions and Wiring Layout Images of Reversing and Rear View Camera Kit for Ford Transit 2014 onwards
Our guide to the menu system and monitor. Covers the adjustable guidelines that can be added when reverse gear is connected to the green trigger wire on monitor wiring harness.
Our guide to the menu system. Covers the adjustable guidelines that can be added when reverse gear is connected to the green trigger wire on monitor wiring harness.
Monitor7” Diagonally Measured Colour LCD screen Driving camera (upper camera) Sensor: 1/3 PC4089 CMOS Effective Pixels: 976(H) x 592(V) TV line: 700 TVL TV system: NTSC Lens: 2.6mm Min illumination: 0.1 LUX Waterproof: IP68 View angle: V 65 degrees, H 80 degrees D 105 degrees Camera lens adjustment: 20 degrees up and down Voltage: 12 volts Current consumption: 150mA Operating temperature: -20 to 70 degrees C Certificates: FCC, CE, E-mark, RoHS Connector: 4 pin aviation Reversing camera (lower camera) Sensor: 1/3 PC4089 CMOS Effective Pixels: 976(H) x 592(V) TV line: 700 TVL TV system: NTSC Lens: 1.9mm Min illumination: 0.0 LUX (IR LED on) IR LEDs: 8 pcs Night vision: 10m Waterproof: IP68 View angle: V 85 degrees, H 130 degrees D 160 degrees Camera lens adjustment: 20 degrees up and down Voltage: 12 volts Current consumption: 150mA Operating temperature: -20 to 70 degrees C Guideline: Optional (some have a trigger wire to select) Certificates: FCC, CE, E-mark, RoHS Connector: 4 pin aviation |