Front camera

[Iaroadmaster]

Has anyone had any experience installing a front camera #2890856? If so, what opinions do you have on the install and function of the camera.

 

[Kalon T]

Has anyone had any experience installing a front camera #2890856? If so, what opinions do you have on the install and function of the camera.

I’ve installed it on mine. Super simple install, drill one hole and connect plug. Maybe takes 5 mins. However, I never use it. I only purchased it because I felt like the machine was lacking it.

 

[Iaroadmaster]

I’ve installed it on mine. Super simple install, drill one hole and connect plug. Maybe takes 5 mins. However, I never use it. I only purchased it because I felt like the machine was lacking it.

Thanks, good to know.

 

[Big Red]

I’ve installed it on mine. Super simple install, drill one hole and connect plug. Maybe takes 5 mins. However, I never use it. I only purchased it because I felt like the machine was lacking it.

Same here but I actually use mine for hooking up the snow plow and loading it on the trailer. It's as good if not better than the one in my XP and in my opinion worth the $100 or whatever it was.

 

[Mr.C]

I went with one just for loading into/onto a trailer. Tight quarters and having to Austin powers it to turn around, and snow plowing. Here’s what the view is…this is with the front brush guard attached as well. Probably a different view without it.

 

[Iaroadmaster]

Thanks for the replies….I was more interested in loading on the trailer and the view with the brush guard (Mr. C). I have one on the way!

 

[Mr.C]

Your welcome! I should’ve mentioned, I do load mine in reverse when I’m on the flat bed (unless I use the trailerable cover), due to the cost of the front windshield, and back in the XP1000 days, there was a chance the roof could get blown off if front loaded. I’ve seen pictures of the results of that. But when loading in the enclosed, I definitely use the camera to position it right where I want it.

 

[Sabaku]

Thinking about putting a center mark on the trailer and then a plastic sheet with a reticle drawn on it that I can place over the Ride Command Screen, peel on and off with the camera on, so I can perfectly line up on my E Tracs as they are narrow and easy to get offline. A poor man's Norden Bomb sight. Know that will be overkill but something to play with. Will let you know how it works.

 

[Iaroadmaster]

Your welcome! I should’ve mentioned, I do load mine in reverse when I’m on the flat bed (unless I use the trailerable cover), due to the cost of the front windshield, and back in the XP1000 days, there was a chance the roof could get blown off if front loaded. I’ve seen pictures of the results of that. But when loading in the enclosed, I definitely use the camera to position it right where I want it.

I have been running a Pro Fab Outdoors padded windshield cover and have been happy with it. Fast and easy to put on, available for the
XD, shipped fast (out of Wisconsin), $200.

 

[Mr.C]

Hmm, thanks for info, I’ll have to check those out.

 

[LorenjayReno]

I’ve installed it on mine. Super simple install, drill one hole and connect plug. Maybe takes 5 mins. However, I never use it. I only purchased it because I felt like the machine was lacking it.

Dumb question, but where is the plug from the ride command for the front camera? I can't find it. Thanks.

 

[Kalon T]

When you take out the grille insert it’s a small plug at the top under the hood. It’s kinda tricky to get to, I believe it’s the only open plug in that area. If my machine wasn’t in the shop I would attach a photo.

 

[LorenjayReno]

When you take out the grille insert it’s a small plug at the top under the hood. It’s kinda tricky to get to, I believe it’s the only open plug in that area. If my machine wasn’t in the shop I would attach a photo.

Thank you, found it right away. That was a quick 2 minute install. It took me longer to find my drill bit than to install it.

 

[Lil red 02]

Can someone show me where they put their camera at?

 

[Big Red]

It goes in the top center of the front plastic grill. You should se a mark where to drill it. You can always go to Polaris's web site and read the instructions which will explain everything you need to know. Drill a hole, file a notch, plug it in, and push it into the grill. 5 minute install.

 

[Lil red 02]

https://a.co/d/8nbVWLw

Thanks for the reply, and love the name lol Is this one ok?

 

[Big Red]

I can't say for sure I bought mine from Polaris, that said there was a review written (on the link you sent) that said it worked great on a 2024 1500 Ranger so I assume it does.

 

[claydoc]

I bought the cheap one off of Amazon mentioned previously by Lil Red 2 and it worked fine on both my Polaris 1000 xp and the 1500 XD. I mounted mine at least temporarily with double sided outdoor tape to have a little better view without drilling.

 

[Lil red 02]

Thanks for the help. Clay doc is it the same round like factory? I see it looks like a mount to screw? Can it be removed and put in a small hole like factory polaris?

 

[claydoc]

Thanks for the help. Clay doc is it the same round like factory? I see it looks like a mount to screw? Can it be removed and put in a small hole like factory polaris?

I apologize for the confusion. I believe the camera is round, similar to the OEM one. If I recall correctly, it comes with a hole saw. To mount mine on the factory bumper, I used a conduit hanger bracket and double-sided tape.