Recently traded vehicles. Had a 2018 GM vehicle. Found a gently used 2022 Tacoma that better fit my needs.
One issue with the Tacoma: The backup camera. It works fine, but as soon as you switch out of reverse, the camera shuts off. The backup camera on the GM vehicle stayed on for 10-15 seconds after switching out of reverse. I highly prefer the way that GM's backup camera works - especially the delay after switching out of reverse. I use that feature to know exactly when I'm far enough inside the garage so I can safely shut the door.
Then I saw this anytime front and rear camera kit for the Tacoma. WOW - I gotta have me one of these, so I went looking for vendors. Along came Cali Raised LED. The attributes I look for:
✔ 1) Obviously price...not just the price of the kit, but the out-the-door price.
✔ 2) A posted phone number to call, for sales or technical support.
✔ 3) A posted physical street address.
✔ 4) Products made in the USA.
Cali Raised LED checked off all of the above, so I purchased the kit.
Several days after receiving the package, I finally had some time where I could dedicate enough time to install the kit and do it right. Installation was pretty straightforward, presuming you're relatively handy, know how to solder and use heat shrink tubing (I despise crimp connectors and refuse to use them).
Unfortunately, the kit didn't come with any meaningful printed instructions. That's OK though, I know how to search the web. A quick search turned up a document on www.AnytimeBackupCamera.com. There are also some very useful installation videos on YouTube. I referenced two such videos (I highly recommend both):
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjzaTioS0gc
2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ4mhopxuPY
Between the downloaded instructions and the two videos, I pretty much had everything I needed to complete the install. I did add a few twists to the install though. I wrapped the RCA connectors with electrical tape to make sure they keep a solid connection, and did the same on the front camera connector.
I also decided to install some additional USB ports in the center and driver's side panels while I had the dashboard disassembled. The ports I installed pop right in place once a blank was removed, and they included both USB-A and USB-C fast charge ports.
Once I had the camera wiring harness assembly sorted out, the rest of the install was very straightforward. I took my time at it and added plenty of cable ties along the way to tidy up all the wiring. It all went together easily and worked perfectly.
In all, I'm very pleased with this kit and the service from Cali Raised LED.