NAV-TV Intros New Ford Camera Interface

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Press Release (edited): CORAL SPRINGS, FL–Many consumers who own a 2017 and up Ford Super Duty truck with the factory Trailer Camera Tow package want to be able to use the truck’s embedded cameras for safety features that aren’t yet offered by Ford.

While Ford’s multiple cameras monitor towing and 360 surround viewing, the system lacks many features.  It creates a full system lockout after 6 miles per hour. There is no ability to check on a fifth wheel hookup while under way, and no option to activate side view cameras to see into side view blind spots via the turn signals.  There’s also no option to view the rear view camera except in reverse and there’s a default setting that resets the system to a 360° view instead of a last used camera memory.

In response to consumer requests, NAV-TV has released a line of “camera on demand” (COD) interfaces. The interfaces modify the  Ford’s Ultimate Trailer Camera Tow Package to improve safety features and enhance the driver’s view of the vehicle surroundings.

The COD-F50 is a 100% USA made, plug-and-play interface which requires no modification to the vehicle’s wiring and does not affect the vehicle warranty. Features of the COD-F50 include:

  • Side view camera activation via the factory turn signals
  • Forced rear view camera and CHMSL camera
  • Unlocks all cameras in any gear
  • Removes speed activated camera lockout
  • Adds a last camera and last position used memory feature.
  • Allows navigation destinations to be entered without stopping.

 

TThe COD-F50 interface is available in two options, the COD-F50 (NTV-KIT899) and COD-F53 (NTV-KIT910). The COD-F53 includes all the advanced features of the COD-F50 and adds three composite video inputs to the factory Sync 3 infotainment system display. Input 1 of the COD-F53 is designed to display the optional FLIR® PathFindIR™ II night vision camera with pedestrian and animal detection. The PathFindIR™ II PD/AD enables the driver to safely operate their vehicle in limited visibility situations, allowing the driver to see a minimum of 1500 feet in sheer darkness, through rain, dust, smoke, fog or snow.

Coupled with the optional NAV-TV FLIR® External Warning interface, the thermal camera image automatically displays on the factory Sync 3 screen when a threat is detected in the vehicles path. All three inputs of the COD-F53 can be engaged at will utilizing two of the factory Ford up-fitter switches. A video of the COD-F50 system may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9RWKQj-egY&t=56s.

For more information on NAV-TV call (866) 477-3336  (USA and Canada),  +1(561) 955-9770 (International), or email  [email protected]

 

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