Phillips Industries is offering three new aftermarket installation kits for the Phillips Rear-Vu Camera, a universally compatible backup camera system designed for truck trailers. 

The Rear-Vu system delivers 170-degree video from the back of the trailer to the driver in real time, providing critical visibility to the driver, particularly in busy yards, at loading docks, and in urban environments. 

The Rear-Vu also doubles as a rearview mirror while driving, allowing drivers to see when other vehicles are overtaking or undertaking them.

Event Data Recorder capabilities allow fleets to replay video from any impact event affecting the truck or trailer. The downloadable 15-second video provides a playback of the incident from 7.5 seconds before to 7.5 seconds after. 

Drivers access real-time video from the Rear-Vu Camera through the free Rear-Vu app. 

Phillips’ latest Rear-Vu firmware release includes auto-light sensitivity, a machine learning-powered enhancement that optimizes image quality in low-light conditions. This upgrade significantly improves visibility during night operations, offering drivers a clearer, more reliable view behind the trailer when lighting is limited.

Rear-Vu Trailer Side Mount Antenna Kit

For retrofit on fleets operating box trucks or standard dry vans pulled by day cabs. 

This kit includes Rear-Vu with a mounting bracket, directional antenna, and a side-mount installation hardware kit. 

The average installation time for the side mount kit is 15-20 minutes.

Rear-Vu Trailer Nose Mount Antenna Kit

For retrofit on fleets running sleeper cabs and/or operating reefers or specialty trailers. 

This kit is easy to install in the trailer roof seam using the specially designed (and included) retaining clips. The placement minimizes signal interference by placing the antenna away from obstacles that impede the camera’s Wi-Fi signal. 

It includes Rear-Vu with a mounting bracket, nose antenna, extended cable, and an installation kit. 

The average installation time is 30-50 minutes, depending on available shop equipment.

Rear-Vu Truck Mount Kit

For mounting on the back of cab, which allows for simplified alignment of the truck/trailer during coupling maneuvers and help prevent trailer nose damage from fifth-wheel impact. It is also helpful for rear visibility while deadheading. 

The kit includes Rear-Vu with back-of-cab mounting bracket, an omnidirectional antenna, and an installation hardware kit. The average installation time is 15-20 minutes.

More About Phillips Rear-Vu Installation

Phillips’ trailer OEM-specific installation kits can be developed for trailers, chassis, and other applications to facilitate the individual OEM’s manufacturing process.

Service/Replacement kits have also been developed for unique installation requirements and/or service needs.

All Phillips Rear-Vu installation kits carry a one-year warranty, weigh less than one pound, and can operate from minus 40 degrees to 158 degrees.

Other specifications include 9-36 VDC input voltage, ingress protection IP67/IP69K, compliance with FCC, IC, and NOM; light output meets FMVSS108 requirements for marker lights.