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      02-03-2023, 02:49 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by jajja View Post
I really don't think you need a relay to power a small backup camera, you can literally use the reverse wire on your taillights to do it. THe current draw on a small backup camera is like 300mA or less, so you do not need this relay approach, its overkill (electrically, i am a EE).. Just wire the camera to ground and the wire that controls your reverse light bulbs.. Problem solved...
I will give your suggestion a try and report back tomorrow. Hopefully it will give out a good 12v.

Muckman25, I will let you know tomorrow..
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