Audiovox ACA250 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System

 (16 customer reviews)

To start off with this product did what I expected.
I did call tech support and they explained that this is designed to transmit on an average of 15 feet; basically it is designed for cars and SUV's. Something about the FCC and the legal range. I have an F250 and I was worried about the last two reviews. It made sense that it would not work in a bus or trailer, it's not made for that.

Install was easy, the included Scotchloks worked fine. Yes the wire was a bit thin but they included the red ones for small wire, I just doubled up the camera power wires.

My kit included a long lead to power the monitor in case of interference and the Tech explained that in some areas there is more then other. I had a VR3 product before and they wanted $19.95 for the same lead. The camera is also metal, my VR3 camera cracked in a few months. They also included special anti theft screws so no-one can just take the camera.

The monitor has a swivel base so I mounted...Read more

Works just as advertised. Wires are thin, but double them up when using the vampire clamp. Also, connect the monitor power wire to the backup wire under the dash (the same one that runs to the backup wire in the tail) and your monitor will activate ONLY when you backup instead of staying on all the time. If your car/truck stays outside in the sun, be advised that the sticky pad for the monitor won't keep it on the dash. The mount for the monitor does come with pre-fab holes, however, and I mounted it (with 2 screws) very easily. Would highly recommend.

First off, let me say I never got this system to work.

The camera hookup is supposed to use the included a vampire taps to get power and ground off the reverse light without any soldering or wire cutting. Just one problem, the wiring on the camera is WAY to thin to work with the vampire tap included. Instead of piercing the shielding and making an electrical connection, it just pinches the insulation and never goes completely through. This is just poor design on Audiovox's part and shows they don't test their final products. It's a shame.

The TV and camera operate on 2.4Ghz. Never did get the camera to fire up, but the TV already picks up ALOT of flickers of static in my driveway and while driving around the neighborhood. I can imagine it would be very difficult to see what was going on with as much static as there is. 5.8Ghz would have been a much better solution.

I don't want to hack apart my truck's OEM wiring for an accessory that might not...Read more