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Master Tailgaters camera

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#1 ·
We all know how bad the backup cameras are, its been discussed at length on here. Has anyone tried the Master Tailgaters backup camera? Its supposed to be a direct replacement that is plug and play. Tempted to order it ahead of my phoenix automotive 13.1 screen's arrival. (Had to be pre-ordered)
 
#2 ·
I've seen lots of posts about it on the Titan FB groups and the Amazon reviews are perfect. I don't have any real complaints about how mine looks, as it's way better than the "before" photos I've seen.

FYI Amazon has it in-stock. I could have one tomorrow if I order it today.
 
owns 2018 Nissan Titan XD SV
#5 ·
Its not this 1, master tailgaters backup camera is like $119.00, but its direct replacement. I seen the 1 youre talking about on here. Im not big on wiring everything, not my thing and that 1 had a little too much rigging for me. I like plug and play, thats direct replacement. Ive had too much bad luck with the other route.
 
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There's a Nissan part number in the Amazon description.

OE Part # 28442-EZ00A
I went to nissanpartsdeal.com and put in my VIN. Then I did a search for that part number. This is what I got:

This part fits the vehicle you selected:
My Vehicle: 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab; 8 Cyl 5.6L; Four-Wheel Drive/Long Wheel Base; SV; 7-Speed Automatic Transmission; Heavy 150+
The vehicle options this part fits:
  • Production Date: 09/2017-08/2018
  • Fitting Vehicle Options: CC. (S+ SV/BASE+ SV/COMF+ SL+ PRO/4X) + KC + SC
Nissan 28442-EZ00A
Camera Assy-Back View
2016-2019 Nissan Titan 28442EZ00A
Nissan 28442-EZ00A Camera Assy-Back View

  • Part Description
    Camera Assy-Back View
  • Lookup Code
    28442
  • Replaced By
    28442-EZ01A
  • Manufacturer
    Nissan
So, maybe do the same with your VIN and see if it shows that it fits your truck.
 
owns 2018 Nissan Titan XD SV
#11 ·
I must order one of these pronto. This is the best side-by-side comparision I've seen and you have the same head unit I do.
 
owns 2018 Nissan Titan XD SV
#15 ·
The camera came today, but since I am on-call for my job (and am a superstitious ass), the installation is delayed until my next day off from work. Every time I attempt to do something around the house or involving the truck, the sky falls on my head in terms of a work issue cropping up.
 
owns 2018 Nissan Titan XD SV
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I fInally got around to installing it and am impressed. All I did was fire up the truck and put it in reverse, just to make sure it worked before I reinstalled the tailgate access cover. I could see right there how much better it is than the factory camera.
 
owns 2018 Nissan Titan XD SV
#26 ·
I got my camera and installed it. The good - it is more detailed and less fish-eyed. The bad - it shows less area both width and height - not a huge deal. The ugly - it doesnt feel like a significant upgrade. It is a cloudy day and i have not seen it in the sun or at night. But any improvement is marginal and, in my opinion, not worth the $120. The pics showed by other members showed huge improvements but they had older models (i think 2017) and maybe for 2021 models the improvements are less defined. Well... i will try it out on a sunny day and make a decision to return it or not.
 
#29 ·
Maybe it is not a big change for later models. It's a vast improvement on my 2018.
 
owns 2018 Nissan Titan XD SV
#32 ·
I reinstalled the factory camera back and the verdict clear (no pun intended). The original is more fish-eyed and less clear but it shows wider. Returning the MT camera.
Maybe i received a dud or defective camera or maybe it doesnt work well in 2021 models?

PS the first pic is with MT camera. The second is with the factory one. I have not moved the truck.

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#33 · (Edited)
I recently installed a 9in screen stereo in my truck to replace the horrid Nissan nav unit. I've always had issues with the stock backup camera looking blurry but after the stereo upgrade, it became horrendous and darker. I ended up ordering the Master Tailgaters camera and what a huge difference it made. Somehow, I even have more of a better viewing angle than I had with the stock camera which is nice and it's also much brighter now (kind of hard to tell in pics but before I had to take off my sunglasses to view the video feed when in reverse and now I no longer need to take off my sunglasses in reverse).

Mines a 2017 so anyone with a 2016-2019, I highly recommend this upgrade if you're having backup cam issues or want a better quality looking camera feed.

Here is a before and after. Truck was not moved during pics and you can see the slighter better viewing angle it gave.
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