side mount cameras

PowerLinx "Zone Defense" seems like a good system, but hard to find much info on how to buy it

 

I'm parked next to a t680 with side cameras that look to be factory installed. They are below the mirror on the cab between the door and the hood... Maybe 4 inches above the hood latches... I would take a picture but it is dark and I don't want to use the flash taking a picture of some one else's truck.

 

I've seen trucks using security cameras to cover 360. Won't be a huge power drain, you want to get an NVR system with IP cameras rather than a CCTV type system that uses a DVR. The cameras are connected to the NVR using Ethernet cable like a computer network and they also receive power over this same cable via PoE (Power over Ethernet).

The guts of the cameras should be able to handle the shock of being in a moving vehicle but I could see some cheapo cameras falling apart in the lens housing area if it's a really rough ride.

 

I almost got one of these, but didn't want outside mounted cameras. The company is based in TX. They do answer their phone and are happy to answer questions.

4 Camera 1080P Trucker Dash Cam - Includes 4 Cams (2 Outdoor Cams)

 

I bought a system like this at the Mid American Truck Show a little over a year ago. I own the truck and trailer and did the install myself. If you own the truck or plan to stay in it for a while it might work for you. It probably wouldn’t be good for someone who doesn’t stay in the same truck very long as it is not a plug and play. The price on Amazon is hard to beat.
Also if you keep the same trailer like I do, the camera on the rear gives me a much better view than my mirrors do when backing a loaded car hauler nearly 90ft in length loaded.

 

I have the HD version on my truck I bought from Dieselboss. An SSD drive allow me almost 5 days of recording of 3 cameras. It was not cheap but I'm happy with the system.