adding 360 surround view, UVI (Trailer Camera) package to UVS (Surround/invisible Trailer) Upgrade 2020 Silverado RST

[Rally6.2RST]

Hey Mark. Yes my doors appeared to have coax camera harness but body harness was a dead end. So I ran a continuous wire from side view mirror to VPM.  If you need help, look me up on Facebook Jarett Logsdon.  We can try using  video messenger sometime and I can show you how I routed.  When you get it working post a picture on here, would love to see some more successful 360 projects.

[Mora84]

FYI check this out

 

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://catalog.echomaster.com/catalog/all-products/19421450&ved=2ahUKEwi3tfLs4rvxAhWJjp4KHfihDuAQo7QBegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw06DrqNjBIu3qt43IjiKBTf

[Chris Callanan]

On 6/28/2021 at 7:20 PM, Mora84 said:

FYI check this out

 

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://catalog.echomaster.com/catalog/all-products/19421450&ved=2ahUKEwi3tfLs4rvxAhWJjp4KHfihDuAQo7QBegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw06DrqNjBIu3qt43IjiKBTf

 

Has anybody tried this? Looks like you still couldn't get full surround view with this, even if you include the optional front camera. You'd still have gaps at the front corners I think...   Does the actual GM surround view have extra cameras up front?

[Rally6.2RST]

4 hours ago, Chris Callanan said:

 

Has anybody tried this? Looks like you still couldn't get full surround view with this, even if you include the optional front camera. You'd still have gaps at the front corners I think...   Does the actual GM surround view have extra cameras up front?

gm version of surround view in 2020 and 2021 has 1 front cam, 2 side mirror cams, 1 rear camera, 1 bed view cam, 2 trailer ports, I retrofitted my RST truck which had bed view package (only has bed view, rear cam and 2 trailer cams) to a 360 gm oem fully functional swapping module out and adding cams.

[Chris Callanan]

I guess I'm just wondering if I added the  echomaster version, which would give me rear camera, front camera, 2 side mirror cameras - is that going to give me surround view - I'd be missing the bedview/mirror cameras...  

 

[TheElementalCashew]

If anyone needs a VPM with more channels, I have one part number 84757718 that I'm not using. I tried to use it on my 2019 and WAMS couldn't get it to work. They said they can reprogram it for someone else though. 

Edited August 9, 2021 by TheElementalCashew

[Rluckie]

On 8/5/2021 at 5:48 AM, Rally6.2RST said:

gm version of surround view in 2020 and 2021 has 1 front cam, 2 side mirror cams, 1 rear camera, 1 bed view cam, 2 trailer ports, I retrofitted my RST truck which had bed view package (only has bed view, rear cam and 2 trailer cams) to a 360 gm oem fully functional swapping module out and adding cams.

Any idea is the EchoMaster Intellihaul 2.0 kit would add 360 view if bed view, rear cam and trailer cam was there from factory?

I currently have an LT with bed view, rear camera and trailering camera and want 360 surround view and from what I read I should be able to add and wonder if it would be easiest to do EchoMaster kit but EchoMaster doesn’t “advertise” that it would add 360 surround view. 

[MOD-MAN]

On 7/2/2020 at 8:10 AM, Rally6.2RST said:

I have a 2020 Silverado RST.  I have the UVI trailer camera package (bed view, rear camera and 2 trailer camera provisions).  I really liked look of my RST and I really liked UVS (surround view with trailer camera package. 

I now have the UVS setup.

Buy List

-2 side view mirrors with cameras ($350 each)

-1 front view camera ($70) 84400532

-1 camera I used for rear ($70) 23390514

-1 video processing module 84743036 ($250) got this from a junk yard probably be $700 from dealer

-1 rg316d 15ft fakra code z female wire (segemart website) ($25)

-1 rg316 12ft fakra code z female wire(segemart website) ($25)

-1 rg316 17ft fakra code z female wire(segemart website) ($25)

-3 Two position female fakra z connectors ebay ($10)

 

Chris White from White Audio and Media Services programmed the module for me.

Module is behind rear passenger seat.

 

 

 

On 7/2/2020 at 8:32 AM, Rally6.2RST said:

I have around $1500 in total with reprogram.  I can sell old mirrors and swapped rear cam to recoup some costs.  I did the work myself so no labor cost besides the reprogram.  It is a lot of money but it was fun to learn about and prevented some curb rash dollars.

Hello, just curious about the rear camera swap. Is this a different camera than is already in the tailgate. I have everything needed including cables but I originally thought this was the camera you used for the invisible trailer so now it has me curious as to why the rear camera has to be swapped out. Now that I have everything, I am starting on this now, will the system still function until I can get ahold of the other camera or will it mess up anything? Also, besides obviously disconnecting the battery, is there anything to be cautious about when powering up or testing for the first time?Thank you for any info you can provide.

[fngmoto]

On 8/9/2021 at 1:00 PM, TheElementalCashew said:

If anyone needs a VPM with more channels, I have one part number 84757718 that I'm not using. I tried to use it on my 2019 and WAMS couldn't get it to work. They said they can reprogram it for someone else though. 

do you still have this? will it work on a 21 sierra at4 

[TheElementalCashew]

1 hour ago, fngmoto said:

do you still have this? will it work on a 21 sierra at4 

I do still have it. I can’t confirm what it’ll work on, but I had matched that part number from a 2020 AT4. WAMS might be able to to confirm for you. 

[fngmoto]

On 10/4/2021 at 8:05 AM, TheElementalCashew said:

I do still have it. I can’t confirm what it’ll work on, but I had matched that part number from a 2020 AT4. WAMS might be able to to confirm for you. 

How much would you sell it for 

[TheElementalCashew]

8 minutes ago, fngmoto said:

How much would you sell it for 

Sent you a message. 

[fngmoto]

22 minutes ago, TheElementalCashew said:

Sent you a message. 

Got it thanks 

[fngmoto]

On 12/3/2020 at 10:33 AM, fdagen said:

I was able to complete this modification to my truck. It is amazing especially for trailering! Thank you Jarett and WAMS! Here are a couple of my lessons learned. This may be common knowledge to some, so be patient if I ramble or this seems too 101 level. I may also be restating some of what Jarett already mentioned. This is all Jaretts work that he was kind enough to share. I am just documenting.

 

1. Here is the part list I bought from segemart:

Fakra Z Water Blue Female Fakra Z Water Blue Female Cable Assemblies   - Cable Type: RG316D   - Length: 15   - Unit of Length: foot	FKR-FAKRA/Z-F/S-FAKRA/Z-F/S	1	$26.63	$26.63
Fakra Z Water Blue Female Fakra Z Water Blue Female Cable Assemblies   - Cable Type: RG316   - Length: 12   - Unit of Length: foot	FKR-FAKRA/Z-F/S-FAKRA/Z-F/S	1	$17.17	$17.17
Fakra Z Water Blue Female Fakra Z Water Blue Female Cable Assemblies   - Cable Type: RG316   - Length: 17   - Unit of Length: foot	FKR-FAKRA/Z-F/S-FAKRA/Z-F/S	1	$21.68	$21.68

 

• I would add a foot to each of these cables. It wasn't absolutely needed, but it would have been nice to have. I had to go back an optimize my cable routing to make things work. Also the D cable wasn't required. I ordered it, but on the wrong cable so didn't end up using it for its intended purpose (front camera) anyway. I used the 17 foot cable for the front grill camera, the 15 for the drivers side mirror and 12 for the passenger side mirror. 
• Plastic conduit and cloth tape to route the cables with.
• Upgraded mirrors - I went with the towing mirrors from an AT4.
• I ordered my 2 port fakraz connectors from rfconnectivity on Ebay and had to drill them out to make them work. Jarett ordered from the same place and his worked. Your mileage may vary. 
• I ordered the front camera 84400532 used on ebay. It worked great. I already owned the towing camera. It was included with my truck purchase. 
• I purchased my upgraded VPM module from a chevy equinox. So, it seems to be a universal part. WAMS did an amazing job of programming the module. Make sure to mention which type of mirrors you have. I had towing mirrors which changes the camera position vs the smaller mirrors.
• I went a little crazy cutting my front grill(Dremel) when installing the camera. Make sure you look an an existing grill / truck first(I didn't). You will see the top of the camera body is somewhat nested in the bumper(you dont need to cut much). The spot where the camera is mounted s clearly marked on our grill, even though we re not equipped with the option.  Also the angle of the camera is important. I tacked my camera in place with 3m plastic emblem epoxy, adjusted the angle, secured it with tape, then finalized the glueing. In the end, the vertical edge on the back of the camera seemed to be close to straight up and down. 
• I did a ton of research in how to route the wires through the firewall. There is a rubber grommet in the firewall behind the battery on the passenger side with a wire chase if your inclined. But, Jarett came up with a better way. If you follow the  engine bay along the top passenger side you will see there is a cloth material that separates the engine bay from the crook of the door. I routed the cable there in plastic conduit and cloth tape for the visible parts. You can bring it down the body and in a grommet below the door harness. There was a small 1/4 inch hole I was able to route the wires inside the car through, under the floor trim to the VPM module behind the seat. 
• Once you install the new mirrors, you have to remove the existing coax from the existing door harness where and insert the new cable end where the harness connects to the mirrors. On the front of the harness(where it plugs into the mirror)a white tabs needs to be pulled down at the bottom and there are two black tabs that have to be moved away from each other at the same time you pull the cable out the back of the harness. I did this with two small flathead eyeglass screwdrivers. Once its out. Run the new cable through the rubber boot and up into the door and plug it into the harness. Then out the door jam boot into the same grommet and route the previous cable took. I think Jarett showed pictures of this. I ran mine at the same time. So I only did this once.
• You have to remove the trim piece along the seat and the top trim piece by the door first(the pull straight up), then you can remove the footwell trim piece by pulling from front to back horizontally(2 clips). This is how I accessed the wire routing locations.
• I found videos on youtube for how to remove the back rest of the back seat and the door panels. It was easy. 
• Jarett was kind enough to give me the new cabling diagram. It basically goes like this on the new module:
  • Wire 1 Red Radio
  • Wire 1 Beige Backup Cam
  • Wire 1 Green Sideview Left
  • Wire 2 Green Cargo / Bed Cam
  • Wire 1 Brown Sideview Right
  • Wire 2 Brown Inside Trailer
  • Wire 1 Curry(Dark Red) Grille Cam
  • Wire 2 Curry Outside / Invis Trailer Cam
• The previous modules cables:
  • Wire 1 Red Radio
  • Wire 2 Red Backup Cam
  • Wire 1 Beige Inside Trailer
  • Wire 2 Beige Cargo
  • Wire Green Outside Trailer Cam
• The cables will plug into the module without the connectors in place, so check connectivity / functionality first before installing. The side cameras do not work unless the door is closed. The trailer cameras dont work unless the trailer is plugged in and recognized. 
• The new VPM module is bigger than the old one. I used the bolt close to the passenger wall for mounting. It was secured with that bolt, but I used  double sided tape to hold it in place on the other side I didn't remove any bolts, just in case I ever wanted to put it back. 

 

 

What was the year, make and model of your truck if you don’t mind me asking? Did you have the high mount bed camera?

[fngmoto]

On 12/6/2020 at 9:27 AM, Ben98gs said:

Thank you for the additional instructions.  I still hope to do this, but my truck does not have a VSP already, so wondering how much additional work that might be (as I am assuming some of the items already routed back behind the seat probably go straight to the radio in my truck).

Did you try it? I’m going to dive into this but I got the feeling it’s going to be a waste of time.