I want someone to invent a bidet for the rear camera lens. That can’t be hard, right? Just a little thing plugged into the rear window washer line, with enough pressure to hose off all that crap?

If you make and patent it that’s fine, I don’t need credit I just need it installed on my car like yesterday.

mainegreenerep t1_jaa9asf wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:53 PM

#2,080,172

Replying to Majestic-Feedback541 (#2,077,956)

I prefer looking in most cases. Except in parallel parking, at least in my car turning my head gives me more info.

MildEnigma t1_jaaa5yk wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:59 PM

#2,080,421

Replying to dr_cl_aphra (#2,080,119)

And a teeny tiny wiper blade

wiggywithit t1_jaaank0 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:03 AM

#2,080,553

Replying to Majestic-Feedback541 (#2,077,956)

Look? Look? What am I, a fucking New Brunswicker? (Brunswickan? Brunswickite?)

DamienSalvation t1_jaaaubk wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:04 AM

#2,080,611

Replying to Majestic-Feedback541 (#2,077,956)

Tell that to the guy I knew who looked and ran over his grandkid

Brookliner_2000 t1_jaaaz4g wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:05 AM

#2,080,654

The other day, jumped out of the truck at a red light, grabbed some snow, and washed all the front sensors and camera. When I got back in the truck, my wife called me a jackass but my front camera was clean and my sensors were no longer beeping at me.

ThisOriginalSource t1_jaabn1m wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:10 AM

#2,080,846

Replying to [deleted] (#2,076,953)

I keep a pump sprayer with water, isopropyl alcohol, and a drop of soap in the garage. After driving around on snow days, I like to spray the windows off when I get home. It’s a little bit of work, but it makes my life easier in between car wash visits.

saltwaste t1_jaabur5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:11 AM

#2,080,911

Replying to dr_cl_aphra (#2,080,119)

Remember when saabs had tiny wipers on the headlights? Peek automobile innovation.

spruceymoos t1_jaacnkw wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:17 AM

#2,081,150

That’s not exclusive to northeastern.

raynedanser t1_jaacomk wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:17 AM

#2,081,163

Replying to LeisureSuitLawrence (#2,078,463)

Not all cars have them.

AndiWhyte OP t1_jaacrba wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:18 AM

#2,081,182

Replying to wiggywithit (#2,080,553)

Brunswickle?

trucks_guns_n_beer t1_jaadkzw wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:24 AM

#2,081,415

Replying to katesheppard (#2,080,060)

It’s hidden under the vw logo, which is kinda awesome, as when you flip it into reverse, a little motor “pops the hatch” open and your very clean camera is now exposed! Until it is frozen down with ice, the lil motor burns out from being held down, and now you’re out $2100. A few cars DO spray the rear camera with washer fluid, which, I think is the best solution so far.

Coffee-FlavoredSweat t1_jaae0ru wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:27 AM

#2,081,518

Replying to dr_cl_aphra (#2,080,119)

Some vehicles have it.

Range Rovers will wash the camera whenever you put it in reverse and wash the rear windows.

dr_cl_aphra t1_jaaf1io wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:34 AM

#2,081,833

Replying to Coffee-FlavoredSweat (#2,081,518)

… I want the rear-view bidet so much that I looked up prices for Range Rovers.

And, uh… Anyone in the market for a gently used kidney?

Sugarloafer1991 t1_jaafezn wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:37 AM

#2,081,964

Replying to dr_cl_aphra (#2,080,119)

Subaru’s rear wipers were designed so that this happens! One of my favorite features in the car during the winter along with the front windshield warming element.

Sugarloafer1991 t1_jaafhmv wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:37 AM

#2,081,989

Subarus have this sorted. Worked like a charm today.

FragilousSpectunkery t1_jaag6gb wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:42 AM

#2,082,212

Replying to raynedanser (#2,081,163)

Tinnitus works just as well.

katesheppard t1_jaagn44 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:46 AM

#2,082,362

Replying to trucks_guns_n_beer (#2,081,415)

Thanks for the heads up. So far so good. I do have a regular problem with the gas door not opening. It usually happens when I am by myself on a dark road on a cold night and almost out of gas with no cell service…

dr_cl_aphra t1_jaagn5s wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:46 AM

#2,082,363

Replying to Sugarloafer1991 (#2,081,964)

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butlest t1_jaagqp9 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:46 AM

#2,082,397

Fuck those cameras, if you can't back up because the lens is dirty, then may I suggest parking it and walking. The high tech on vehicles today is so un-fucking-necessary!!!!

DidDunMegasploded t1_jaagrwo wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:47 AM

#2,082,406

Funny enough, that's what the camera on my rental car looked like the other day. It was a pain to back up...mainly because I'm not used to driving big bulky vans vs. sedans and such. But I made it work and I didn't kill anyone. W.

[deleted] t1_jaahof0 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:53 AM

#2,082,680

Replying to dr_cl_aphra (#2,082,363)

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trucks_guns_n_beer t1_jaaifox wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:59 AM

#2,082,923

Replying to katesheppard (#2,082,362)

That came across “jerky”. It really is a cool idea, just doesn’t hold up in the frigid temps. Typical German over engineering, but when it works, it IS top notch. Is the hinge of the gas door sticky, preventing it from being able “pop” open? Or does the release not work every time?

kintokae t1_jaaiw4n wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:02 AM

#2,083,070

Replying to FragilousSpectunkery (#2,082,212)

I just listen for the sound of the snow scraping the side of my car, the familiar thump of something getting in my way, and the yelp of the neighbor’s kid that wouldn’t move quick enough.

eljefino t1_jaaki3p wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:14 AM

#2,083,531

Replying to Brookliner_2000 (#2,080,654)

I had a car from 2006 with 200k and a scratched up lens on the backup camera. Be careful with abrasives.

20thMaine t1_jaaknlt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:15 AM

#2,083,556

Replying to TRBullMoose1912 (#2,079,023)

Try driving forward more

20thMaine t1_jaaks2j wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:16 AM

#2,083,594

Look at this guy with the camera pointing straight back from their car and not all fucked up looking sideways

blutigetranen t1_jaanyal wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:40 AM

#2,084,485

Replying to LeisureSuitLawrence (#2,078,463)

I don't have those. I just close my eyes and use the sounds of other cars being smashed into instead.

In_betweener t1_jaap08c wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:47 AM

#2,084,824

What? You hack into my truck or something?

OriginalGordol t1_jaas7ul wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:11 AM

#2,085,774

That's clearer than mine!

katesheppard t1_jaauw8e wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:31 AM

#2,086,538

Replying to trucks_guns_n_beer (#2,082,923)

Not jerky. Yes, sticky. An occasional dab of WD-40 works, but how occasionally is necessary?

Hefty_Musician2402 t1_jaav3bq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:32 AM

#2,086,591

Replying to raynedanser (#2,081,163)

Yeah they do, some beep and some crunch

hike_me t1_jaaw7oe wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:41 AM

#2,086,935

Replying to dr_cl_aphra (#2,080,119)

Ford has this for their front camera. No idea why this isn’t universal for rear cameras.

cclambert95 t1_jaaw9h5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:41 AM

#2,086,949

Simple solution, before entering your vehicle in the winter months simply walk to the rear of your vehicle and lick the camera sensor. It’s also a salty treat. Win-win

i_cant_sports t1_jaawaez wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:41 AM

#2,086,961

Replying to raynedanser (#2,081,163)

Sure they do. When you start hearing the sound of scraping or cracking metal and ABS, that's when you stop!

/s please for the love of dog

raggedtoad t1_jaawen8 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:42 AM

#2,086,997

Replying to Hefty_Musician2402 (#2,086,591)

Yes, the ones that crunch are known as Italian parallel parking sensors.

swiftsnake t1_jaaws2s wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:45 AM

#2,087,114

Replying to FragilousSpectunkery (#2,082,212)

malm

BeemHume t1_jaax614 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:48 AM

#2,087,244

right?

BeemHume t1_jaax966 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:48 AM

#2,087,277

Replying to FragilousSpectunkery (#2,082,212)

The comment I didnt know I needed

AndiWhyte OP t1_jaaz5k4 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:03 AM

#2,087,829

Replying to butlest (#2,082,397)

Yeah guy. I totally can't parallel park because I made a joke on Reddit. You caught me.

Hefty_Musician2402 t1_jaazul8 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:08 AM

#2,088,040

Replying to raggedtoad (#2,086,997)

I’m just imagining raw spaghetti used as those old “curb feeler” devices from the 50s and 60s 😂

Notmystationbro t1_jab915c wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:25 AM

#2,090,757

Replying to hike_me (#2,086,935)

Always comes down to cost

Notmystationbro t1_jab960p wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:26 AM

#2,090,793

Replying to Majestic-Feedback541 (#2,077,956)

Exactly. Some people got to lazy nowadays to turn their heads around but have no problems looking down at their cell phones hours a day

Notmystationbro t1_jab98ha wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:26 AM

#2,090,826

Replying to plasmatoaste (#2,078,544)

Adjust your side mirrors correctly and you’ll eliminate your blind spots

ShovelPaladin77 t1_jabe6zk wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:14 AM

#2,092,203

Replying to BKofCountedSorrows (#2,078,830)

Then you back up into the Cop car right behind you.

16PennyNailedit t1_jabgiri wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:38 AM

#2,092,797

Replying to kintokae (#2,083,070)

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Low-Carob-5029 t1_jaby2my wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:24 AM

#2,096,892

Use your mirrors, relying on a camera is shameful and unmanly

raynedanser t1_jac50ul wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:04 AM

#2,098,531

Replying to i_cant_sports (#2,086,961)

Should have had my coffee AFTER seeing this. lol

raynedanser t1_jac52ud wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:05 AM

#2,098,547

Replying to Hefty_Musician2402 (#2,086,591)

OOoh! That's what the crunching sound is!

connie1434 t1_jac7vnh wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:40 AM

#2,099,297

I have one just like that!

Hefty_Musician2402 t1_jaca2q0 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:06 PM

#2,099,937

Replying to raynedanser (#2,098,547)

You’re giving me flashbacks to last month: sitting in my truck smoking about to go inside Home Depot and someone tries to pull in next to me, I’m thinking “he’s not gonna make that turn.” Sure enough he realizes he’s too diagonal and backs up to straighten out, cranks his wheel the opposite way, front end of his truck swings out and hits my rear bumper and tail light. Luckily it only hit the bumper ($350-400) and tail light ($50). Missed the bedside panel by 3” ($500+labor, likely several hundred, plus paint, also likely a few hundred and would never match perfectly)

raynedanser t1_jacbe57 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:20 PM

#2,100,344

Replying to Hefty_Musician2402 (#2,099,937)

I'm glad the damage wasn't worse!

Hefty_Musician2402 t1_jaccdtj wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:31 PM

#2,100,636

Replying to raynedanser (#2,100,344)

Thanks, me too!

hugochurch t1_jacda74 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:40 PM

#2,100,930

Replying to BKofCountedSorrows (#2,078,830)

Tried this with my two year old and ended up hitting a stop sign in a Walmart parking lot in Auburn.

EllieVader t1_jacfxvn wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:05 PM

#2,101,770

Replying to saltwaste (#2,080,911)

I had a 2004 and they innovated on their innovation and ditched the tiny wipers in favor of a pair of high pressure jets for each lens. No tiny wipers to maintain and headlights that got washed when I sprayed the windshield!

BKofCountedSorrows t1_jachgun wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:19 PM

#2,102,288

Replying to hugochurch (#2,100,930)

🥇

fastIamnot t1_jacoyju wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:19 PM

#2,104,698

Replying to blutigetranen (#2,084,485)

I challenge you to don a blindfold and earplugs.

JonathanHoughtonHill t1_jacql6d wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:31 PM

#2,105,254

Replying to dr_cl_aphra (#2,080,119)

Ford already has them: https://erticonetwork.com/ford-develops-front-and-rear-view-camera-washers/

chevalier716 t1_jact6pf wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:50 PM

#2,106,019

The road salt ads a privacy filter.

DrGepetto t1_jaczwb4 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:36 PM

#2,108,124

VW?

KingKoopaz t1_jad3v60 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:02 PM

#2,109,478

Same we’re totally twins 😂

roosterjack77 t1_jad68vq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:17 PM

#2,110,248

2015 VW: camera unavailable

gen_existentialdread t1_jadf2hz wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:14 PM

#2,113,049

Replying to saltwaste (#2,080,911)

Remember Saab?

Dore81 t1_jadhvwc wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:32 PM

#2,113,875

I am new to the world of having a back-up cam and I trust that thing about as far as I can throw it which is not far because it’s attached to my truck. It’ll be neck stretches for me.

Soggy_Requirement617 t1_jadi5nz wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM

#2,113,963

It just habit now to swipe my finger over the lense before I hop in

DidDunMegasploded t1_jadlip4 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:55 PM

#2,115,084

Replying to butlest (#2,082,397)

Ah yes, let me just take the checks notes 2-3 days to walk on my own two feet to the town three over from me for work. It's fiiiine, the big chiefaroni loves me, I totally won't get fired or anything. Won't get my pay docked. Won't get yelled at. Nothing will happen, because I'm special!