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AUTO-VOX Wireless Backup Camera Solar Magnetic at $119.99

A wireless backup camera that mounts with a magnetic base and includes a 5-inch monitor. It suits truck and RV owners who move a camera between vehicles.

AUTO-VOX Wireless Backup Camera Solar Magnetic, 1-Min DIY Install
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Price record

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Price
$119.99
Typical price over 90 days
$133.92
Difference
$13.93 (10%)
Amazon rating
4.0 of 5 (425 reviews)
Checked
Sep 25, 2026, 9:45 AM EDT
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Check the magnetic mount on your vehicle first

This camera uses a magnetic base to attach to truck beds, RV rears, or trailer hitches, and the soft rubber coating is meant to protect your paint. If your mounting spot is aluminum or fiberglass, the included adhesive metal plate gives you a non-metal surface option. We'd consider it a strong pick for someone who moves a camera between a personal truck and a rented trailer, because the mount needs no drilling and the carry case keeps it ready for storage or travel.

Product detailValue to match to your vehicle
ProductAUTO-VOX Wireless Backup Camera Solar Magnetic
ModelSL5-5"
ColorBlack
Size5" Single Cam

What it will not do

This is not a parking sensor or a collision warning system, and it does not steer or brake for you. The 1080P image and IR night vision help you see behind the vehicle, but they do not replace your mirrors or your own checks. Think of it as a view aid for reversing, hitching, or parking.

What it will not do

What it will not do: It provides a rear view only and does not detect obstacles, warn of collisions, or control the vehicle.

It does not record while you drive or act as a dash cam.

The $119.99 price and what it compares with

Amazon price
$119.99
Customer rating
4
Customer reviews
425
Typical price over 90 days
$133.92
Difference
$13.93 (10 percent)

At $119.99, this kit is $13.93 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $133.92, a saving of about 10%. The 5-inch monitor, camera, carry case, and USB switch cable are all in the box. There is no record-low claim to make here, so treat this as a modest discount from the usual going rate.

Power and mounting choices to make before you buy

The monitor powers from the included USB cable with an on/off switch, which keeps your lighter socket free for other devices. The camera relies on its built-in solar panel to help maintain battery power, so plan where it will get light between drives. If you park in a garage or under cover, you'll want to confirm how you'll keep the camera charged.

Who should choose this camera and who should skip it

Choose this if you want a reversible, no-drill camera you can move between a truck and a trailer, and a 5-inch dash monitor is enough for your view. The included carry case and USB switch cable fit that portable use. Skip it if you need a permanently wired camera, a larger display, or a system that records while you drive. Check that your vehicle has a magnetic mounting surface or a spot for the adhesive plate, then confirm how the camera will see sunlight where you park.

Specifications

ModelSL5-5"
ColorBlack
Size5" Single Cam