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Accele RVCLPMBS Universal backup camera — license-plate-mount

Item # 074VCLPMBS

Accele reengineered their best-selling cam to cover less of your car's license plate.

Accele reengineered their best-selling cam to cover less of your car's license plate.

Item # 074VCLPMBS

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C$111.99

About the Accele RVCLPMBS

Alexander H.

A fit for your license plate

Looking for a tidy backup cam solution? Accele reengineered their best-selling cam to cover less of your car's license plate — the RVCLPMBS backup camera features a low-profile bar-style housing that'll blend nicely for a factory look. Once you power the camera and run the included 22-foot video cable to the screen up front in your dash, you'll see a plentiful wide-angle view when you're backing up your vehicle. The CCD-based colour camera shows a clear image even under extreme low-light conditions.

A fit for your license plate

Looking for a tidy backup cam solution? Accele reengineered their best-selling cam to cover less of your car's license plate — the RVCLPMBS backup camera features a low-profile bar-style housing that'll blend nicely for a factory look. Once you power the camera and run the included 22-foot video cable to the screen up front in your dash, you'll see a plentiful wide-angle view when you're backing up your vehicle. The CCD-based colour camera shows a clear image even under extreme low-light conditions.

Installing this camera yourself? Here's what you should know.

What does it do? Unless otherwise noted, a backup camera is only intended for use backing up your vehicle. (If you require a front-view or constant rear-view camera, check for that capability.)

What tools and supplies will I need? A panel tool, a wire cutter/stripper, a soldering iron, and a rosin-core solder with heat shrink tubing are recommended, along with whatever tools are needed to remove the radio from the dash.  

How much wiring is required? Wiring instructions vary from camera to camera. Some cameras have power wiring that can only be connected near the radio. Others let you power the camera at compatible reverse lights. In all cases, the camera must be wired for power and ground, the camera's video output must be connected to the radio/monitor, and the radio/monitor must be connected to a reverse trigger in your vehicle. Some radio replacement interfaces supply a reverse trigger wire for the radio -- using that wire to power your camera will damage the interface.

Will the included video cable be long enough? You'll need to route the camera's video cable from its mounting location outside your vehicle into your vehicle's cabin and all the way to the screen in the dash. This often requires drilling a small hole in your vehicle or filing some metal and or plastic. You'll also need to estimate the length of cable needed to run from the camera to the dash, which will not be a straight shot. Each camera's cable length is listed.

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Product highlights:

  • license plate backup camera
  • compatible with any radio with an RCA video input (most aftermarket models, only a few factory)
  • 22-foot RCA video cable included
  • black cast metal case
  • mounts in top or bottom position
  • camera swivels for best vertical view
  • 0.1 Lux CCD-based camera sees clearly, even in low-light conditions
  • three-color grid parking lines
  • 170° wide viewing angle
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # RVCLPMBS

What's in the box:

  • Rearview camera w/ integrated license plate bracket (attached 2' cable)
  • 22' Composite video cable
  • 3' Power/ground cable
  • Instructions on packaging
  • Warranty sheet

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More details on the Accele RVCLPMBS

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Features & specs

Features and Specs
Camera Type Rear
Resolution 960p
Parking Guidelines Yes
Lux Rating 0.1 Lux (min)
Selectable Views N
Reversed Image Mirror
Horizontal Viewing Angle 170 degrees
Vertical Viewing Angle 170 degrees
Wireless No
Plug type Composite video
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Rearview Camera: The Accele RVCLPMS Rearview Camera is designed to provide you a clear wide-angle view from the rear of your vehicle. It can be used to assist you in backing up the vehicle, or to keep an eye on an item you are towing. It can be connected to a separate rear-view monitor or to many in-dash receivers with a composite video camera input.

Note: This camera is meant as a visual aid only; never solely rely on the camera. In addition to using the camera, always physically look to make sure everything is clear around your vehicle.

Compatibility: The Accele RVCLPMS rearview camera features a standard composite video output (RCA plug) which makes it compatible with virtually any mobile video monitor featuring a composite video camera input.

Color CCD: The RVCLPMS' rearview camera features a color CCD image sensor with a 960p resolution. The rearview camera offers a 170° vertical and horizontal viewing angle providing an excellent field of vision behind you in your vehicle. The rearview camera provides minimum illumination 0.1 lux.

Parking Guidelines: The camera features a three-color grid to assist you in backing into a parking space. The grid features green, yellow, and red lines to help you determine how close you are to an obstacle. You can cut the thin white wire loop to turn off this feature.

Mounting Bracket: The RVCLPMS attaches to your vehicle's existing license plate frame with its integrated metal mounting bracket (screws not included). The camera can be angled up or down after it is installed. Make sure the sticker (labeled "Up") on the back of rearview camera bracket is facing the correction direction for proper viewing image orientation (otherwise, the viewing image will be upside down).

Wiring: The rearview camera features an attached 2' power/signal cable which connects to the supplied 22' composite video cable and 3' power/ground cable. The composite video cable is then routed from outside of the vehicle through your vehicle's interior to your vehicle's display monitor or optional stand-alone monitor. The power (red) & ground (black) wires will need to be hardwired. Power can be obtained from your vehicle's reverse light circuit or from the reverse gear wire of your aftermarket stereo (if applicable). The ground will need to connected to your vehicle's metal chassis.

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10 questions already asked

Q
My current backup camera gets blinded by headlights when viewing the display image at night. Does this camera produce a clear image even with direct light from another cars headlights? If not, are there any that do?
brensen  Apr 04, 2023
1 answer
A
Greetings Brensen, and thank you for your question. Im thinking blinding headlights would be a problem for any cameras sensor. Unfortunately we are not going to test run all these cameras with a direct light as powerful as a headlight would be. On a side note, I have not had any reports back on this camera with the same issue you are having now.
hogan  Apr 04, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Is the housing black or chrome?
steven  Jun 30, 2021
4 answers
A
It is chrome.
bruce  Jun 30, 2021
A
Mine is chrome -- looks good, works great.
jerome  Jun 30, 2021
A
The housing is black but has a gloss metal appearance. I live in the northeast with salt on the roads in winter. The housing appearance has not weathered well for me. The camera still works fine after 3 years of use.
craig  Jun 30, 2021
A
Chrome
scott  Jun 30, 2021
Q
My camera doesnt rotate. Does it lock in place somehow? Whats the trick to getting it to rotate down so i can point it to make my hitch visible?
ahren  Feb 08, 2021
2 answers
A
There are two screws on the bottom of the mounting bar on each side of the camera. Loosen them and the camera will rotate. Tighten them when the camera is pointed correctly.
bruce  Feb 08, 2021
A
Mine would turn up and down.
walter  Feb 08, 2021
Q
My camera doesnt rotate. Does it lock in place somehow? Whats the trick to getting it to rotate down so i can point it to make my hitch visible?
ahren  Feb 08, 2021
2 answers
A
On Crutchfield's product page, there is a downloadable owners manual that shows that there are two small adjustment screws on the bottom, at either side of the camera assembly. Loosen them a turn, adjust the camera, then tighten them back to to lock in the desired positioning.
robert c.  Feb 09, 2021
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The two screws on the underside adjacent to the camera are the adjustment screws. Loosen them a bit and it should rotate freely. Yeah nice it's how you like, snug them back up and you're good to go
tracy  Feb 08, 2021
Q
Will this work Ford my touch ?
joseph  Dec 31, 2020
1 answer
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This camera works with aftermarket radios. It will not work with a Ford factory radio. We may have other cameras that can work with the stock radio. I recommend contacting an advisor by calling 1-800-324-9695 to discuss the specifics on your Ford vehicle to check for options
jason  Jan 20, 2021 (Staff)
Q
Does this unit display guide or scale lines? Are they colour coded?
ted  Sep 23, 2020
2 answers
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Yes
kenneth  Sep 24, 2020
A
Mine does display lines. Green, yellow and red.
james  Sep 24, 2020
Q
I there a way to hide wiring without cutting into the bumper?
markus  Aug 16, 2020
3 answers
A
Depends on your application. The good thing for my install is the wiring comes from the top of the camera. I was able to drop the wiring over the top of the bumper and you can only see a 1/2 inch of wiring!
jody  Sep 02, 2020
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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.
kristina  Sep 02, 2020 (Staff)
A
My bumper already had a hole for the wires but since it goes over your license plate you could maybe try hiding it behind the plate or running it through the screw hole for your plate. Sorry I couldn't be more of a help!!
madison  Sep 02, 2020
Q
Will this make a warning noise when you're about to hit something?
ryan a  Dec 13, 2019
2 answers
A
No it does not make any noises
madison  Dec 14, 2019
A
No it does not
james william  Dec 13, 2019
Q
Is this water-proof?
daphne  Nov 21, 2019
1 answer
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Yes, this is a sealed unit. I live in the NW where we get a lot of rain and it bas held up well.
scott  Nov 21, 2019
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