Is the rear-view camera adjustable on '05 Monterey?

[Bill Randle]

The rear-view camera on our 2005 Monterey points downward to give a view of the rear bumper and hitch area. Is there anyway to adjust this to move the view further out to make it more useful? As far as I know, this is the stock Sony camera. From the outside, it's all sealed up and not movable. I haven't tried to look from the inside yet.

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Bill,
There should be a removable panel on the back wall (mine is inside the closet) that will give you access to the camera. Not sure about adjustments. The camera in the Marquis was adjustable by sliding it up or down a slotted mount. If yours is the same, a bit of shimming should give you the tilt you apparently need.
Steve

[Bill Dean]

I'm having mine replaced by Jim Sizemore for similar reasons. I'm not interested in shimming up the camera and not seeing the tow hitch - that's simply not safe or prudent. At the same time, I do want to see further back in order to reaffirm from more than the side view mirrors that it's safe to change lanes. These Sony cameras don't do the job and plenty newer do.

[Bill Randle]

Bill, which model camera did you get and do you mind if I ask how much Jim is charging? I work about a 1/2 mile from his shop, so it's certainly convenient for me.

[Neal E Weinmann]

I'll second that request. Thanks.

[Bill Dean]

I can check with Jim but this is a small part of the mods he's doing.
He's taking out the single din radio and replacing it with a double din in the same place with integrated radio having GPS, iPhone integration and color rear camera monitor.
In addition, he's matching the rear area tile with new front tile including steps with new carpet in between. Also, a new couch is being installed. He's replacing the rear grout, adding some custom woodwork and refinishing some scratched wood surfaces.
Having replaced the tires with new Conti's earlier this year along with Konis from Henderson, the rig is looking brand new (I keep it in inclosed storage here in N. CA.).

[Bill Randle]

Sounds like some nice upgrades. Ours has a double-DIN receiver/CD-player now, but the CD doesn't work, so we'll be replacing it this spring. Are you hanging out in Bend while the work is being done, or did you just drop it off? If the former, we should hook up for a cup of coffee sometime.

[Bill Dean]

We drove it up to Jim two weeks ago and are planning on picking it up next Friday (weather permitting). With holidays, shopping, friends visiting we couldn't wait around but are anxious to see the results first hand (Jim sends us photos regularly.