Rear View Safety Blog

Are you tiring of winter storms and looking forward to spring? Most of us are eager for warmer weather to arrive, but the disappearance of ice and snow might not leave the roads in perfect condition. Melting snow and early spring rains can make for challenging conditions on the road, and a greater population of drivers can necessitate extra care behind the wheel. Make sure your car gets to share in the joy of summer driving and protect your vehicle this spring with a backup camera system!

Late 2013 and early 2014 have brought many regions of the U.S. harsh winter conditions. It’s likely that many communities will still be recovering from the storms or even experiencing some lingering sleet and rain into the spring.  A backup camera system provides a crucial guide for any driver, covering for blind spots inherent in vehicle construction and safeguarding against collisions and damage. Parking, city driving, and highway driving are all made easier with the addition of the right technology. At Rear View Safety, experts in the field assess every customer’s unique situation, from commuting motorists to fleet operators with major companies. Our site hosts a wealth of relevant information as well as a full inventory of products for every driver demand. Visit us today at Rear View Safety to learn more.

Staying safe on the road means keeping up-to-date with the newest technology. For maximum performance and the highest possible security, drivers can invest in new, top-of-the-line backup camera systems. One of the latest arrivals in the Rear View Safety online catalog is the OEM G-Series Replacement Mirror Monitor, pictured here. This monitor is designed to fit in a space drivers are already accustomed to checking: the rear view mirror. While its surface is highly reflective and offers the same functionality as a traditional mirror, the monitor provides a clearer and more comprehensive picture of the vehicle’s surroundings. In addition, the monitor comes with adjustable grid lines, easily customized to any installation or vehicle, which assist drivers while backing up.

Intuitive controls power this advanced device, with touch screen functionality across the system. It’s easy to recommend a straightforward system like the G-Series model: it’s ideal for personal vehicles and corporate fleets featuring more compact cars and trucks. We’re consistently adding new and exciting options to our lineup of backup camera systems, with the newest technology arriving regularly in-store. We’re committed to equipping our customers with the best available models and can’t wait to introduce the G-Series to our many clients. Stop in to read more about this and other rear view camera solutions at Rear View Safety.

Backup camera systems are a smart choice for any vehicle, from a small sedan up to a charter bus, RV, or shipping truck. Any vehicle on the road can benefit from the blind spot coverage and additional awareness a well-designed camera setup can provide. Industry standard models are built to complement and protect a wide range of modern vehicles. With an expert staff on hand at all times, Rear View Safety, a trusted retailer of backup camera systems, can make recommendations for any driver’s situation. Better still, as the industry expands, manufacturers have started producing specialized cameras designed for specific vehicles.

Our inventory of specialty cameras includes options for some of the most popular makes and models on the road, including Toyota Corollas, Rav4s, Ford Expeditions, and Dodge Rams. These systems are built to integrate seamlessly into these common car models. They’re often the best choice for anyone who drives an eligible car or truck, and they’re perfect for companies that maintain fleets of similar vehicles. We employ a highly knowledgeable staff and host a Buyer’s Guide with a wealth of information about safety and technology. We’d be honored to help any of our readers take advantage of the cameras designed specifically for their vehicles. Visit us to learn more at Rear View Safety.

On the road, ambulances require the absolute highest standard of safety. Transporting injured individuals is a demanding process. On-road conditions that take drivers by surprise can threaten the condition of patients inside and create serious problems. Ambulance operators are among the best-trained drivers on the road, but everyone can use extra protection and added security. That’s where a rear view camera system can be absolutely essential. By helping drivers cover for blind spots, these cameras protect those inside as well as other drivers sharing the road with the ambulance. When an emergency vehicle appears on the road, other drivers will pull over and clear the way. This can lead to some intricate maneuvers, made much easier with an extra point of view.

A backup camera system with side cameras is often recommended for ambulances, fire engines, and other emergency vehicles. While these vehicles range in size and design, most have the typical blind spots toward the sides that most cars and trucks share. Side cameras can help to compensate. A weatherproof system is also advisable for ambulance installation, since first responders need reliable performance in any conditions. Finally, choosing a system with high impact ratings and shock resistance will ensure consistent results. Find out more from the experts at Rear View Safety.

A backup camera system is a smart choice for almost any vehicle on the road today. Personal cars can rely on a well-designed camera system to cover for blind spots and provide additional viewing angles to make any driving maneuver easier to perform. Commercial fleets derive even more benefits from camera systems, which make larger vehicles like trucks easier to handle for any company driver. Safety is the top concern for every driver, from individual operator up to corporate employee, and no better technology exists to promote safety on the road. While helpful, backup camera systems can require intricate installation. Some clients at Rear View Safety find it helpful to have a visual reference when installing their setups.

To help users understand how to optimize their camera placement and make the most out of their investment, we maintain a gallery of installation images. If you’re looking for tips and insight on how to set up your backup camera, consult the gallery and see how other users have installed their setups for maximum coverage and efficiency. The rest of our site also features helpful tips and descriptions to get you up to speed with the exciting technology of backup camera systems. Visit us today for all the details at Rear View Safety.

In this Product Highlight we will review the features of the Rear View Car Camera System With Mirror Monitor Display, Model #RVS-778618N.

This is one of Rear View Safety’s most popular car backup camera systems and is packed with tons of high-quality features that will improve the safety of your vehicle by giving the driver better information about their surroundings.

This unit features a color 4.3″ TFT-LCD mirror monitor that includes mirror image capability and distance grid lines. This monitor replaces your vehicle’s existing rear view mirror and can fit nearly any vehicle.

Other features include:

• 480 TVL resolution
• Waterproof IP68 rating
• 12V power supply
• Night-vision camera
• Small, compact size camera
• 0.5 Lux (night vision)
• Easy installation
• 10G Impact rating

While hybrid and smaller cars are becoming more popular due to ever-increasing gas prices, there is still a good chance many new drivers will face the challenge of operating a large SUV or truck. These vehicles can often make parents of new drivers feel a little better about their teenager driving it because the size of the vehicle will hopefully help protect them in an accident.

Two problems that face new drivers in large vehicles is the lack of visibility and inability to judge the size of the vehicle. When these two are combined, teenagers are often left in difficult situations that can easily cause damage to their own vehicle or people or property around them. Rear View Safety encourages teens and new drivers operating large vehicles to get a lot of practice in potentially difficult situations in a controlled environment. Practicing reversing, parking and other difficult maneuvers in an open area will help prevent more serious accidents later. Backup camera systems are another easy way to add visibility and extra safety to a vehicle for new drivers.

Before the weather turns to chilly, there is still plenty of time to make plans for a great fall camping trip! With the leaves changing, the cool and crisp mornings and ideal temperatures for hiking and being outdoors, this transitional season offers a great chance to escape the city life and enjoy an adventure in nature.

Camping with a family or group of friends often necessitates the use of a trailer that will hold all of your equipment and gear or filling up the back of an SUV or pickup truck with gear. Both of these cargo carrying options make backing up and reversing more difficult than normal and Rear View Safety has a few tips to make starting your camping adventures safer and easier!

• Practice with an empty trailer and someone to help guide you before loading it up on the day of the trip. Trailers require some practice and getting used to how they move in relation to your steering wheel is not intuitive.
• If you are unsure of how to navigate a difficult reversing situation, have someone help. Have a passenger get out and help direct your movements to remove some of the difficulty.
• Utilize a backup camera system to give yourself lots of visibility which is key to safely moving your vehicle.

If your business operates a fleet of vehicles, protecting their value and keeping them in working order is a large commitment of resources. Rear View Safety has helped numerous business protect their fleets and improve their safety with backup camera systems. Especially for businesses that operate large delivery vehicles, adding extra visibility will help keep your drivers safe and your vehicles from being damaged in accidents.

Rear View Safety offers solutions specifically for fleets as part of our Fleet Services Program. There are tons of great benefits to being part of this service program that will keep your fleet protected. Products in the Fleet Service Program are all warrantied for two years against any material defects for two years.

If you do have any issues with your cameras, this program offers an advanced placement warranty service. With advanced replacement, Rear View Safety will send you a replacement part, or parts, before you return the defective parts. This will avoid vehicles in your fleet having holes in them where the camera was installed and make for the quickest transition to a functioning camera system.

Finally, you will receive individualized attention from a designated account representative from our Fleet Services Program. This single point of contact will make getting the most out of this program easy! Find out more about our Fleet Service Program here! http://www.rearviewsafety.com/fleet/

Driving down an open road on a bright and crisp fall day, with the leaves full of orange and gold is an invigorating sensation and one of the best parts of fall driving. While the scenery is beautiful and the weather and comfortably cool temperature, Rear View Safety has a few tips to avoid the extra hazards to driving in the fall that drivers should be aware of.

With the cooler temperatures driving conditions such as fog, frost and fallen leaves can become problematic. Leaves on the roads can be a blast to drive though, but they can also hide road markers, traffic lines and road hazards such as potholes. Especially on unfamiliar roads, make sure to watch your speed and pay attention to the road to avoid any problems.

Unlike rear view camera systems that help increase your visibility, cold mornings in the fall will often produce fog and limit your driving visibility. When there is fog on the road, make sure to reduce your speed and increase the distance between you and the car ahead of you. Also, using your headlights’ low beams and fog lights will help your visibility in the dark while in fog.