Dual Camera Side Arm

Updated October 29, 2026 19:17

The Dual Camera Side Arm features two (2) analog high-definition cameras in a single foot-long foldaway arm, capturing the forward-steer tire area and the furthest out from the vehicle, eliminating blind spots at the vehicle’s sides.

Each camera has a 130° horizontal and 70° vertical field of view and wide dynamic range (WDR) technology, which ensures the camera's footage remains clear and balanced under varying lighting conditions. The rear-facing camera is also mirrored by default to provide a clear rearward view, and it includes IR LEDs to extend its night-vision range.

The Side Arm has a foldaway mechanism that allows the arm to fold in the event of a strike, reducing potential damage to the cameras or housing.

Variations & Part Numbers

The Camera Side Arm can also be purchased as a Single Camera Side Arm with only the rear-facing camera for a more traditional side-camera view while maintaining the foot-long vantage point.

For this reason, the Dual Camera Side Arm is available in four variations: Passenger- or Driver-side housing and Single- or Dual-Camera. For this reason, this device has four unique part numbers for each variation:

[PC-1931] – (Driver) Dual Camera Side Arm
[PC-1932] – (Driver) Single Camera Side Arm
[PC-1933] – (Passenger) Dual Camera Side Arm
[PC-1934] – (Passenger) Single Camera Side Arm

Mounting

The Dual Camera Side Arms typically mount on the panel between the vehicle doors and the hood.

Select the mounting location.
1. Verify that there is sufficient clearance on and behind the selected location for the camera and its cable to be safely routed into the vehicle body.
2. If possible, connect the camera to a monitor or camera view tester before mounting to verify that the captured view is as desired.
Hold the side arm’s rubber gasket to the vehicle body and mark its four (4) mounting notches and the center cable hole area.
Drill the cable hole and mounting notches.
1. Verify that the camera can be safely mounted at the selected location, if not already done.
2. Use a 7/8” hole saw to drill the A/V cable hole.
3. Use a 1/4” bit to drill the four (4) mounting notches.
Mount the side arm.
1. Route both of the camera cables through the vehicle's A/V cable hole.
  - If the vehicle panel opens directly into the cab and the area is typically waterproof, seal the hole with RVT, silicone, or butyl tape to prevent water from entering the cab.
2. Align the rubber gasket and the arm's base to the mounting notches on the vehicle.
3. Mount the arm with four (4) nuts and bolts.
Aim the cameras.
1. Loosen the two (2) alignment screws at the sides of each camera ball.
2. Angle each camera to capture the desired view.
  - If possible, connect the camera to a monitor or camera view tester to verify its view.
Route the camera's cable towards its connection device.
1. This could be a monitor, DVR, or multiplexer.
2. Use A/V Extension cables to extend the camera connections up to 30 m, and A/V Splitter Cables to split the signal between multiple devices.
3. Follow the vehicle's OEM wiring and paths whenever possible.
4. Secure the cable to the vehicle's wiring or body.

Configuration Options

Just as there are Dual Camera Side Arm variations, there are numerous possible installation configurations that allow these multi-camera devices to be viewed in the vehicle cabin.

Standard Configuration

Using a more classic connection to a monitor limits the number of cameras to the monitor's available channels. For example:

3-Channel Monitor + (Driver) Single Camera Side Arm + (Passenger) Single Camera Side Arm.
- Closest to a standard side camera configuration, captures only the rear-facing view with the added benefit of the side arm’s foot-long vantage point.
3-Channel Monitor + (Driver) Single Camera Side Arm + (Passenger) Dual Camera Side Arm.
- Captures the key passenger-side forward-steer tire area, along with rear-facing views on both sides, displaying each view individually on the monitor.
Quad Monitor + (Driver) Dual Camera Side Arm + (Passenger) Dual Camera Side Arm.
- Includes forward- and rear-facing views for both cameras, and each can be displayed as a split-screen or individual view with the Quad Monitor’s configuration.
- This would be the most recommended Standard configuration.

With a 2-Channel Multiplexer

Two connected camera images are stitched together and output as a single AHD view, allowing the Dual Camera Side Arm to be connected and displayed on a Monitor as a single view. For example:

3-Channel Monitor + Two (2) 2-Channel Multiplexers + (Driver) Dual Camera Side Arm + (Passenger) Dual Camera Side Arm + Rear Heavy Duty Camera.
- Displays the Dual Camera Side Arms as split-screen views and allows for a Rear View Camera to be added to the system.

As Ranger DVR Output

All camera views are output by the Ranger DVR to a single monitor connector. The Ranger’s trigger wires are connected, and the device is configured to output the appropriate camera view when prompted.

3-Channel Monitor + Ranger DVR + HDMI to AHD Adapter + Driver Dual Camera Side Arm + Passenger Dual Camera Side Arm + Rear Heavy Duty Camera.
- Displays each camera view from the Ranger DVR’s output as triggered by vehicle signals.

With Multiple Monitors

The displays can be installed to mimic side and rearview mirrors, allowing each camera to have a dedicated monitor.

Three (3) 3-Channel Monitors + (Driver) Dual Camera Side Arm + (Passenger) Dual Camera Side Arm + Rear Heavy Duty Camera
- Each of the Side Arm camera views would display individually on the monitor.