[Yanoki]

After market (Mekede Dudu7) installed 2 months ago on my 2022 RAV4 hybrid. Now I finished installed and finished calibration (for the most part) for the 360 camera.

Didn't really see anyone has done it or at least posted on the forum. Not a lot of shops do this either as it takes a lot of labor time. Parts are relatively cheap, so I decided to test it myself. Couldn't be happier with the result.

Just want to show it is possible to do this yourself. I spent about 1 month worth of weekends figuring out how to do this. Most of the time was spent on planning. 4 cameras have to be added on each side. In term of difficulties, I would say side camera ->back camera->front camera from hard to easy difficulties.

I got lucky not have to tap into any signal wires, headunit came with a canbus decoder box, this saved me a ton of time during the install.

Total cost: Somewhere between $800-$1000.
Time: Too much

Vendor listing: Exciting Updates and Purchasing Options for DUDUAUTO Family Members - DUDUAUTO


Good videos references for installing this yourself:

3. Rav4 Side Mirror Camera Install
4. Side Mirror Disassembly
5. 360 camera calibration
6. The holy bible of disassembly
7. DUDU7 Wiki Page

Note: You can get it cheaper from different sellers, but do you own research now that US buyers have to consider tariff and shipping time.

Ask away if you got questions! I took tons of photos during install, hope I can find ones that can help any diyers in the future

End result:

 

[yarisugi]

Wow, thats an impressive install! Running the camera wires mustve been a pain. Were the instructions easy to follow?

 

[Luna&Barney]

Probably the most stressful thing for me driving is when I am at a stop sign and the cross traffic does not stop. Often, because of parked vehicles, I can’t see far enough to know if there is traffic approaching. So I have to creep forward slowly and by the time I can see down the road far enough the front of my car is in the cross traffic lane. Every time this happens I think that it would be nice to have cameras on the front to help me see.

Do these cameras see left and right far enough to see approaching traffic? Thanks

 

[WillRav4Tacos]

Probably the most stressful thing for me driving is when I am at a stop sign and the cross traffic does not stop. Often, because of parked vehicles, I can’t see far enough to know if there is traffic approaching. So I have to creep forward slowly and by the time I can see down the road far enough the front of my car is in the cross traffic lane. Every time this happens I think that it would be nice to have cameras on the front to help me see.

Do these cameras see left and right far enough to see approaching traffic? Thanks

I can't speak for the system OP has, but the OEM 360 camera does allow me to see front "blindspots" in intersections or pulling out of parking spots. It's a wide angle fish eye.

 

[Luna&Barney]

I can't speak for the system OP has, but the OEM 360 camera does allow me to see front "blindspots" in intersections or pulling out of parking spots. It's a wide angle fish eye.

And it lets you see traffic approaching reasonably clearly?

 

[WillRav4Tacos]

And it lets you see traffic approaching reasonably clearly?

It's great in parking lots and low speed areas, but I wouldn't trust it pulling into traffic in higher speed areas just on it's own, the OEM system seems to be about ~30fps on a 10.5 inch screen.

 

[tids2k]

I have the Dudu 7 like you but using the OEM 360 cameras and function. Did not feel the need to chsnge the cameras as the stock ones are well suitable for my needs.

 

[Yanoki]

There's no single catch all video for this, I relied upon a lot of trim removal video to get comfortable of adding the wires. I did one camera per day 😂

 

[Yanoki]

I have the Dudu 7 like you but using the OEM 360 cameras and function. Did not feel the need to chsnge the cameras as the stock ones are well suitable for my needs.

Stock is solid too, especially if you have 2023 rav4 and after

 

[Yanoki]

Probably the most stressful thing for me driving is when I am at a stop sign and the cross traffic does not stop. Often, because of parked vehicles, I can’t see far enough to know if there is traffic approaching. So I have to creep forward slowly and by the time I can see down the road far enough the front of my car is in the cross traffic lane. Every time this happens I think that it would be nice to have cameras on the front to help me see.

Do these cameras see left and right far enough to see approaching traffic? Thanks

You mean side cameras? They are ok as blindspot cameras, could be better, right now, there's a software limitation where I can only see sides at a not so good angle

 

[SomeCallMeTim]

I have the Dudu 7 like you but using the OEM 360 cameras and function. Did not feel the need to chsnge the cameras as the stock ones are well suitable for my needs.

I am astounded that Toyota has not yet (well, had not by May 2024) made a deal with a dashcam company to put a dashcam (option?) in their cars. Toyota's stereo system for my old 2016 pretty much stunk for a vehicle that sold for $25k at the time. But at least I had the option (foolishly did not take it) to get the JBL system. The cameras on my 2024 RAV4 are fantastic - but no dashcam. Wasn't even an option when I purchased as the Toyota dashcam system (panned by most users here) would not yet work on the 2024.

If there is a Toyota system that will integrate with the 2024 RAV4 Limited Hybrid I might be interested.

 

[windwalker099]

I am astounded that Toyota has not yet (well, had not by May 2024) made a deal with a dashcam company to put a dashcam (option?)

2022-2025 Toyota - Interior, Integrated Dash Camera - Toyota (PT949-08231)
They've had it for awhile. need's the digital mirror option
for it to work.

 

[FKHeath]

The instructions say you need the EC mirror. EC = electrochromic, i.e. auto dimming mirror. https://www.gentex.com/files/brochures/Tech-Briefs-EC-July2020-ENG.pdf

That is different than the digital mirror.

 

[SomeCallMeTim]

2022-2025 Toyota - Interior, Integrated Dash Camera - Toyota (PT949-08231)
They've had it for awhile. need's the digital mirror option
for it to work.

Thank you and FKHeath for the information!