EchoMaster, the safety and security brand of AAMP Global, introduced the Intellihaul 2.0 Trailering Camera System into Chevrolet and GMC dealerships. This system was developed for Next Generation 2019+ Light Duty and 2020+ Heavy Duty Silverado and Sierra Trucks that are not available with the UVS High Definition Surround Vision Package.
Built with towing in mind, this system includes side blind spot cameras, a wireless trailer camera, and an integrated smart graphical user interface. The smart graphical user interface is integrated into the factory screen and automatically activates cameras based on driver behavior – left and right turn signals, placing the vehicle in reverse. Manual camera activation is also available using the touch screen controls.
While towing in Silverado and Sierra trucks, the driver is presented with significant blind spot areas when driving, parking, and reversing. This system provides visibility into those blind spots to help improve the driver's situational awareness, enabling a safer and more informed driving experience.
The proprietary mirror caps or pods, to house the high-definition blind spot cameras, were engineered to match the factory side mirror color and texture. The camera housing will seamlessly integrate into the vehicle's side mirrors to provide more visibility into those blind spots without adding any additional bulk to the vehicle.
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) was designed to have the same look and feel as the Next Generation 2019+ Light Duty and the 2020+ Heavy Duty Silverado and Sierra Trucks' factory head unit. This intuitive GUI allows manual activation of all cameras, plus a split and multi-view screen option.
Intellihaul 2.0 Trailering Camera System features:
- High-definition side blind spot cameras
- Factory-matched side mirror pods/caps
- Analog high-definition wireless trailer camera
- Cameras display on factory screen
- Driver activated cameras: reverse, left and right turn signals, or front (if installed)
- Smart Graphical User Interface (GUI) – integrated into factory radio
- GUI touch screen controls
- Multi-camera views available
- Four video inputs
- Two side 720p blind spot cameras
- Two factory-matched side mirror caps (color black) for light duty/pods for heavy duty
- AHD wireless trailer camera
- Smart module
- Integration and installation accessories
- Adding this system to a vehicle will not void the factory warranty, according to the company
There are two versions of Intellihaul 2.0 Trailering Camera System. One version is developed specifically for Next Generation 2019+ Light Duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks and the other version for Next Generation 2020+ Heavy Duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. The difference between the two versions is the factory matched side blind spot camera housing.
No. 19421450 – for Next Generation 2019 + Light Duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Truck
Compatible models include: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ (not available with (UVS) High Definition Surround Vision), High Country (not available with (UVS) High Definition Surround Vision); GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, Elevation, SLT (not available with (UVS) High Definition Surround Vision), AT4 (not available with (UVS) High Definition Surround Vision), Denali (not available with (UVS) High Definition Surround Vision).
No. 19421451 – for Next Generation 2020 + Heavy Duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks
Compatible models include: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD LT, LTZ (not available with (UVS) High Definition Surround Vision); GMC Sierra 2500 HD/3500 HD SLE, SLT (not available with (UVS) High Definition Surround Vision), AT4 (not available with (UVS)High Definition Surround Vision).
The Intellihaul 2.0 Trailering Camera System can support four cameras. The system includes two side blind spot cameras and a wireless trailering camera. Users can add one additional camera to the system to customize it – either a front camera or second wireless trailer camera.
The optional front camera was designed to mount to the truck's front grill or bumper. The HD camera contains a Sony IMX 225 Sensor and provides a 170-degree viewing angle. The camera can be set up to automatically activate based on driver speed or manually activated by the integrated touch screen GUI.
A high-definition Wireless Trailer Camera is included in the Intellihaul 2.0 Trailering Camera System. Users also have the ability to add a second Wireless Trailer Camera. The Wireless Trailer Camera includes a 2.4g Wireless AHD camera and receiver. Instead of grabbing power from the vehicle, the camera will hardwire to the trailer light for power. The camera can provide an automatic behind-trailer view when backing up or on demand anytime using the integrated touch screen GUI.
EchoMaster and General Motors introduced the first version of the Intellihaul Trailering Camera System to the public March 16, 2016, at the Dallas Auto Show. The first generation was developed for 2014-2018 light duty and 2015-2019 heavy duty Silverado and Sierra Trucks. The continued collaboration between EchoMaster and General Motors has enabled version 2.0 of Intellihaul.
"We've made many updates to Intellihaul 2.0," said Don Zaney, vice president of product development, "We've made the system more responsive to driver behavior – there is now a setting for automatic activation of the front camera when the driver is driving under a specific speed. Our graphical user interface was designed to match the factory radio's interface for a seamless user experience. We've also made updates on what the driver does not see – installers no longer need to remove the vehicle dash to install the system."
