Ex still gives advice (and annoys me lol)

[Scorchbeast03]

Okay, so my ex still texts me sometimes. She's in Wisconsin now, runs a small snow plow business out of her dad's old shop. She bought a 2019 Ford F250 with the rear camera and says it's "a must-have" for commercial plowing. I don't know why she thinks I need advice but she keeps sending links to camera upgrades. I've got the 2013 F250 with no camera and I've been relying on mirrors and instinct. I did clip a mailbox last winter. Wasn't even going fast. IDK if I should upgrade. But the cost of the camera system alone is almost as much as a good set of tires. Does anyone here run a similar rig with zero camera? What's the real difference in daily operation?

 

[Blytheezxc]

You can definitely plow with a 2013 F250 and no rear camera, plenty of people do. A camera mostly just makes backing up easier and a bit safer, but it's not a must have especially if youre real careful. Considering the cost, it might make more sense to invest in tires or other gear instead. Do you mostly plow open areas, or tight spots where a camera would really help?

 

[LostMine85]

Okay, so my ex still texts me sometimes. She's in Wisconsin now, runs a small snow plow business out of her dad's old shop. She bought a 2019 Ford F250 with the rear camera and says it's "a must-have" for commercial plowing. I don't know why she thinks I need advice but she keeps sending links to camera upgrades. I've got the 2013 F250 with no camera and I've been relying on mirrors and instinct. I did clip a mailbox last winter. Wasn't even going fast. IDK if I should upgrade. But the cost of the camera system alone is almost as much as a good set of tires. Does anyone here run a similar rig with zero camera? What's the real difference in daily operation?

looks like you have an ex problem lol. but, yeah, A backup camera for commercial plowing, it's a massive efficiency and safety upgrade.
It lets you get closer to obstacles like buildings, cars, and curbs with precision, which means less time on a job and a cleaner plow.
The camera eliminates blind spots from the plow itself, and it's a total game changer for backing up with a large, heavy truck. It's a tool, not a luxury.

 

[Scorchbeast03]

I've mostly been plowing open lots and long driveways but I do get a few tight spots near garages and fences where I have to inch back real slow. I get what you're saying about the camera helping with blind spots and yeah, I've had a few close calls where I had to jump out and check clearance. Still not sure I'd call it a must-have but I can see how it'd save time and stress. If I find a decent setup under $200 that doesn't involve tearing apart the tailgate, I might give it a shot before winter hits.