High Definition 1080P AHD Number Plate Frame Reversing Camera Kit with 7" Heavy Duty Monitor | PM85F-HD
AHD High Definition Number Plate Frame Reversing Camera Kit with 7 inch Heavy Duty Monitor. Easy to install, simply insert your number plate in to the frame and re-secure. Extra wide 150 degree aspheric lens, high resolution image sensor and monitor display, choice of monitor mount and power options. Fast delivery, and lifetime support from the UK's favourite reversing camera specialists.
About our High Definition 1080P AHD Number Plate Frame Reversing Camera Kit with 7" Heavy Duty Monitor
AHD High Definition Number Plate Frame Reversing Camera Kit with 7 inch Heavy Duty Monitor. Easy to install, simply insert your number plate in to the frame and re-secure. Extra wide 150 degree aspheric lens, high resolution image sensor and monitor display, choice of monitor mount and power options. Fast delivery, and lifetime support from the UK's favourite reversing camera specialists. This reversing camera kit comes with the following advantages :
Bright and Clear 7" IPS Display - This vehicle monitor never fails to impress customers with its extra bright and clear display. The technology used is IPS - a display type that is popular amongst the gaming community for their monitors. The IPS panel fitted to this reversing camera display will provide you a bright, colourful and easy to see image.
Monitor Auto-Dims In the Dark - The monitor is installed with a light sensor, which will reduce the brightness of the display down as it gets darker inside the cabin. This means that the driver is less distracted with glare at night, or whilst driving through dark areas e.g. tunnels/underground car parks.
Works on 12V and 24V Vehicles - The monitor can work on both 12V vehicles e.g. Motorhomes and Vans, as well as 24V vehicles e.g. HGV, LGV, and Trucks. The monitor can take up to 32V and regulate the output to the cameras down to 12V.
Deep Removeable Sunshade - To reduce the glare of sunlight on to the display, the monitor is supplied with a deep sunshade. This can be added and removed according to your preference. Some people choose not to install this, especially if they are mounting high up on the ceiling.
Two Year Guarantee - We are very confident in the build quality of this monitor, which is why it comes with a two year guarantee. In the unlikely event any fault shows itself in this time, we will replace or repair. Even outside of this period of time, we are usually able to offer a low cost repair service to keep the system working in tip top condition. Something that is very rare in the throw away society of today.
Extra Wide Viewing Angle - This reverse camera is fitted with a very high quality 150 degrees field of view Aspheric Lens. Although this angle is very wide, the camera doesn't suffer from the "goldfish bowl effect" you might see on cheaper cameras.
Adjustable Camera Barrel Up + Down - Loosening the two front screws will allow you to adjust the camera barrel up/down. This makes it great if you want to use as a hitching up camera and require the tow bar to be in full view.
1080P AHD High Definition Image - Fitted with a top specification Galaxy Core 2053 1080P AHD image sensor, this camera will output a 1920*1080P high definition image.
High Dynamic Range Image - The high quality image sensor installed (the part that captures the image detail) is great at dealing with light and dark areas in the image at the same time.
Built In Camera Microphone and Monitor Speaker - This camera is fitted with a built in microphone. This means that you can listen to the external surroundings of the camera - ensure you use either channel 1 or 2, which are connected to the monitors built in speaker.
Brilliant Vivid Colours - In the day time this reversing camera will give you lovely, bright, vivid images. At night the camera will be in black and white night vision mode. A mechanical IR cut filter is used to improve day time colours, which flips out of the way at night time to allow the IR light to pass through to the sensor in night mode.
Night Time IR LED's - IR LED's are fitted to provide additional light for the camera's image sensor to view when the light levels drop. This light is not visible to the human eye, so don't worry about it blinding following traffic. The camera can use it to light up a dark area.
Camera is IP69K Waterproof - Designed to cope with the worst of weather, you can rest assured in the knowledge that this camera has an extremely low fault rate, leaking cameras are unheard of with this camera.
Easy to Install to Vehicle - The number plate reversing camera is incredibly easy to fix to the rear of a vehicle. See our video below, or download our number plate reversing camera PDF fitting guide.
Various Bracket Options (see tab) - The standard U Bracket can either be mounted down on to a flat piece of dashboard area, or you can invert the bracket and have it hanging from the ceiling. The monitor also has a rear channel that is designed to fit any of our range of stand style monitor brackets. Add one discounted bracket by using the drop down menu on this listing. For more details click on the monitor brackets tab.
Multiple Cable Length Options (see tab) - We produce our own bundles from our favourite factories. We combine the best monitor factories, with the best reversing camera factories, and then link it all up with pure copper extension cables from our favourite cable manufacturer. This means we are able to offer customisation such as different length extension cables, adaptors, and convenience features such as our 8mm disconnect points (to get cables through tight gaps/small holes). For more details click on the cable length options tab.
Multiple Power Options Including Lighter and Fuse Taps (see tab) - We want to make wiring your new reverse camera system in as simple as possible. To this end, we offer a few additional options for powering the system up. As the monitor powers the camera down the all-in-one screw locking cable, the power supply you provide the monitor will in turn supply the camera. We always provide the standard hardwiring (a simple red and black wire to connect), but you are also able to add fuse taps and lighter plugs that link to the DC socket on the monitor wiring. Our fuse taps are not your bog standard crimp on type, they were designed by us and have 200cm leads with a fuse tap on the red wire, and an earth terminal attached to the black wire. Hardwiring with no crimps/soldering. For more details click on the power options tab.
For more information including instructions, please click the tab for PDF instructions. If you would like any information/questions that may not be present, please contact us.
Cable Length Options
This drop down menu allows you to select the length of cable that goes between the camera and the monitor wiring harness. When choosing cable length, please be aware that there is between 2-3M length supplied with the monitor wiring, whilst the reversing camera has another approx. 0.5M. We use quality pure copper 4 pin screw locking connector cables to ensure a long lasting, stable picture.
What Length Should I select?
5M (16ft) - Ideal if you have a very small vehicle e.g. a car or compact van.
7.5M (24ft) - Recommended for large cars, 4x4, and some smaller vans.
10M (32ft) - Most popular length for standard sized vans.
12.5M (41ft) - Most popular length for Motorhomes and larger vans.
15M (49ft) - Ideal for large Motorhomes and HGV/LGV.
20M (65ft) - Fits very large vehicles e.g. HGV, Coaches, and LGV.
8mm Disconnect Link
We are able to offer a small disconnect 8mm point on our 10M/12.5M/15M cable lengths. This is located 100cm from the front side of the cable (next to the monitor). This means you can run the cable through tight gaps/cupboards/bulk heads with just a small 8mm hole/gap required, reconnecting the larger connector once you have your cable next to the monitors wiring harness.
2010+ Dometic/Waeco Cable Adaptors
We often see motorhomes pre-fitted with the 2010+ Dometic/Waeco cable. Most commonly this is seen on Baileys, Burstner, and Hymer motorhomes, although has been found on a wide assortment of others too. See the photo below for an image of what this type of cable looks like.
If you choose the option for the adaptors then you will receive an adaptor to place on both sides of your existing cable (we won't give you a long cable). Essentially this turns your existing pre-fitted cable in to one of our 4 pin cables. See photo below of the pair of adaptors you will receive.
Additional Monitor Bracket Options
To add a discounted price additional monitor bracket to your product bundle, please see the descriptions/photos below. We also have a YouTube video showing the various bracket options below.
ACC035 - "Butterfly" Bracket option
So called because the base looks like a pair of butterfly wings. Fitted with an adhesive pad on the base, peel the protective layer off and stick to your clean dashboard. Additional screws can be used if you feel it needs reinforcement. The square nut fits in to the channel of your monitor, whilst there is a screw to the rear of the bracket that will then screw in to the square washer until it locks the two together.
ACC041 Quick Release Bracket option
The quick release bracket is one of the most popular bracket options. The bracket has a removable mounting plate that attaches to the rear channel of the monitor. This plate can then slide in to the bracket that is mounted to the dashboard and locks. To release, simply pull back the thumb switch at the rear, then slide the monitor up and out. Our monitors have disconnect points around a foot away from the monitor to allow it to disconnect. A bracket that makes initial install a little quicker, as well as allowing more adjustability in positioning of the display. Adhesive pad base for sticking to clean dashboard with bendable feet.
ACC705B - Heavy Duty Rear Mount Bracket Option
The most sturdy of all of our rear mounted dash mounts, all metal design. Monitor slides on to the bracket, which has a rear adjustment rotational wheel to lock the monitor to the bracket. Self adhesive base, with bendable "feet" for curvy dashboards. You can add screws if required.
ACC038 - Suction Mount Bracket Option
Only designed for temporary mounting eg. moving a monitor from one vehicle to another. This bracket has strong suction, people are often shocked by how strong it is. We use these when we road test new monitors for temporary mounting. A ball joint allows for good adjustment to give the monitor the optimum viewing angle.
ACC20540 - "Banana" Ceiling Mount Swan Neck Bracket Option
The ceiling mount bracket is a very sturdy and adjustable bracket mount for the monitor in this kit. Two screws secure this to the ceiling or plastic trim of the vehicle. The other side attaches to the channel on the back of the monitor and secures with a twist of the locking wheel. Release the tension by turning the hand screw knob on the left to allow the ball joint to rotate clockwise and anticlockwise, or up/down/left/right. These have been a very popular option since they were introduced.
Power Connection Options
You have the option to add additional leads that plug in to a DC socket on the monitor wiring harness. You will always be supplied with the standard power wire, which gives you a red wire and a black wire to solder / crimp to a power supply.
On the drop down menus you will notice there are two options selectable. One to add a lighter plug, one for a fuse tap. Scroll down for details on each option.
Lighter Plug
Selecting this option adds an additional lighter plug lead - attaches to a socket on the end of the 300cm monitor wiring loom/harness. Some people order this option just to try out there new kit before hardwiring permanently.
Fuse Tap (Mini blade, Standard blade)
Selecting this option adds an additional easy-wire fuse tap lead with built in earth terminal connector.
We designed and had this product produced in 2023, and they have been very popular. We wanted to create something that meant our customers could hardwire a reversing camera system to their vehicle with ease and minimal tools. Fuse taps have already become popular for installing dash cams, so we wanted to make them more popular for reversing camera kits too.
Usually fuse taps have no earth terminal connector and require crimp tools to connect to your wiring - our easy wire fuse tap kits are different. They come supplied with 2M of twin wire (power + earth) attached. The wires can be pulled apart should you wish to earth to an area far from the fuse box.
Choose a fuse that's active when the ignition is on. Remove the original fuse and place it in the empty slot of the fuse tap. The correct rated fuse for the new camera system is supplied already installed in the correct slot. Install the fuse tap (with the two fuses fitted) in to the fuse box (where you removed the original fuse). Lastly, connect the earth terminal to a chassis bolt or screw (or add a new bolt/screw to secure it).
The mini blade is the most commonly seen fuse size on modern vehicles.
Standard blade used to be the most common fuse size installed, and is still commonly seen, even on very recent vehicles.
You can now choose to upgrade your kit to the latest AHD technology. This upgrades both camera, and monitor spec. Read more about the technology below.
What is the difference between traditional reversing cameras, and the latest AHD reversing cameras?
For many years reversing cameras have used a technology called CVBS (composite video baseband signal). This is the same technology that you will have seen in the past on devices such as DVD players. CVBS has limitations as to the resolution that it can transmit, typically this is around 480i.
For years, the world has come to see ever increasingly high-definition cameras get developed. Until recently we haven’t seen this trickle down to things like reversing cameras.
The reason for this delay is due to the problems in transmitting high-definition video across distances greater than a few meters. Digital video signal cables are limited to short distances without the use of repeaters. For example, HDMI cable has not long advanced to be able to handle around 15ft before signal degradation becomes an issue.
AHD is known as Analogue High Definition; it allows a High-Definition video signal to travel through a traditional analogue coax cable. This new technology solves the transmission distance limitations issue and allows the reversing camera world to finally experience a substantial increase in both definition and dynamic range.
With it being a new technology, how can I be assured I won’t experience any teething problems?
The truth is that AHD has been around for a number of years now, and it DID have teething problems. This is why we only brought in our range in early 2022, once we were convinced it was stable enough.
We did bring some small batches of AHD kits a few years earlier, selling them cheaply to assess how they performed in the real world. For the most part they worked well, but they weren’t perfect. The biggest problem was something the factories termed “flicker”. In 2021 we were informed that this had finally been solved, and all of our samples / road tests confirmed this.
So are all AHD cameras better than the traditional cameras?
The short answer is no.
As always, the answer is more complex than just comparing numbers. For example, you can get 720P/960P/1080P camera chipsets for just a few quid (£). The cheap camera chipset will give you a worse picture than a good quality traditional CVBS 480i camera, despite its “bigger numbers”.
The only real way we were able to decide on which image sensors we would stock in our new range, was to test them out in the real world with lots of samples.
If the monitors aren’t also 1080P, then what is the point in using a 1080P camera?
Resolution isn’t a massive problem when it comes to the smaller screens used in reversing camera monitors eg 7 inch. The 800x480 (384,000 pixels) digital hi resolution panels used on our standard premium systems have pixels so small it is hard to see them, even close up! The only time we hear people mention resolution as a problem, is when discussing the cheaper analogue LCD panels that have 480x234 pixels (112,320 pixels) displays - these you can easily see pixels.
Our AHD monitors are upgraded to 1024x600 pixels (614,400 pixels), which is a 60% increase compared to the digital LCD. They also use IPS panels instead of standard LCD, which allows for better colour replication.
During testing we notice that some of the best AHD camera image sensors are 1080P only, such as the Sony IMX307 sensor. When you compare this sensor to cheaper 720P/960P/1080P AHD sensors, you see a big difference in night-time picture, as well as when there are differences in light levels across the picture eg. bright headlamps in an unlit area, or shadowy areas on a bright day.
So although you won’t experience full 1080P, when it comes to screen sizes that are substantially smaller than your TV at home, and a lot closer to your eyes, it isn’t really noticeable. Plus you get the main benefits of high dynamic range, great colour, and great low light level performance.
So are there any drawbacks to AHD?
Not many, the main one is the delay in changing channel – this is around 2-3 seconds on average, compared to approx. 1 second with traditional CVBS signal systems.
The second is that the night mode kicks in more suddenly. With traditional CVBS cameras the transition between night and day is much slower. AHD goes black and white as soon as the light level reaches a certain Lux level. Most of our AHD cameras this happens at between 1 and 8 Lux depending on camera model. In night mode the camera image will be black and white, with no colour visible. This has advantages though, since the black and white image will be miles more detailed than a colour image with a lot of “noise” to the picture.
Lastly, AHD isn't recommended for trailers due to the fact that the more coils and links you add to the cabling, the more this will affect the very high frequency signal of the 1080P cameras.
Is there any point in selling the CVBS technology still?
Absolutely, CVBS reversing cameras will still be around for many years to come.
When it comes to car stereos, there are only a few models that can support AHD, the vast majority will only support CVBS.
When it comes to full systems, people will appreciate the cheaper cost, the quicker start up/changeover times, and still appreciate the good image quality that our premium CVBS sensors give.
Our summary
As you can see, things are never as simple as they first appear. All we can ask, is that you trust our judgement when it comes to image sensor choice/quality. Leave it to us to road test hundreds of variations, both day and night, before bringing the best to market (working with the factories to improve their product with our experience).
I hope this bit of knowledge has helped inform your product choice.
PDF Instructions
We aim to provide as much information as possible to assist with both the installation and use of our equipment (something we here is very rare nowadays). If you require any further assistance with any aspect of the fitment then please contact us. Also, if you feel anything could be added to our instructions or a sticker produced for the box to assist in guidance, please let us know. We get better with your assistance.
 Click preview image to download the PDF file | For all of our cabled reversing camera kits Our main 4 pin reversing camera kit instructions. We prefer 4 pin screw locking connector cables in our kits for numerous reasons (no canbus issues, stable voltage, ability for always on, reliability, and heavy duty connectors). This downloadable PDF file will give you all the advice you will need. Some of our cameras will come with extra specific guidance or manuals to help that specific install. |
 Click preview image to download the PDF file | Instructions for fitting our number plate reversing cameras Instructions on fitting and adjusting the two most popular number plate reversing cameras we stock. |
If you are ordering the Mini Bade or Standard Blade Fuse Tap power option, then please see the further instruction sheet below dealing with this time saving connection method.
 | Instructions for fitting Fuse Taps / Piggyback fuse holders for power supply Our guide on how to correctly install a piggyback fuse holder tap to power a reversing camera system from the fuse box. |
Technical Specification
Vehicle Monitor/Display
7” Diagonally Measured Colour IPS screen
Power supply: 12V/24V
Power Consumption: 7.5W Max
Digital Screen Resolution: 1024 x3(RGB)x600
3 Hybrid Inputs
PAL/NTSC/AUTO
Full function Remote Control
Camera
Image sensor: Galaxy Core 2053
Image Device: 1/2.9” CMOS
Frame Rate: 25fps
Effective Pixels: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Pixel pitch 2.8 μm x 2.8 μm
Scanning System: Progressive Scanning
Sync. System: Internal
Resolution: 1080P
Minimum Illumination: 0.1 Lux (day), 0 Lux (with IR)
Microphone: Yes
Video Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Gamma Consumption: 0.45
AGC: Auto
Dynamic Range: 81dB
White Balance: Auto
Electronic Shutter: 1/30(1/25)～1/50,000 Seconds
BLC: Auto
Current Consumption: Max. 130mA
Power Supply: DC 12 V
Connection: 4 PIN
Operating Temperature: -20°C~70°C, RH 95% MAX.
Lens: f=2.1mm / f =1.98 mm
Lens Angle: 150°
Mainland UK Shipping
We have three postage options to select from during checkout (on larger items eg kits there will be two options):
Royal Mail Tracked - Smaller / Lighter weight orders. This will be sent via Royal Mails Tracked Service. They will send emails/SMS to inform you of the tracking events. This option won't be shown for heavier weight orders.
DPD 2 Day. Small or large orders. This will be sent with DPD Local and should arrive within two working days (if you place the order before 12:30PM).
DPD Next Day. Small or large orders. This will be sent with DPD Local and should arrive the following working day (if you place the order before 12:30PM).
Highlands and Islands UK Shipping
We offer a 2-3 day service fulfilled with either Royal Mail Post, or Parcel Force. The prices charged are identical to mainland UK. Small orders will be sent via the post, larger orders via Parcel Force.
Outside of the UK Shipping
We shop around when selecting the best method for Europe (we avoid the cheap budget couriers due to parcels being lost). Southern Ireland is always sent via DPD. Other countries will usually be either Parcel Force, UPS, or Fedex. Please note that we require a phone number for international deliveries. Also if you are a company in Europe, a VAT number or EORI number will help speed up customs.
We remove the UK VAT (Tax) when any country other than the UK is selected in the shopping basket or checkout. From this point all prices on the site drop down to exclude VAT. If you are from the Channel Islands, please select Jersey / Guernsey from the country list in order to remove UK sales Tax.
60 day "Change of Mind" policy
We understand that for whatever reason you may need to return your purchase. We provide a 60 day opportunity for you to do just that. Simply give us an email or a phone call to let us know it is due back. You are responsible for the shipping back to us but you will receive a full refund including the original shipping we charged you for your order. We recommend getting a signed for or proof of postage when posting back to us.
All we ask is that you return the items in the condition they were sent in, with the packaging present. You are welcome to have temporarily tested the product and unravelled things, but if you have cut wires, soldered, glued, installed and used for a while then this wouldn't be suitable for returns under the change of mind policy.