BC 40 Wireless Back-Up Camera for Select Garmin GPS

The camera is easy to install, works good as a backup camera, but I returned because it would be easy to steal, because of how it just clips into the holder.

I already have the Garmin DriveSmart 65 so this was a natural add on. A perfect solution would be aftermarket dash display and wired camera, but this is very good second choice. I was afraid that the radio signal would be poor, but it has worked out great. The picture is great, especially on the 6.5” screen. It was easy to install, just mount it behind the license plate. I will say the 1996 Jeep Cherokee and 2009 Camry are little on the tight side with the plate recess, but it mounted well. I would have liked to mount it above the plate, but the mount allows you to put it above the top or or front of the top of the license plate. I deducted a star because the GPS doesn’t always connect. I realize it's the vagaries of radio connection, but every once in a while, and it always seems like when you really need it to in a strange place, it decides that it won't connect. The “wait” indicator just spins until it declares it can’t connect, check batteries, etc. The next time I turn the car on (where power on default is to connect to camera), it always works just fine. It is not enough of a problem that I regret buying it. I have had it 5 months and changed the batteries once. It is on it’s second set of batteries now (and driving much less due to COVID-19.) It works well and I’m glad I bought it.

The quality of the camera picture is great, even at night but it does have its shortcomings. My install is in a cargo van and it doesn't automatically come on when backing up which isn't a problem because you just touch the camera icon on the screen and it tries to pop up. Most of the time the video feed isn't instant so you either wait until it loads or start backing without it. Since it is using a wireless connection there is a little bit of a lag in the video so go slow when backing up to a pole or something so the video can keep up. No regrets on my purchase, it does what I need it to do and was easy to hookup. No wires..

I was planning on installing the BC-30, but it would have been difficult on a Tahoe because the reverse light are so far from the license plate and access is not easy. So I bought the BC-40 and it works fine. The camera can see in the dark well with only the reverse lights for illumination. Really handy when backing up in unfamiliar parking lots and avoiding trees in fields.

It’s user friendly if you know what Garmin gps to paired with, easy to set up . My only complaint is, I have to take it out every time I park it because even an 8 year old boy can take it from the base in your car license plate, and bye bye your $100 plus dollars. I will figure out someday what I will make to secure it that at least somebody who wants to take it will need a screwdriver or a pliers to remove it from my plate number.