Furrion Backup Camera Not Getting Power – 2016 Tundra + 2024 R-Pod

Hey everyone,

Hoping someone here has run into this and can point me in the right direction.

I’m trying to hook up a Furrion pre-wired backup camera to my 2024 R-Pod travel trailer, which I’m towing with a 2016 Tundra. The system is advertised as “Plug and Play,” but so far… I’ve plugged, and there’s zero play.

Here’s what I’ve got so far:The camera and monitor do work—I tested them using the included cigarette lighter power cord and test connector. Everything powers up, pairs, and the image is clear.

But when I connect the camera to the pre-wired mount on the back of the trailer, nothing happens. The blue LED on the camera doesn’t even light up, so it’s clearly not getting power.

To troubleshoot:

• I bought the official Furrion 7-way power adapter to ensure the trailer could pull 12V from the truck since the camera requires it.
• Tried putting the Tundra in reverse and cycling through all light/headlight settings.
• Still nothing—no power to the camera, and the monitor doesn’t pair.
• I haven’t checked the fuse yet because I’m not sure which one might be tied to the trail 7-pin receptacle.

Has anyone dealt with this before—especially with a Tundra setup? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

Don't know about the Furion but my camera takes power from the running lights. Have you tried turning your headlights on?

 

^ this is the way, turn on running lights

 

I just went through the same. Believe the fuse is labeled "Tow Tail."

 

While troubleshooting you can use this hack to turn on running lights.

https://youtube.com/shorts/BNDBodIZHnY?si=vlttOIUPbcmBnRE2

 

Yes, I turned on the headlights, parking light and cycled through every light position. All the trailer lights—including the running lights—came on, but the blue indicator light on the camera (which shows it’s receiving power) still didn’t light up.

I will look for the fuse that says “Tow Tail” when I get a chance.

After reading another thread, the “Tow Tail” is 30A which is located under the hood. Isn’t that enough current to power the camera? Since the cigarette outlet uses 15A and the camera turned on when I plugged it there.

 

Sounds like the problem is in your trailer wiring. Check the two wires coming from your trailer to the camera and see if they have correct polarity DC voltage.

 

@miles0919 I can't remember when I installed mine, but make sure the running lights are on (which you did) and turn on your battery disconnect switch and see if there are any changes.

 

Update:
I confirmed that the RV connection to the camper is supplying 12.9V. I also replaced the 7.5A fuse on the panel with a 15A fuse. Additionally, I cut off the original female connector on the camper and used the spare connector provided. Despite all of this, the blue light on the camera still does not turn on. This has been extremely frustrating.

 

I would see if you can find where the camera harness is spliced into the running lights and ensure polarity is wired correctly as @Retired...finally suggested. Other than that I have no idea as your system bench checks ok.

 

When I checked the voltage with a multimeter, I connected the red probe to the positive wire and the black probe to ground, and measured +12.9V—so the polarity appears to be correct.

 

I'm a little foggy this morning, but I've seen a few different things with these pre-wired setups.

First: are they connected to the running lights or do they go to a distribution block on the frame?

Second: if connected to the running lights, is there power up to the connector/tap?

Third: if yes, is it the appropriate voltage? If no, triage there.

Fourth: if not connected to the running lights, see if you can chase the feed wire, likely down the back wall to the frame, and see where it terminates.

Why the above a steps? Sometimes the factory connections. Are just not good and there is reasonable amount of slack, which means more ability for movement during bumpy drives. Easy fix. Not so easy fi, but sadly happens is that production missed a part, specifically, the distribution block it is supposed to get power from. I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it firsthand on my brother's rig after troubleshooting on his first trip. Warranty covered it, but pretty wild.

If you are out of warranty or are handy, you can probably handle it all yourself. Hope this is helpful and not just a waste of read.