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Re:The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks by brewdad on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @12:25AM (#35352554)
I have a VW Golf and they solved the rain problem by hiding the camera in the hatchback latch. It pops out when you need it and hides away behind the badge when you don’t.

I haven’t priced out what replacing that little motor will cost someday.

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Re:The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks by jabl on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @01:48AM (#35353133)
I have a Toyota Verso, and the backup camera is close to the tailgate handle, beside the license plate. No moving parts etc, and rain per se isn't a problem, however it tends to get dirty in foul weather. I have a habit of just wiping the lens with my thumb every now and then, works well enough.

And yes, it definitely makes parking in a tight spot easier.

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