Amcrest ProHD

Using a Security Camera Like the Amcrest ProHD With Your RV

Amcrest is a well-known brand of home security cameras, and its ProHD line covers Wi-Fi indoor and outdoor cameras that stream HD video to a smartphone app. Many RV owners look at cameras like these for two situations: keeping an eye on a rig while it sits in storage, and checking on the campsite, pets or gear while out exploring for the day.

Power and connectivity come first

A Wi-Fi camera is only as useful as the connection behind it. At a campground, park Wi-Fi can be weak or crowded, so many travelers pair a camera with a mobile hotspot or a cellular router mounted inside the coach. In a storage lot with no shore power, you will also need a plan for electricity, such as a solar setup charging the house batteries. Check how much power the camera draws so a weekend of recording does not leave your batteries flat.

Placement tips for trailers and motorhomes

• Inside the coach: a camera facing the entry door or main living area shows who comes in and lets you check on pets and cabin conditions.
• Outside: mount weather-rated cameras under an awning edge or near the hitch, keeping cables away from slide-outs and moving parts.
• Avoid drilling blindly: RV walls hide wiring, plumbing and insulation, and a careless hole can let water in. Removable mounts or existing fixtures are often the safer choice.

Respect privacy at the campground

Aim outdoor cameras at your own site rather than neighbors' spaces, and read campground rules, since some parks have policies on recording. Turning audio recording off outside can also avoid awkward situations.

Getting help with the install

If you would like a camera wired into your coach's 12-volt system or want advice on where to run cables safely, our service and parts team can talk through options for your specific model. Shopping for a new rig with security in mind? Browse our new RVs and ask about prewiring and solar packages that make adding monitoring easier.