Also interested in this as my new Laredo will not have the back-up cam and I would like it since I added the bigger radio.

 

Ive contacted the company to email me a copy of the instructions.. Aside from taking the interior panels apart , it looks pretty straight forward.. Looks like ill be the guinea pig for his one. Its much better than having to buy the entire rear panel and repaint it.

 

Its much better than having to buy the entire rear panel and repaint it.

Just to let you know the panel can be swapped with your current one. It's held onto the rear brow with some tabs. Once popped off you can snap in your panel, no drilling, fully integrated, OEM rear brow backup camera with your panel cover and no repaint. However, it does look like you saved a little money going aftermarket. Let us know how the install goes! If you run into any issues just post them back up here. Many people have experience with either doing the install themselves or having the dealership do the install. Both methods of installation have led to some questions (steering wheel controls not working, backup camera flickers, etc..) but the community helped with solving many of the after install issues.

Good luck!

 

Just incase anyone is following this, I got the parts in next day.. Should be doing the install in the next few weeks
edit: I tried uploading a picture of the kit but I keep getting an error message...

 

Kit

 

This thread might be of some use :thumbsup:

http://www.**********.org/f155/2014...155/2014-altitude-back-up-camera-kit-mopar-item-82213884ab-installed-82261.html

"jeep garage" in place of * (no space)

 

Just picked up a 2015 Altitude as well with no backup camera. I've seen a couple solutions like the one from CRUX that doesn't require the dealer to activate the camera option but this is cheaper (parts anyhow). Keep us posted on your outcome. Other then popping some trim panels, mounting the camera and running the cable it doesn't look to bad. The radio comes out really easy from other posts I've read. Thanks for posting your findings...

 

Just picked up a 2015 Altitude as well with no backup camera.

I have a `15 Altitude, I thought the backup camera was part of the package?

 

So far so good.. took the better part of 2 days but was also taking my time.. Have It all hooked up besides the switched power near the radio.. Have to figure out what i can tap into.. Thinking about splicing into the cigarette lighter port.. Attached is how i have it wired.. Plan on going to the dealer this weekend..

 

Looks like its not centered but it is.. I measured about 5 times.. Ill get a better one in the sun

 

Looks like you have to have the dealer program it also to make it turn on and work in reverse?

 

Yes i still have to have the dealer program it.. I plan on doing that this friday.. The moment of truth..

 

can they also program front bumper cameras?

 

I believe so but sounds like you better option is the lock pick.. Look it up..

 

I was almost ready to get the lockpick. read over 1000 posts on it in another forum.

But I was curious about doing it so it worked like stock

 

Im not so sure if they came with forward facing cameras stock did they? If ot than i bet they cant program that on..

 

Well not to impressed with the parking lines so I'm gonna disable that.. Camera needs to be re adjusted, that was my error.. Overall the hardest part was finding a dealer to program it..

 

Heres the only picture ive takin

 

You can also add a backup camera in your rear view mirror, typically for cheaper than adding it into the dash. Depending on the size you want, they range from $300 to $700. I have one in both of my vehicles and find it much more natural to look in your mirror while backing up than at the dash. You can purchase them at mitocorp.com.

 

Just finished the CRUX install. Doesn't require dealer activation and unlocks the keyboard while moving for gps and texting. Camera is decent quality. Does require removing all the hatch interior trim and rear fascia. Wiring to the radio and removing the head unit is the easiest part. Hardest part was popping off the trim. Feels like you're going to break something. Less then $400 and looks factory.

 

Hi! Is it strictly necessary to power to switch on the radio side? You are already powering the camera on the hatchback side. Plus, the instructions you posted doesn't mention you need to power on both sides. Please let me know how you did it on your install!

 

AlphaOBD or AppCar software is $50 more or less plus a $50 OBD adapter and does much much more than the Tazer, for less than half its price. :smile2:.