Where do I get power for my backup camera

[edilks]

I just purchased an aftermarket backup camera for my 2023 JD 318G skid steer.
I see where I can mount the screen, right under the main control panel.
Where can I source switched power for the camera? It needs to be between 12 and 24v.
It is very easy to plug it into the cigarette lighter outlet but I would like it to be switched - the outlet doesn't appear to be.
I see a 2 available, open connectors for accessories. Anyone have an idea which one I could tap into and what they are used for?
One of them has switched 14 volts on it (red/black wires) but I would like to investigate first. Not sure if it could supply the necessary current also a little suspicious about the odd voltage level.

Thanks for any help. -Eric

 

[Mobiltech]

Most skid steers have a power plug for a beacon near the rear of the cab.
You will see 14 volts running. Otherwise should be about 12.8 volts engine off.
I hooked my camera into the tail lights.
The camera is very low power draw so you don’t really need to worry about overloading any circuits.

 

[stefuel]

I also have a aftermarket camera that I tied to the lighing system. Mine is wifi so the display can be a tablet or smart phone. I discovered last weekend while doing some landscaping that keeping the tablet screen on all the time quickly depletes the tablet battery. I thought about pulling power from the backup alarm but that wouldn't work for me as when it shuts down, the wifi signal is lost and I have to physically reconnect. That might work for you but in my case, I'm going to add a usb port to the machine to power the tablet when in use

 

[edilks]

Thanks. I contacted the local JD dealer and he told me about a camera power connector that is near the camera mounted in the back. Just didn't see it.
The info you gave me is better. I actually need the power in the front as it is carried in a single power/video cable from the monitor to the camera in the back. Can't switch it around.

 

[edilks]

Thanks. I like the cabled video over wireless. I have read about a lot of connection/clarity problems with wireless.

 

[mg2361]

Welcome to HEF edilks !

There is a single red wire down below the fuse panel on the right side that is a switched power source. A serial number of the machine could help as well, since there is several different versions of that machine.