Dualex should try converting a shipping container into a tiny house or just built from the bottom up with all the knowledge that he has obtained through all his builds. Really hoping to see a tiny house build in the next bazillion year into the future. :D
Hey if you haven't already done it you should put some tape or a rubber washer in your drill holes so it doesn't saw through the wire from the vibration while you drive. Great tutorial.
Cool idea... I would just make a few changes.. Move the side cameras to the side mirrors (just because that is usually where blind spot cameras are). Id also add a old laptop or a raspberry pi running Frigate NVR and a Google Coral TPU.. Frigate will record all your video streams or only when it sees motion. It can also be set up for alerts and if you really want to get into it face detection of common people.. One cool feature is you can set up zones and tell it to look for specific things like people or cars. All local and self contained. Id do two modes a drive mode that pings you when someone is along side you and a night mode that looks for motion by the van and alerts you. Im curious how the nigh vision is on the cameras?
Only noticed one thing missing. Vans flex a lot while driving, to avoid wear on the wires install a rubber grommet on drilled holes and then pass the wire through.
Pretty cool. I didn't see you use any rubber grommets or sillycone when you were passing wires through drilled holes in sheet metal. I've had some stereo installs that needed to be redone (well, just recabled) when sheet metal wore through the wire insulation where the cables passed through. It takes awhile, but vibration can do this bit by bit and you don't notice until signal gets bad. You can wrap the ID of your holes with foam rubber or neoprene (I cut up tiny strips from an old mousepad one time.). Anyhow, this was neat to see and I like your approach to power - keepin' it simple. Nice work and thanks for sharing it!
So I'm guilty of taking the filming aspect for granted. Your content is so awe inspiring, I completely disregard the filming, editing and final product. Wow man, you are a regular Jack of all trades, but you seem to master them all as well!!
Dualex! You are literally a Godsend. I been waiting to do a conversion on the ford transit connect and you are making videos on everything I wanted to do. I love how straight forward and details your videos are.
You are so impressive, there is nothing you can't do !! We sit here in Ottawa Canada watching your accomplishments and can't help but be amazed at your unique talents to tackle jobs most people could not do or think to do. Bravo.
15Amp fuses? I'd be shocked if the whole system used half of that. Plus your wiring is not capable of anywhere near that and so should something bad happen you will NOT blow the fuse before the wires catch fire. Try replacing those blue fuses with 1Amp black ones (the color dictates the rating). Otherwise, well done. Amazing job.
Great video my friend! I'm a bit of a security camera nerd around my house. I even have a LTE dashcam that is accessible on my phone, the trouble is that it only shows the front. It's only natural that I wanted to view more angles when "car camping" and this is EXACTLY what my plan was on using. Thanks for the post!
Hey, awesome video! Just wondering how you are actually recording footage with your security cameras. Are you loop recording onto an SD card using the 4way monitor or through your mirror? Thanks!
thanks for this information . love your video's, all very well made . . and am glad you don't have over powering blaring music in the back ground as you are talking . keep up the good work ! what you show helps and inspires many people.
This vid is interesting and educational again you nailed it Duel Ex. I always feel that again your deep insight on practical projects are wonderful gifts of your skills and knowledge. Thank you for sharing.
Hey brother, might wana invest in something called Heat Shrink Tubing for your AV connections. Electric tape will get the job done, but HST will last a lot longer and has zero chance of slipping off as it moulds to the shape of what it's covering.
I m very proud this what you made in the first history, I never think about it this one. I want to thank you for sharing this for our country's safety!
I always watch your videos as soon as they come out. I really enjoy them and find them entertaining and informative. I have no desire to do a conversion but I am impressed with all you do and have done. Thanks
Man I been watching you for a long time and to see the depth of how you keep growing and expanding new ideas on builds is mind blowing!! I own a construction company and just bought my first box truck all I know is when I retire the box truck Imma make a Wild build out of it! Definitely going to be looking back at your old builds during that process! Very motivating man!!! Thanks for the content 🙏🏼🙌🏼
I installed security cameras on my van two months ago and at first was looking into the old school way like you did it. At the end I end up with a more modern setup, with two ip spycams. Since I already have a non stop internet in the van for my work it just made more sense to have those because I can see what's happening around the van when I leave it perked. Other benefit of the ip cams is recording in the cloud and motion detection alarms. Knowing that I get message if anyone starts messing with the van and I can then see what is going on right away makes me feel a lot more safer when my leave my micro house.
if we can have opposite facing cams on the sides so you know who is approaching from front i will feel safer also if we can setup some kind of storage connected to cloud or something
Sooo , Where is the Electrical " Follow Up" Video ...? Also, I did Not See the Dual ( Male ) ends- connector for the Yellow camera Plug Wires.... Listed anywhere, but I'm Sure I can Track them Down... On Amazon.... People are Mentioning that the Side / White Cameras Show ( upside Down) on the Monitor...? What's the Resolve on That..? I Love the Whole Set up, But Probably Would Not be able to Purchase the Bluetti Power Box, I would Just Hook it up to an Auxillary Battery Bank. Stealth Van Safety is Priority One... With all of these Doped up, Desperate Crazies, Lurking Around , Trying to Burglarize Parked Vehicles, at all Hours of the Night... I feel an Emergency Switch to Light Up 4- Sides of the Van, would Help Immensely, also - a Panic Alarm or Loud Horn Sounding Off... Could Send the Intruder Running Away...!! BillinL.A. 10/15/22.
Nice 👍. I have been planning to do this same setup for a while ever since I saw cyclecruza do it on his Chevy bugout van about 2 years ago. He’s been running the setup for years. He has all his cams fed into a large tv on a swing out mount in the back of the van. Maybe I’ll be able to tackle that project this summer finally.
I'm glad I ran across this video. For several months I have been looking at camera systems to add to my van. I don't really care for most of the available options. Like you commented, most of them were bulky and were better suited for home use than on a van. Definitely not stealthy. This looks like it might work. Thanks for the tip!
I've been looking at those white cameras (PERFECT for a streamlined look) for my 92 G2500 Vandura hightop, security is next on my bucket list. However, the monitor you used does not have DVR functionality and it is difficult to find one that records and is compatible with those cameras. Any suggestions?
YES!! DUDE I WAS RACKING MY BRAIN THINKING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND YOU WENT AND DID THIS!! I was thinking of something quite similar but I wasn't sure how to execute it. Oh DAMN thanks dude for uploading, this is so helpful!
I've just brought a similar 12v cctv set up but I'm not too worried about the look of the cameras. Well, I am a little, the red IR lighting gives it away a little at night. Sometimes overt is better than covert, especially if you are losing camera sensor quality. Great build though!
Happy Easter Dualex! Thank you for your intuitive knowledge you share with us! I am now building my cargo trailer. I learn lots from you. Thank you XOX
Outstanding!!! Short, sweet & straight to the point … best video on do it yourself security camera installation. Educational and informative!!! Excellent job. Be safe and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
I have watched a lot of your builds, i'm impressed to say the least. It would be cool if you build a re movable 6x10 square drop (on a trailer) with a pop up top. That would be so cool.
He could by adding a network DVR and a Cell hotspot that stays with the vehicle or if parked near wifi but then a wifi router or repeater would be needed in addition to the DVR
You have some of the most helpful videos out here. I'm always excited to see what you're up to even though I don't comment very often. I know when you're finished with your van it's going to be not only functional but it'll be beautiful! Can't wait! 🤗
I’m looking for a low cost way to do this but record all four cameras too. There are home systems that can be used but require AC current and down the rabbit hole I go. Ultimately, I want to be able to remotely access the cameras (live and recorded playback) with my phone. I’ve got most of it figured out except for the 12-volt based video recorder. A dashcam is not the same thing.
Most regular security cams and DVR run on 12v. They tend to use a 2.5mm x 5.5mm barrel plug. There's barrel plugs M/F to screw terminal adapters on Amazon etc. Or one can use a power injector adapters and cat 5e cables.
Just wanted to highlight what you said from the Skillshare sponsor segment, paraphrased, 'Building comes easy to me, I taught myself'. I just think this is super key to any future aspiring content creators. Document or share what you can already do or what comes easy to you, then diversify and expand your skillset with progression in all abilities. Thanks for inspiring us DualEx.
Great video! You know, cargo van is an awesome base for a camper van! You aren't allowed to really do dark tints on windows. So, what the hell, have no windows to start with! LOL.
I don't see a link to the smart mirror. Can you provide one, or tell me who makes it? I see the list of products, but the smart mirror isn't among them. I've had several but I like the one you used.
I really enjoyed this video. I don't know anything about hooking up well, anything. You make me feel like I might be able to do a lil sum sum. Have a great weekend everybody.
Awesome video as always! This is a my wife and I are just at the point we are trying to figure out our camera situation and this looks like a great approach. Question: do these cameras have night vision?
Great thing with the cameras. I have thought about the same thing. I have seen 360 degree cameras and digital side view mirrors (if traditional side view mirrors taken off and cameras are put up instead the wind resistance is much lower) can these be used when the car is not in motion as to be security cameras for my sprinter van? So when i am inside parked and its evening i can switch on the screen and see if any intruder is lurking about.
