Not to mention that, at least out east, when the weather is such that your backup camera lens is getting filthy, it is usually raining and/or snowing so opening the tonneau to see back would not be a good option. I'm surprised that a 100k vehicle doesn't have some way to keep the lens clean (though I know that involves more parts). It's compounded by the fact that I notice that my backup lens is filthy when I am backing out at the start of a trip and by the time I am parked at the other end I forget to clean it when getting out (unless I back into the spot and get another dose of useless picture). Of course, the camera on my tacoma is pretty shitty under the best of circumstances so maybe the CT camera will be a little more tolerant of some road grime.
Have you considered ISMARTGATE? Silly name, but I've used their garage door openers for my 3 car garage for years and it's been flawless. So long as you have internet connection for your phone anywhere on Earth, you can open, close and check temperature of door sensors. No subscription - and easy install interface with your inside garage door touchpads and your wireless router. Great for me for when I need access from my utility tractor, skid steer or just carrying in bulky items not suited for entry door...edit bc I forgot to mention that of course I also use the ISSMARTGATE App with my Model Y. ?
issue there is, my gate nor my garage doors are in range of wifi, so it isn't possible to use a device other than a normal garage door opener. even if I could extend my network enough for the garage doors, I can't extend far enough for the gate.
A couple of years ago, I installed a hydrophobic cover from Abstract Ocean on my ModelY. Crystal clear views with zero issues. Super easy installation, too.
You have to keep an eye on the dog ;>)
I'm in the north side of Vegas, Kyle Canyon exit. I'm curious too about the picture of the truck maybe in Henderson... Employee? #270 on the orders list, hoping to get 1 of the first CT's in NV. We should set up a FB group of just us Battle Born people. I saw my 1st CT last week on a trip to Reno, by the Gigafactory on the USA Parkway, pulling a trailer. was so quick I didn't even have a chance to get a picture.
Does that support location-based opening like previous Teslas? (i.e. automatically open when you pull into your driveway). Not thrilled about having another app running on my phone, though.
Have you ever done a lock for the external cable to prevent someone from removing the cable when you use a J1772 adaptor? My daughter has several eng. she works with who love 3d printing I've been telling her for a long time they need to make one of those and share.
Nice! I will keep an eye out for something similar for the CT. How long has/did yours last? The video makes it sound like it is only good for a few months, at best.
I gave up on RainX well before I discovered HydroSilex- which worked pretty well until oily road grime accumulated and would need to be washed with cleaner and HS need replenishing. So, when AO came out with a hydrophobic rear lens cover, I gave it a try. It's a sealed attachment and hasn't needed any "cleaning" other than when the rest of my HS coated MY gets hand cleaned using HS Silica Soap applied in my pressure washer wand applicator (very satisfying/fun to do) or commercially Car Washed IF absolutely necessary due to salt grime in Winter. Nothing, including my 3,200psi pressure washer has affected the AO Cover. Of course, I don't purposefully blast directly at the Cover, but mental lapses have occurred where I suddenly realize I should be more careful. Sorry about the long-winded, but I should add that maybe RainX product has improved, but as you can tell, I'm very happy with "my" solution to the loathed filthy rear camera. Good luck to you, too!
