Backup Cam
Adding a backup camera wasn't a cosmetic upgrade, but it wasn't a performance one either. But because Blue is being built to tow we decided to add the AmeriCam K1.
The AmeriCam unit retails at around $300 in dealerships including fitting, but this looked like a do-it-yourself project so on a Saturday afternoon we tackled the job ourselves.
The camera is designed to automatically activate when you put the truck in reverse, yet we weren't crazy about the idea of mounting the monitor on our dash. After all, the majority of the time it's not going to be on, so we really wanted to figure out a way to hide it, while still keeping it fully accessible.
That's when we got the idea to mount the 3.5-inch LCD screen inside the console on the ceiling. This makes it easier to see because it would be closer to the driver, plus being that close to the ceiling it would be easier to view during the daytime as well.
The install was simple and having a wide-angle, full color view is great, especially when hitching up the trailer.