Hooking up a gooseneck or fifth wheel is hard to do alone because the ball sits under the bed where you cannot see it from the cab. The ReadyVision Battery Powered Wi-Fi Camera is a portable gooseneck hitch camera with a magnetic base and rechargeable battery. Stick it on a metal surface, open the ReadyVision app, and watch the connection on your iOS or Android phone or tablet.
What the battery powered Wi-Fi camera is
This ReadyVision camera combines a built-in magnetic base with two power sources, so it is made for on-the-go applications and use across multiple vehicles. It creates its own internal Wi-Fi network with a 100 ft. digital wireless range, and the app turns your phone or tablet into the monitor. No dedicated external monitor or internet service is required.
Key features
- Two power sources: an internal rechargeable battery plus 12V constant power.
- Battery life: up to eight hours of operation, with about six hours to charge completely via USB-C cable.
- Built-in magnetic base: extra-strength magnet attaches instantly to any metallic surface with no hardware required.
- 150 degree viewing angle to reduce blind spots.
- Night vision: eighteen infrared LEDs provide 30 ft. of vision with no ambient light.
- IP68 waterproof and shockproof: dust-tight and able to withstand submersion up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) for 30 minutes.
- Multiple users: up to two people can view the camera at the same time.
Using it as a gooseneck hitch camera
ReadyVision lists watching the connection of your truck to gooseneck, fifth wheel and bumper-tow trailers as a main use. A few general tips for hitching with a magnetic camera:
- Place the camera on a steel surface with a clear view of both the ball and the coupler, such as near the gooseneck ball or on the trailer's front.
- Turn on the backup guidelines in the ReadyVision app as a visual reference.
- Creep back slowly and stop short, then make small adjustments.
- Pull the camera off and store it in the cab before you drive so it is ready for the next hookup.
More ways to use a portable trailer camera
Because it is battery powered and magnetic, the same camera can move with you:
- Backing up a trailer, boat or RV
- Monitoring blind spots on the farm or a construction site
- Loading and unloading at harvesters and grain bins, where many drivers need to see the same camera through the day or night
For longer jobs, the 12V constant power option keeps it running beyond the battery's eight hours. To keep your device steady while you back up, pair it with the ReadyVision Cup Holder Phone/Tablet Mount.
How it compares to other ReadyVision cameras
If you want a camera that stays on one truck at the plate, the ReadyVision License Plate Frame Wi-Fi Camera mounts in the license plate frame. If you want a camera that is permanently powered on equipment or at a bin, look at the ReadyVision Heavy-Duty WiFi Camera, which runs on 12V with an AC/DC adapter. The battery powered magnetic camera is the choice when you need to move one camera between several vehicles. Compare them all in our ReadyVision cameras collection or browse all backup cameras.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the battery last on this gooseneck hitch camera?
The built-in battery provides up to eight hours of operation and takes about six hours to fully charge with the USB-C cable. It can also run on 12V constant power.
Do I need tools to mount it?
No. The extra-strength magnetic base attaches to any metallic surface with no hardware required.
Can two people watch the camera?
Yes. Multiple users can watch the same camera, with a maximum of two at the same time.
Make gooseneck and fifth wheel hookups a one-person job. Get the ReadyVision Battery Powered Wi-Fi Camera today. Questions? Contact us.