Peak PKC0RG Backup Camera & Rearview Monitor Review

The Peak PKC0RG Small Rearview Mirror with 3.5-Inch Backup Camera is an entry level wireless backup camera by Peak Auto, a subsidiary of Old world Industries. They specialise in automotive electronics and this is the only backup reverse camera with a rear view mirror monitor amongst a range of other backup cameras with standard monitors.

Peak PKC0RG Backup Camera at a glance	Price (at time of review)	Our Rating	Awards
	$99.95 (Check Prices)	6.2	N/A

The monitor is interesting, as it’s a small 3.5″ screen nested into the left hand side of the rear view mirror. The leaves plenty room to always be able to view your mirror at the same time as being able to see your reversing camera when in reverse (if you wire it up that way.).

The camera picks up acceptable quality video and the wireless transmission seems to be good enough to work on vans and pickup trucks. The biggest issue with the wireless is the interference it picks up in built up city areas, picking up all kinds of wireless signals that you don’t want. For this reason, it’s best to hook up both the camera and monitors power to the reversing light power, meaning the monitor only comes on when in reverse.

The monitor is a bit of a mixed bag. Although a good idea in principle, the small size and poor brightness makes it difficult to make out in strong sunlight and the mirror, with a tint, makes it difficult to use at night so it is not idea in either scenario. The camera is easy to install however, such is the advantage of wireless reversing cameras. The monitor is also fairly heavy and if you don’t have quite a stiff rear view mirror, a bump in the road could be enough to move the mirror. There is also a slight delay when switching into reverse before the camera comes on, around 1-2 seconds, which doesn’t sound like much but if you’re in a hurry, it might stop you from using the camera all together.

Peak PKC0RG Camera and Rear View Monitor Contents

Peak PKC0RG Camera and Rear View Monitor Mounted

Peak PKC0RG Camera and Rear View Monitor Camera Mounted

Peak PKC0RG Camera and Rear View Monitor Packaging

Peak PKC0RG Camera and Rear View Monitor Monitor

With an entry level product, there is always going to be shortcuts taken. A few issues include:

The one reason to purchase this camera is the wireless feature and it’s comparatively low price. If you must opt for a cheap wireless camera, this is a suitable product, so long as you don’t live in a city.

If you live in a city, then you are much better off getting a wired device that will not pick up so much interference.

This package can be picked up from amazon here:

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Manufacturers Specifications

	Peak PKC0RG Backup Camera
Price	$99.95 (Check Prices)
Wired/Wireless	Wireless
Screen	3.5″ LCD
Waterproof Camera
Parking Assist
Night Vision
Camera Mount Type	Number Plate
Monitor Mount Type	Mirror Clip
Camera Resolution	640 x 480
Monitor Resolution	640×480
Viewing Angle	110 degrees
Video Inputs	2

Peak PKC0RG Small Rearview Mirror

6.25

Daytime Video Quality

8/10

Night Time Video Quality

4/10

Discreetness/Size

7/10

Value for Money

6/10

Pros

• - Wireless Feature Cheap
• - Good quality when it works

Cons

• - Wireless Interference
• - Heavy Monitor
• - Badly affected by Sunlight
• - Interferes with Bluetooth