@andrew_andrew__ Apr 12, 2022, 5:21 pm EDT | 5 min read RYosha/Shutterstock.comThere’s nothing like sitting in a friend’s car, watching them use the backup camera, and feeling a surge of jealously. Backup cameras increase driver awareness and make baking out of tight spaces a breeze—everyone can benefit from them. But you don’t need to feel jealous of anyone, because you can easily add a backup camera to your “old” car. Let me clarify something before we get into the weeds. People tend to use “backup camera” and “rearview camera” interchangeably, but they are two different products. A backup camera turns on when you’re backing up your vehicle, while a rear-view camera gives you a live feed (or recordings) of drivers behind you. Yes, You Can Add a Backup Camera to Your Car While backup cameras may seem like a modern luxury, they really aren’t that advanced. In fact, they’ve been around for decades. We’ve simply reached the point where LCD displays and small digital cameras are affordable enough to stick in every new car. Since backup cameras are so simple, you can install one in any car, truck, SUV, or RV. Aftermarket backup cameras are incredibly common, and universal options will work in just about any vehicle. Plus, brands like Pioneer and Kenwood sell add-on backup cameras for their head units, allowing for seamless upgrades. That said, you don’t even need a fancy head unit with a big screen—there are a ton of backup came… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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Can You Add a Backup Camera to an Older Car?
