BRANDMOTION TRNS-2170 Wireless Transparent Trailer System Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- BRANDMOTION
Table of Contents
- TRNS-2170 Wireless Transparent Trailer System
- Kit Contents
- Installation of the Transparent Trailer® Mirror
- Disassembly
- Running Wires
- Assembly
- Adjustment
- Installation of Wireless Camera Receiver
- Camera Mounting & Power
- Pairing a New/Additional Camera
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
TRNS-2170 Wireless Transparent Trailer® System for
RAM 1500 (2009-2018) & Heavy Duty (2010-Current)
Instruction Manual
TRNS-2170 Wireless Transparent Trailer System
Recommended Tools
Difficulty Level
Install Time
1 hr 30 m – 2 hr
Questions? Call the Brand motion technical support line at
734-619-1250 or CLICK HERE
Kit Contents
Recommended Tools
Components for installing the TRNS-2170
Kit Contents:
- 1x Video Mirror & Power Harness
- 1x Wireless Camera & Receiver
- 1x 5M 4Pin Extension Cable
- 1x 3rd Brake Light Bezel & Camera
- 1x Pre-Wired Adapter Mounting Plate
- 1x Universal Mounting Plate
Installation of the Transparent Trailer® Mirror
Part 1
Attaching the Transparent Trailer® Mirror to the Windshield
- Remove the old mirror from the mount on the windshield as per manufacturer’s directions. Be sure to use the proper removal tool if required.
- Install new mirror onto the D-tab and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.
Take care not to overtighten. Overtightening could result in a damaged
windshield.
Part 2
Powering the Transparent Trailer® Mirror
- Connect the power harness to the plug on the mirror. Route the harness across the top of the headliner, along the windshield, down the A-pillar, and to the desired location in the kick panel.
- Ensure that the harness will not be pinched when trim panels are replaced.
Part 3
Wiring the Transparent Trailer® Mirror
- Connect the RED wire from the mirror harness to 12-volt accessory power.
- Connect the BLACK wire to solid ground. Chassis ground in the kick panel is recommended.
Part 4
Function test of the Transparent Trailer® Mirror
- Connect the bezel camera directly to AV1 on the mirror harness.
- Test the mirror and camera by turning on the ignition power. You should be able to see the view from the rear camera after the mirror powers up.
Note: If the mirror displays a blue screen push the button at the bottom to switch channels.![BRANDMOTION TRNS 2170 Wireless Transparent Trailer System
- Connect the bezel camera](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/04 /BRANDMOTION-TRNS-2170-Wireless-Transparent-Trailer-System-Connect-the-bezel- camera.png)
Disassembly
Part 1
Removing the 3rd Brake Light
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on either side of the brake light.
- Pull the brake light out from the cab. Be careful not to damage the foam gasket around the opening.
- Disconnect the power connector from the light.
Running Wires
Part 1
Video Connector
- Connect the additional 5m 4Pin Extension Cable to the Mirror power harness AV1
- Run the 5m 4Pin Extension Cable through the headliner toward the brake light.
- Pull the extension cable through the brake light opening to the outside of the cab.
- Connect the 5m 4Pin Extension Cable to the Bezel Camera. Make sure to line up the arrows on the connectors.
Assembly
Part 1
Assembling the Bezel
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Attach the thick foam gasket to the back side of the bezel or the light. Whichever piece does not have a foam gasket from the factory.
Note: The cable for the camera must go through the channel of the bezel before the foam is put over top -
Put the foam side of the bezel against the vehicle.
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Plug the brake light back into the cab plug
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Put the screws through the hole of the light and insert the light into the bezel.
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Use the screws that are showing through the bezel to line up with the screw holes of the vehicle. ( Be careful not to scratch the vehicle.)
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Screw the assembly back together with the factory screws.
Adjustment
Part 1
Adjusting the Bezel Camera
- If you need to change the camera’s pitch, gently bend the bracket until it reaches the desired view angle.
Installation of Wireless Camera Receiver
Part 1
Connecting & Mounting the Wireless Camera Receiver
- Connect the receiver to AV2 on the Mirror power harness.
- Find a place in the kick panel or high trim on the dash of the truck to mount the receiver. Note: If you desire to use multiple cameras with the same receiver it is suggested to place the receiver in the glove box or somewhere easily accessible.
Camera Mounting & Power
Identify if your trailer is pre-wired for a wireless camera i.e Furion. If so,
use the adapter mounting plate and power adapter (Section A). If not, use the
universal mount and power harness (Section B).
Section A
Per-Wire Camera Power Connections and Mounting
- Locate the per-wire housing mounted to the rear of the trailer.
- Remove the 4 tiny Phillips screws holding the square cover plate on. Discard the cover plate, but Keep the screws for a later step.
- Inside the housing, there should be a 3.5mm connector. Plug in the supplied power adaptor and tape connection.
- Attach the adaptor mounting bracket to the back of the camera supplied in the kit to the back of the camera by using the 4 small black Phillips screws supplied in the kit.
- Plug the power connection of the camera into the power adaptor connected in step 3. Tape the connector.
- Push all the extra wire slack into the hole that is in the housing where the power wire is coming from.
- Attach the antenna to the camera.
- Aline the mounting plate to the 4 holes in the housing. Attach the mounting plate with the 4 screws removed in step 2. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws.
- Test the camera with the monitor by turning on the parking light of the vehicle to supply power to the camera.
- If the camera does not show on any channel follow the instructions for connecting additional cameras.
Section B
Universal Camera Power Connection and Mounting
- Remove the rear center top marker light so the wiring is exposed.
- Splice the power harness into the power & ground wires that are connected to the light.
- Feel inside the hole where the light power wires are coming through to find out where the “stud” of the trailer wall is to see where you can drill a hole to run the power connector of the harness through for the camera. (If the stud is next to the power wire hole, drill a ½ inch hole under the center maker light. If the stud is under the power wire hole, drill a ½ inch hole next to the center light between the center and right side marker light.
- Run the connector or the camera power harness through the hole just drilled.
- Reinstall the light that was removed in step 1. Make sure the base plate of the light is sealed to the trailer wall to prevent water from entering.
- Connect the universal mounting plate to the back of the camera by using the 4 small black Phillips screws.
- Connect the power harness to the camera. Tape the connector to make sure it does not come unplugged.
- Push all the extra wire slack into the drilled hole, until the camera bracket touches the trailer. Mark the 4 holes to drill for mounting.
- Pull the camera away from the trailer and drill the 4 ____inch holes.
- Push the wires back in the hole and seal them with silicone. Mount the camera with 4 Phillips screws that were just drilled.
- Attach the antenna to the camera.
- Test the camera with the monitor by turning on the parking light of the vehicle to supply power to the camera.
- If the camera does not show on any channel follow the instructions for connecting additional cameras.
Pairing a New/Additional Camera
Part 1
Pairing a New/Additional Camera
- Follow steps from either Section A: Per-Wire Camera Power Connections and Mounting or Section B: Universal Camera Power Connection and Mounting to connect the new camera.
- Disconnect power to the wireless camera but keep the mirror on. You have 45 seconds from when the camera turns on to connect.
- Power the wireless camera, press & hold the button the on receiver until the Mirror shows “pairing”
Vehicle Application:
RAM 1500 (2009 – 2018) & Heavy Duty (2010 – Curent)
Part Number: TRNS-2170
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