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Reversing a caravan or motorhome is one of the most stressful things you do on the road. The blind spots are enormous, and one bad manoeuvre in a busy campsite can ruin the entire trip.
But the right rear view camera system transforms reversing from something you dread into an easy, everyday task. This means you can park up on the tightest pitch and get on with enjoying yourself.
We’ve been specialists in caravan and motorhome tech since 1991, and in all that time one of the most common questions we hear from customers is this: what’s the best reversing camera for a caravan?
This guide answers that question properly, and explains why, for most owners, the best caravan reversing camera is a no-drill magnetic one. We’ll explain what to look for, why most camera solutions fall short, and why our Falcon Magnetic Rear View Camera System is one of the best options available on the market today.
Standard vehicle mirrors were not designed for towing. The moment you attach a caravan, you lose a significant portion of your rear visibility. Your caravan’s body blocks the view directly behind you. In fact, the law takes this seriously: GOV.UK’s towing rules require an adequate view of the road behind you and suitable towing mirrors if your caravan is wider than the rear of your car, with fines of up to £1,000 and 3 penalty points for getting it wrong.
Sure, the extended towing mirrors help, but they don’t solve the wide area behind your caravan that you cannot see. That blind spot is where accidents happen. A rear-view camera eliminates that blind spot.
You get a live, high-definition view of everything directly behind your caravan or motorhome, displayed clearly on a monitor within your sightline. Reversing becomes a visual exercise, not a guessing game, and your stress levels drop.
Beyond reversing, a quality camera system also doubles as a security tool, recording from the rear of your vehicle and giving you footage and peace of mind wherever you’re parked.
Most rear-view camera solutions for caravans need drilling: permanent fixtures that, once fitted, stay fitted. But that approach creates three real problems.
Warranty concerns. Drilling into your caravan or motorhome bodywork can affect your manufacturer’s warranty. The moment you penetrate the bodywork, you open questions about structural integrity and weather sealing that your warranty provider won’t be happy about.
Moisture damage. Permanently fitted rear-view cameras are exposed to everything the British weather throws at them: winter condensation, frost and prolonged damp. Over time, moisture gets into the camera housing, into the wiring, and into the connections. This is the primary reason permanently fitted cameras fail.
No flexibility. A permanently fitted system is fixed to one vehicle. If you change your caravan, the camera either stays with the old one, or you go through the whole installation process again.
No drilling. That’s the starting point for the Falcon Magnetic Rear View Camera, and already it separates itself from the majority of alternatives on the market.
The kit includes a metal mounting plate that fixes to the rear of your caravan or motorhome using the supplied adhesive. Apply it, allow 24 hours to cure, and the magnetic camera locks securely into position on the plate. That’s it.
When you’re not using it, the camera simply lifts away from the magnetic mount and goes back in the included protective carry case, away from winter frost and moisture, out of harm’s way.
Unlike permanently fitted cameras that sit exposed through the harsh British winter, the Falcon Magnetic Camera only faces the elements when you use it.
Let’s go through the full specification, because this kit is more complete than it first appears.
The camera features a powerful built-in lithium battery offering up to 10 hours of continuous operation. In daylight or direct sunlight, it extends up to 14 hours: more than enough for a full day on the road without needing to think about charging.
When it does need recharging, it’s straightforward. The included USB cable handles it, and the kit also comes with both a 12V to USB adapter and a mains to USB charging adapter, so you can charge from your vehicle or from a hookup point on site.
The camera delivers high-definition picture quality: a clear, detailed image that gives you visibility and confidence. And when the light drops, the built-in night vision keeps that clarity intact to keep you and your caravan safe.
The rear-view mirror monitor clips directly over your existing mirror. It powers via USB, and the included power cables handle the connection. For smaller vehicles, that setup works perfectly straight out of the box.
For larger motorhomes or vehicles where a bit more reach is needed, an optional 3.5m accessory cable is available separately from our camera accessories range, giving you the flexibility to route the cable cleanly across a larger cab without compromise.
And for the cleanest possible installation, our accessories also include a hardwiring kit that connects the monitor directly to your vehicle’s ignition, so it powers on automatically when the ignition turns on.
The Falcon Magnetic Camera is a full rear CCTV recording system. It functions similarly to a dashcam, but records from the rear of your vehicle rather than the front.
The system records continuously, stamping time and date onto every piece of footage. The included 32GB SD card stores approximately 32 hours of recording running in continuous loop mode, using 3 or 5-minute recording chapters. When the card fills up, the oldest footage is automatically overwritten, so you never have to manage storage.
If someone reverses into your caravan on a site and drives away, the camera records, timestamps and stores the evidence.
The Falcon Magnetic Camera System is available in both black and white finishes, so you can choose the option that best suits the exterior of your caravan or motorhome. A small detail, but the kind that matters when you’re putting something on the back of a vehicle you’re proud of.
This is a complete kit. You don’t need to buy anything extra to get up and running.
The Falcon Magnetic Rear View Camera System includes the magnetic camera, metal mounting plates, adhesive fixing glue, USB charging cables, monitor power cables, a 12V to USB adapter, a mains to USB charging adapter, a user manual, and a protective hard carry case to keep everything safe when not in use.
Almost anyone towing or driving a caravan, motorhome or campervan who values their warranty, their vehicle and their peace of mind. Especially if you don’t take to the idea of drilling a hole in your caravan.
The magnetic mounting system removes that concern entirely. There’s nothing permanent, nothing invasive, and nothing that touches your warranty.
It’s ideal if you use your caravan seasonally. The ability to remove the camera during winter months and store it safely is a genuine practical advantage that permanently fitted systems can’t match.
It’s perfect if you want more than just a reversing camera. The built-in CCTV recording functionality gives you a rear security system that runs automatically, without any additional costs.
And it works just as well for full-time motorhome users who want the option of the hardwired ignition connection, powering the monitor on automatically every time the engine starts, so rear visibility is always there in those awkward situations.
We know that for some customers, fitting anything new to their caravan or motorhome feels like a step too far. That’s why Falcon offers a professional installation service for our products.
If you’d like the system fitted for you, our team can handle the whole thing. On-site installation options are available, and you can find full details on our installation service page.
Rear visibility on a caravan keeps you and your motorhome safe, and the quality of your camera system affects how you operate your vehicle every time you’re on the road.
The Falcon Magnetic Rear View Camera System solves the problem properly: built-in CCTV recording with a 32GB SD card included, a monitor that clips over your existing mirror and powers up simply and cleanly, available in black or white, and a complete kit that gives you everything you need right out of the box.
The Magnetic Rear View Camera System turns you into a confident reverser, without any anxiety when you drive your motorhome.
Browse the Falcon Magnetic Rear View Camera System along with our full range of camera accessories, including the optional 3.5m extension cable and hardwiring kit for motorhomes and campervans.
Shop our caravan rear view cameras, or call us on 0800 622 474. We’re always happy to talk through which setup works best for your vehicle.
We offer a variety of solutions for installing your Falcon products for you on-site or remotely.
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