Why HGVs need a reversing camera
An HGV, lorry, or rigid truck has a reversing blind spot measured in metres. In a yard, at a loading bay, on a building site — you're manoeuvring tons of vehicle and cargo on guesswork and mirrors, with pedestrians and plant moving around you. A reversing camera on the back of the trailer or body gives the driver the view that mirrors can't.
The catch used to be installation: wired reversing cameras mean cables through the cab and chassis, power taps, and a full afternoon of work. Wireless changes that — and it's why more and more operators are going wireless.
Wireless reversing cameras for trucks: what matters
- Wireless range. This is critical on an articulated or long-rig setup. A camera at the back of a trailer has to reach the cab — often 15–20 metres or more. Many consumer cameras stop at 10 metres. Our Solar Assist Magnetic camera transmits over a 65-metre range, so it covers artics, trailers, and long rigs with room to spare.
- No drilling. The camera is magnetic — it clicks onto steel on the trailer or body. No holes in the bodywork, no cables, no wiring into the lighting circuit.
- Solar power. The panel keeps the battery charged, so the camera works every shift without a charging routine.
- Phone or monitor. View on your phone via the app, or pair with a dedicated dashboard screen kit for a permanent cab display.
- No subscription. The camera works out of the box, forever, with no monthly fee.
More than a reversing camera: a wireless magnetic camera
The same magnetic camera does more than reversing. Because it mounts in seconds and runs on solar, drivers use it as a portable monitoring camera: keep an eye on the load, the tail lift, or the trailer while loading; or use it as a security camera on a parked trailer or yard. One camera, many jobs — that's what a wireless magnetic camera gives you that a fixed reversing camera can't.
Our pick for HGVs and trucks
The Solar Assist Magnetic Reverse Camera covers the full vehicle length with its 65-metre range, mounts magnetically in seconds, runs on solar, and needs no subscription. For a permanent cab display, the Dashboard Screen and Magnetic Camera Kit is the matched setup.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fit a reversing camera to my HGV without drilling?
Yes. A magnetic wireless camera mounts on steel bodywork or the trailer frame in seconds — no holes, no cables, no wiring into the lighting circuit.
Will the signal reach from the trailer to the cab?
Yes — our camera's 65-metre wireless range covers artics, long trailers, and rigid trucks with room to spare, where many cameras stop at 10–20 metres.
Is it legal to use a reversing camera in the cab?
A reversing camera is an aid — the driver still follows normal rules and checks. It doesn't replace mirrors or a banksman where one is required; it gives the driver an extra, clear view of the blind spot.
Does it need a subscription or SIM card?
No. It works over WiFi with your phone, with no subscription and no monthly fees. If you'd rather have a dedicated display, pair it with the dashboard screen kit.
Can I move it between vehicles?
Yes — that's the benefit of a magnetic mount. Swap it between the tractor unit and trailer, or between trucks, in under a minute.