Viewing bed cam while driving?

[BoilerTimmay]

Anyone with a 360 cam, can you confirm or deny the ability to monitor the bed/trailer while driving forward?

 

[Agashi25]

Anyone with a 360 cam, can you confirm or deny the ability to monitor the bed/trailer while driving forward?

On my test drive I was able to activate the cargo cam and see the box.

 

[mrtrav]

I really liked the Toyota system which had you throw the shifter into reverse to activate the rear camera while you were driving. I just about sh*t myself when the salesman said "watch this" while on the freeway and threw it in reverse going 60mph.

 

[daemonic3]

I really liked the Toyota system which had you throw the shifter into reverse to activate the rear camera while you were driving. I just about sh*t myself when the salesman said "watch this" while on the freeway and threw it in reverse going 60mph.

Gear? Shifted
Pants? Shidded

 

[Knickell]

I think I red somewhere on the forum that you can at slow speeds.

 

[Roger350]

I think I red somewhere on the forum that you can at slow speeds.

And I'm thinking I read or heard that any of the camera views will disappear after some set amount of time and default the screen back to the main infotainment screen unless you are in reverse perhaps?

But in a year or less someone will have a camera controller available that you can plug in that will allow you to keep any of the views on all the time, and/or put the mirror cams on the screen when you have a turn signal on, etc. They already have them for the Super Duty 5 camera 360 system and Sync 3, so the only development needed will be integrating it with Sync 4.

 

[GABAR]

Anyone with a 360 cam, can you confirm or deny the ability to monitor the bed/trailer while driving forward?

I believe that one can view the bed while moving but only for 15 seconds.

I watched a video on this feature in action.

 

[Knickell]

And I'm thinking I read or heard that any of the camera views will disappear after some set amount of time and default the screen back to the main infotainment screen unless you are in reverse perhaps?

But in a year or less someone will have a camera controller available that you can plug in that will allow you to keep any of the views on all the time, and/or put the mirror cams on the screen when you have a turn signal on, etc. They already have them for the Super Duty 5 camera 360 system and Sync 3, so the only development needed will be integrating it with Sync 4.

I can attest to this for the reverse camera. On my Explorer, the reverse camera will stay on as long as it’s in reverse, obviously. However there is a few seconds the camera will stay on while going forward before turning off. Not sure if it’s time, distance, or speed related...

 

[GABAR]

I can attest to this for the reverse camera. On my Explorer, the reverse camera will stay on as long as it’s in reverse, obviously. However there is a few seconds the camera will stay on while going forward before turning off. Not sure if it’s time, distance, or speed related...

Lol....... I think it’s Ford lawyers who determined how long it can stay on when moving forward.

If you think about it, it can be dangerous if it’s on too long when the vehicle is rolling down the highway at 55-70 MPH.

Kind of like people being distracted with their cell phone while driving.

Just my opinion.

 

[Knickell]

Lol....... I think it’s Ford lawyers who determined how long it can stay on when moving forward.

If you think about it, it can be dangerous if it’s on too long when the vehicle is rolling down the highway at 55-70 MPH.

Kind of like people being distracted with their cell phone while driving.

Just my opinion.

I would like the utility out of it staying on, but too many lawyers’ hands in the cookie ? jar was DEFINITELY the case...

 

[Wilsons66605]

I’ve had 2 trucks with 360. Those all had camera display (and outdoor lighting) shuts of if going over 5mph. It’s my understanding that the payload camera has been used on the 250 for a while.
My guess is that you will not be able to leave the light on either,

 

[Wilsons66605]

I’ve had 2 trucks with 360. Those all had camera display (and outdoor lighting) shuts of if going over 5mph. It’s my understanding that the payload camera has been used on the 250 for a while.
My guess is that you will not be able to leave the light on either,

I found this in the online manual for 2021 f150. Notice warning #3
360 DEGREE CAMERA PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: The 360 degree camera system still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with looking out of the windows, and checking the interior and exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of the camera system. WARNING: Use caution when turning camera features on or off when the transmission is not in park (P). Make sure your vehicle is not moving. WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

 

[Wilsons66605]

I’m learning to navigate the on-line manual and found this bit of info...

Rear View Camera
The rear view camera is on the tailgate. It provides a video image of the area behind your vehicle.
Front View Camera
The front view camera is in the grille. It provides a video image of the area in front of your vehicle.
Side View Camera
The side view camera is on the outside mirror. It provides a video image of the area on the sides of your vehicle to aid you when parking or when backing up a trailer.
Bed Camera
The bed camera is mounted within the high-mount stop lamp. It displays the contents of your truck bed. The camera contains a dynamic guideline to help locate the center of your vehicle. This view can be accessed while in drive (D) or reverse (R).
Auxiliary Camera
The auxiliary camera is a variant of the rear view camera and is accessed by pressing the AUX button on the display screen when moving in reverse (R) or in drive (D). It displays a rear view image from the back of a trailer while in reverse.

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