I want to install a backup camera on the 2013 and use it with my navigation screen. Not interested in a mirror type screen. Does anyone have a suggestion for make/model?

I've been looking at a Soundstream with backup sensors built-in, but don't know if it's compatible with the nav system.

Al

 

I changed out my stereo head unit and put in a Kenwood DNX6990HD with Navigation, Bluetooth, HD Radio - I bought the optional rear camera and it works great. My car was a 1LT so I didn't mind getting rid of the stock stereo.

 

I looked into back up cameras that will work with factory nav- nobody makes them any more. And the ones that they did have years ago were sub par. I wanted to keep my factory nav and head unit, but after looking at the new head units I have decided I will just wait and save up to buy a good one. They are far better than the stock factory nav, with updated technology that can do pretty cool stuff.

I am going to be getting the AVIC 8100NEX... Someday... Ha ha

 

I did exactly the same thing with the same head unit. My backup camera is a cheapie ... I think something like $50 from Dennis ... and it works great. No need to spend a lot of money on one. It's as good as the OEMs on my other two cars (a Caddy ATS and a Subaru Forester).

 

Don't know anyone that has done it but there is an option for using the factory nav screen. WWW. NavTool.com. has an adapter.

 

This is the one I purchase for my 2011 GS. Waiting for it to arrive from china.
under $ 50 on ebay....

 

Made by esky.inc..

 

Going to place the monitor on the dash where it will look like a airfresher.

 

 

A few pics

 

I was in the same predictament some time ago. I have the OEM Nav, and didn't want to change it out with an after market unit, just to get a Back up screen.
Since one of the hinges was broken on my driver vanity mirror, I bought a 4.3" monitor and used the vanity cover to make a template for the monitor to fit into it. What I like about, it's a stealth monitor, not seen unless one flips down the sunvisor.

Here is how it turned out.



installed in car

 

[QUOTE=LV2TOUR;1591154496]I was in the same predictament some time ago. I have the OEM Nav, and didn't want to change it out with an after market unit, just to get a Back up screen.
Since one of the hinges was broken on my driver vanity mirror, I bought a 4.3" monitor and used the vanity cover to make a template for the monitor to fit into it. What I like about, it's a stealth monitor, not seen unless one flips down the sunvisor.

IF THERE'S NOTHING THAT WILL TIE INTO MY NAV UNIT, THIS SEEMS LIKE A GREAT IDEA. VERY CRAFTY!!
THANKS FOR THE INFO.

AL

 

[QUOTE=Uncle Ralphy;1591154588]Al,

The Nav Tool was not available 3 or 4 years ago when I did this. The Nav Tool is $400.00 as well, so at that price, I may of opted with an aftermarket stereo/Nav unit for a few extra $$.
I'm happy with my monitor location. I actually have my camera mounted in the front,on top of the center air dam deflector and use it as a front parking camera, not as a back up camera.
I seldom use the camera/monitor to park anymore, because over time, I have learned how far I can go before hitting a curb. Having the camera, and lot's of practice, I have finally figured out how far I can go.
I think that over the hibernation period, I may just swap the camera to a rear back up camera, and use the same monitor.
There was a little thinking out of the box when I decided to mount the monitor in the sunvisor. I took my time and made a PDF of it with pictures.
If you ever want to attempt it, I can certainly forward you the PDF file.

 

I looked into the NavTool option. It requires internal modification of the factory nav unit. It also requires the factory nav unit to be mailed to them for the modification. $400 + shipping your nav unit to them, and in the end you still have an outdated nav system.