Audiovox ACA250 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System

by Audiovox

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 10 x 3 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001A1U55I
• Item model number: ACA250
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,743 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

AUDIOVOX ACA250 WIRELESS VEHICLE REAR OBSERVATION SYSTEM

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad at all., May 1, 2009

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This review is from: Audiovox ACA250 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System (Electronics)

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 it next to my rear view mirror. Ran the power wires to the fuse box and I was done. I do not get the flickering, but every now and then I can see someone else's camera from a house or security camera. I had this with the VR3 piece too. I am guessing if it was 5.8Mghz it would see other 5.8 stuff too ???

The camera had a much better viewing angle then the other and the night vision helps a lot too because the back up lights on my truck are useless. I can also see my hitch with no problem at all. There is a little static but not bad. We put one in a 4Runner and that one works great.

For the price I am happy with it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install, June 14, 2010

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Christopher P. Jones "Chris" (Albuquerque, NM, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox ACA250 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System (Electronics)

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.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap thin wiring wrong size for included parts, June 27, 2008

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D. Tonnessen (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox ACA250 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System (Electronics)

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 last a year so this one is definately going back.