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A solar reverse camera is the most practical solution for anyone who needs a reliable rear view on a caravan, horse float, trailer or motorhome without the cost and complexity of a wired installation. The rearview170 solar reverse camera takes this approach further than most, combining solar charging, a 170-degree wide-angle lens, wireless transmission and a 5-inch HD monitor into a system that installs in under 10 minutes without running a single wire through your vehicle.

Here is a complete look at what the rearview170 does, who it is designed for and whether it is the right fit for your setup.

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What Makes the rearview170 Different From Other Wireless Cameras

Most wireless reversing cameras still require a power connection at the camera end, either wired to the vehicle reverse light circuit or hardwired to a constant 12V supply. This means installation still involves running at least one wire, which is exactly the part most buyers want to avoid.

The rearview170 solar reverse camera eliminates this entirely. Four integrated monocrystalline solar panels charge the onboard 5200mAh lithium battery through everyday sunlight exposure. The white battery housing maximises solar absorption. A full charge lasts approximately three weeks, and the included USB charging cable handles top-up on extended overcast periods.

The result is a solar reverse camera that genuinely requires zero wiring. No power cable to the vehicle. No cable to the trailer. Nothing to route through trim or bodywork. Mount it, pair it with the monitor and you are done.

The 170-Degree Wide-Angle Lens

Most budget reversing cameras offer a viewing angle of 90 to 120 degrees. The rearview170 delivers 170 degrees, which is one of the widest angles available at this price point in Australia.

The practical difference is significant. A 120-degree camera shows you what is directly behind the vehicle. A 170-degree solar reverse camera shows you almost everything behind and to each side, including the edges of a wide caravan, the lane beside you when reversing at an angle, a child approaching from the side, or the full width of a narrow gateway you are trying to line up with.

The angle is also adjustable, so you can tilt the camera to focus close in for hitch alignment or pull the view wider for highway monitoring. This flexibility makes it genuinely useful across multiple scenarios rather than just for reversing.

Works While Driving Forward

This is a feature that distinguishes the rearview170 from most basic reversing cameras. Standard cameras only activate when reverse gear is selected. The rearview170 can be activated at any time using the monitor button or the switch on the cigarette lighter cord.

For caravan owners, this means a live view of traffic behind the van while driving at highway speeds, which is a genuine safety benefit on busy roads where the caravan blocks all rear visibility. For trailer users, it means monitoring the trailer and its load while moving. The built-in timeout function, adjustable from 2 minutes to 2 hours, protects the battery when using this forward-driving mode.

The 5-Inch HD Monitor

The included monitor is a 5-inch HD colour touch screen that mounts to your dash vent, suction-mounts to the windscreen or clips to your grille. It connects to the cigarette lighter socket for power. No additional wiring. The display is clear and bright enough for use in direct Australian sunlight.

The monitor receives a 2.4GHz digital wireless signal from the solar reverse camera with a standard range of 17 metres and open-field performance up to 100 metres. For a caravan, trailer or float, the camera and monitor are typically 5 to 12 metres apart, well within reliable operating range.

Installation: What Is Actually Involved

The rearview170 includes everything needed for installation in the box:

• HD 170-degree wireless camera unit with integrated solar panels
• 5-inch HD colour monitor
• Cigarette lighter power cable
• USB charging cable
• Suction cup windscreen mount
• Grille mount
• Stainless steel gutter bolts
• Double-sided adhesive tape
• Cable ties

The camera mounts to your number plate bracket, rear bar, gutter rail or any flat surface using the included hardware. The monitor mounts to your dash or windscreen. 

No trim removal. No wire routing. No auto electrician. The claimed 10-minute installation is accurate for most mounting configurations.

Who the rearview170 Is Built For

Caravan Owners

The most obvious fit. A caravan completely blocks rear visibility for the tow vehicle. The rearview170 solar reverse camera mounts directly to the caravan rear and transmits a live image to the dash monitor in the tow vehicle. Because it is solar powered, it works independently of the caravan's 12V system and moves to a new caravan or a different tow vehicle without any rewiring.

Horse Float and Trailer Users

Running a cable the full length of a horse float or stock trailer is expensive, time-consuming and the cable is vulnerable to damage. A solar reverse camera with no wiring required is the practical solution. The rearview170 mounts to the float rear and charges in parking. No connection to the tow vehicle required.

Motorhome and Campervan Owners

Many motorhomes and older campervans have poor rear visibility or factory cameras that have failed or become inadequate. The rearview170 mounts anywhere on the rear body, requires no connection to the vehicle electrical system and adds a 170-degree rear view in under 10 minutes.

Older Vehicles Without Factory Cameras

Vehicles manufactured before reverse cameras became standard have no built-in system. The rearview170 adds full solar reverse camera capability without any modification to the vehicle, no trim removal, no wiring and no voiding of any warranty.

Hire and Rental Fleet Operators

A solar reverse camera that moves between vehicles in minutes is ideal for hire and rental operators who want to provide rear view capability without committing to a permanent installation on every vehicle. One rearview170 unit can serve multiple trailers or vans in a fleet rotation.

IP67 Waterproofing and Australian Conditions

The camera housing is rated IP67 waterproof and constructed from polycarbonate, the same material used in automotive bumpers. IP67 means fully dust-tight and submersible to one metre. In practical terms, it handles rain, dust, road spray, pressure washing and the full range of Australian touring conditions without any protection concerns.

The Short Version

The rearview170 solar reverse camera is the most installation-friendly rear view solution available for Australian caravanners, trailer users and motorhome owners. No wiring. Solar powered. 170-degree wide-angle view. Works while driving forward. Installs in under 10 minutes and transfers between vehicles in seconds.

At $319 it is priced competitively against wired systems that require additional installation labour and lacks none of the key features that matter in everyday towing use.

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