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#21 ·
I had the Crux Rvcch-75c installed on my 2014 Durango SXT with the 5" radio in October 2014. I purchased the Crux from Crutchfield. The Crux only has a one year warranty. I am now out of the warranty period and my camera is malfunctioning. When I put my Durango in reverse I get a blue screen instead of my backup image. The installer told me to contact Crux. I contacted Crux through email but they were unable to offer me any troubleshooting solutions. Is it possible that I have a blown fuse, need a new wiring harness, new camera, grounding problem? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
#24 ·
jack0910 said:
If you get the crux camera interface it comes with a harness that goes directly into the radio and the factory harness plugs into the crux harness. I can take pics tomorrow if you want to see. I installed the crux interface camera on my 14 SXT and did not have to make a trip to the dealer, as soon as it was plugged in it worked. I even started with the 5.0 screen and upgraded to the 8.4an and it's worked on both head units. Let me know if you have any other questions
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Jack, I recently installed the RVCH75C on my 14 durango.... I get a blue screen more often then not... worked great for about a week. Wondering if maybe my dip switches are set incorrectly. Do you have a photo of how yours are set?
 
#25 ·
Netmaster said:
The PAC BCI-CH41 does not require a trip to the dealer and comes with a harness that allows you to plug in an aftermarket reverse camera to the back of the radio.

The BCI-CH41 also has quite a few other features you may like. I would recommend reading the BCI's instructions to see what it can do.

I'm an engineer at PAC and made this part. A lot of the features just come from me personally owing a 2014 Durango Limited, and now a 15 Citadel.
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jack0910 said:
If you get the crux camera interface it comes with a harness that goes directly into the radio and the factory harness plugs into the crux harness. I can take pics tomorrow if you want to see. I installed the crux interface camera on my 14 SXT and did not have to make a trip to the dealer, as soon as it was plugged in it worked. I even started with the 5.0 screen and upgraded to the 8.4an and it's worked on both head units. Let me know if you have any other questions
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So I was looking a this thread and another one here http://www.dodgedurango.net/forums/durango-discussions-2014/19726-2015-durango-backup-camera-3.html

I have the UConnect5.0 and was wondering if it would be better to just get the entire Crux System Crux RVCCH-75CC Backup Camera System Crux RVCCH-75CC Backup Camera System Add a rear-view camera to your factory radio in 2014-up Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles at Crutchfield.com

OR the PAC BCI-CH41 Pac-Audio.com Product Details | iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future AND a Crux Camera like this Crux CCH-01G Rear-view camera for select 2014-up Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles at Crutchfield.com

Either way, wouldn't I be accomplishing the same thing. Camera and Housing and Interface Harness that Plug and Plays with the Factory Radio?
 
#26 ·
I am looking at the PAC BCI-CH41 as well. A couple of issues I would like to clear up if anyone has installed this unit:

1) The tech notes say that 1 amp of power is provided by the unit for a rear camera then immediately says a relay is required. It doesn't say "required if draw exceeds 1 amp". I can't imagine a backup camera would use more than one amp, so I don't know if a relay is really required or not.

2) is the firmware upgradable? I want the features of v2 firmware, but I have no idea what version I am getting if I order online. I believe it would have been smarter to change the product number to avoid this confusion.

Also would love a camera recommendation that is tested with this and reliable if others have installed. Any feedback is appreciated.
 
#27 ·
I installed this setup in my 15 D. The power is supplied by the head unit, you use the blue wire in the pac wire harness and conect it to the camera video wiring. Also the V2 is designed for the ram trucks and the new dodge van. Go to the PAC website for any info I didn't give. The site also has contact info to ask specific questions.

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#28 ·
Just an update for anyone that is still looking at this...

I installed the PAC BCI-CH41 and the Crux CCH-01G in my Durango last weekend. The trim on the rear lift gate was the worst part of it for me. I ordered some extra plastic retainer clips to go back out and put new ones on as several don't seem to be holding well.

I followed the camera instructions: I taped off the red wire coming out of the camera. I extended the black wire coming out of the camera and grounded it to the metal ground under the driver's side trim panel (very back of the truck right above the fuel door release) and only ran the one video wire up to the head unit. For the video wire, I ran this along the factory wiring from the tailgate, as in the post above, I continued it along the factory wiring which ran right next to the 2nd row driver side seat belt anchor point and then across the door jamb. Once next to the driver seat, I ran it over to the console under the carpet. I did not have to extend anything. I had an extra foot once up behind the radio. I attached the red power wire coming out of the S-Video plug to the power wire on the PAC unit and the screen came on, but did not show the camera. Only a white screen. I did not know what wasn't working at the time, but decided it wasn't getting enough juice.

So... I tapped into the accessory cig lighter plug in the center console and ran that wire up to the same area behind the radio. I attached that to the small red wire coming out of the S-Video plug and... I got camera feed. Everything looked good. I did not want the camera to remain powered at all times ACC was on, so I went to AutoZone and picked up a $5 relay and wired it in. Point being: PAC unit did not supply enough juice for the Crux camera.

I am very happy with this combo. I added the remote start at the same time and everything is working well.
 
#30 ·
I installed a 3rd party backup camera in my 2015 Durango SXT. I paid the dealer to enable the Uconnect 5.0 as a factory installed camera. Everything works good except while adding the camera wires to the Uconnect connector, the connector must have touch ground and blew a fuse as the display does not fire up. I checked all the fuses on the engine compartment and non were blown, but there is still no power to the red 12v feed wire to the Uconnect display. If I back feed the 12v supply from the lighter receptacle, the unit fires up and the the radio starts playing and the camera works when put in reverse. I have scoured the internet for a wire diagram or for an answer to no avail. There was on thread that suggested that there was a hidden 20amp fuse under or near the passenger seat that powers the Uconnect display, but I can't find anything besides the battery case. Does anyone know of another place where a fuse would be for this? All other lights and controls work, it's just the Uconnect display power that is not there. I looked at Tech Authority, but I'm afraid that they will not have the wiring diagram based on the drop down list in my trail look and I don't want to pay and then find out there is no power diagram. Any help would be appreciated.

Carl,
 
#31 ·
Looking for a little help. Is there a trick to removing the tailgate panels? I feel like I am going to break something when I am using the plastic tools to pry them off. Do you need to pry at a certain spot or something? I really don't want to have to replace that back panel if I don't have to :p
 
#34 ·
jack0910 said:
Here are the pics with some sort of step by step. First you have to remove the trim panels and all wires were run from the rear to the front on the drivers side so connections could be made under the drivers seat. View attachment 22997 View attachment 22998 View attachment 22999 View attachment 23000 View attachment 23001 View attachment 23002 View attachment 23003 View attachment 23004 View attachment 23005 View attachment 23006
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Which crux system did you purchase
 
#35 ·
I have a new, unused Crux RVCCH-75CC that I bought for my 2015 Durango SXT and never installed.
I have since got a 2020 Durango R/T, so I have no use for it.
It's in original box with all that was sent, harness, etc., (including installation printout), from Crutchfield.
It says it will work with 5" or 8" screens.
$70, (including shipping), and you can have it.
 
#36 ·
HopiDurango said:
I have a new, unused Crux RVCCH-75CC that I bought for my 2015 Durango SXT and never installed.
I have since got a 2020 Durango R/T, so I have no use for it.
It's in original box with all that was sent, harness, etc., (including installation printout), from Crutchfield.
It says it will work with 5" or 8" screens.
$70, (including shipping), and you can have it.
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I'd like to buy the Crux backup camera unit you have available. Let me know how to pay and I'll share the mailing address.

Just to confirm, it's this unit, correct?

PS. I tried to send a private message but I'm new and it's not allowed, maybe message me....

Thanks,
Don
 
#37 ·
DurangoDon214 said:
I'd like to buy the Crux backup camera unit you have available. Let me know how to pay and I'll share the mailing address.

Just to confirm, it's this unit, correct?

PS. I tried to send a private message but I'm new and it's not allowed, maybe message me....

Thanks,
Don
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It does not look exactly like the one in your link.
Your link says RVCCH-75C. Mine is RVCCH-75CC.
The one I have is just like the one at Crutchfield's website, (for the Durango 2014 and up).
 
#38 ·
HopiDurango said:
I have a new, unused Crux RVCCH-75CC that I bought for my 2015 Durango SXT and never installed.
I have since got a 2020 Durango R/T, so I have no use for it.
It's in original box with all that was sent, harness, etc., (including installation printout), from Crutchfield.
It says it will work with 5" or 8" screens.
$70, (including shipping), and you can have it.
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hey Hopi, is this still available?
 
#40 ·
Hi all,

Just adding to the list of happy readers!
Based on this thread, I ordered the crux sightline module and camera.

Install was fairly easy.

I did find that I did not have enough wire to run under the carpet on the floor - so instead I ran it up in the headliner.
I am running a former police PPV - and when I tucked it up above the doors, i noted that's were the upfitter had run some of the wires for the police lights. so I am making the assumption that if it was good enough for them it would work fine for me (ie not impacting airbags).

The only think I didn't get working was the "hold the middle button for view of camera".

If anyone has some ideas, or suggestions on dip switches - great.
Otherwise I'm quite pleased.

2014 Durango SSV
5" uconnect screen.
 
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