A horse trailer monitoring system is a miniature camera installed in the horse trailer which transmits a picture to a small color LCD monitor in the truck cab which allows you to view your horses while they are in transport, giving them safety & security and peace of mind to you.

Every horse owner or equine-transport company who travels with horses whether 5 miles, 500 or 5,000 miles should own a system to provide them with the ability to see and hear what is happening in the trailer at all times.  Our systems take the guess-work out of hauling, eliminating the “what’s happening back there” feeling requiring you to worry, wonder and have to find a safe place to pull off the road in order to physically go back and check out what the sound or movement was all about.  This can all be achieved at an affordable price – much less than the cost of an emergency vet bill.  Consider what we’ve all spent on our trucks, trailers, tack and the horses themselves and you will surely agree that the price of one of our systems is a small percentage of that but, more importantly, consider it an insurance policy for the safety of your horse.

The biggest advantage of purchasing through HorseTrailerMonitor.com is due to our passion for what we do.  We are horse people ourselves and understand the culture, language, needs and love of horse owners of all breeds and disciplines.  Why buy from a faceless, corporate electronics giant when you can get personal and professional service from someone who truly knows how you feel about protecting your treasured animals and your investment in them.  Our toll-free customer service number will connect you with us at 1-877-TRLR-CAM (875-7226).  We want to bring safety & security to all horses and peace of mind to the owners who love them!  Because, your horse is worth it!

There are two types of horse trailer monitoring systems available through HorseTrailerMonitor.com: the direct-wired system and the wireless system.  We also offer wireless barn monitoring systems as well as sophisticated video surveillance systems to protect your home, ranch or business featuring DVR recording and the optional remote video internet access.

The direct wired horse trailer monitoring system camera is mounted in a location within the horse trailer which allows for full viewing of the horses.  Several possible locations include the back right corner for slant loads and either the top middle of the back wall or top middle of the front wall in the case of a 2-horse straight load trailer.  The camera utilizes a cable run through and under the floor of the horse trailer with the plugs for power, video and audio (if chosen as an option) at the gooseneck or hitch of the trailer.  The monitor is installed in the truck cab and the power cable is connected to either the battery directly or to a fuse which supplies adequate amps to power the unit.  The cable then continues under the body of the truck and runs to the back bumper where it is available to plug into the trailer wires.  This is similar to the way the trailer lights and brakes are connected.

The advantage of the Direct Wired Horse Trailer Monitoring System is that there is no possible outside electrical interference since the image and sound are carried over direct cables.

The standard features of the Direct Wired Horse Trailer Monitoring System are:

1. 7” Color LCD Video Monitor
2. 25’ of cable for the truck installation
3. One (1) Color/Infrared Camera
4. 50’ of cable for the trailer installation
5. Mounting Bracket for the Monitor
6. Mounting Bracket for the Camera
7. Remote Control for the Monitor
8. Accessories Plug for future DVD Player attachment
9. Two (2) 110v Power Transformers

There are three (3) options available with the Direct Wired Horse Trailer Monitoring System: 1.) a second camera can be added – either another camera inside the horse trailer or outside as a rear-view/back-up camera; and 2.) Sound/Audio Feature can be added on the camera; and 3.) our DVD/MP3/CD Player can be purchased separately to use with the monitor when not transporting your horses.

The Wireless Horse Trailer Monitoring System utilizes antennas to transmit the video & audio signals between the camera and monitor.  The camera is installed using the wiring for the trailer interior light system.  The camera is located in a strategically placed position allowing complete visuals of your horses.  The closest interior light is disconnected and the power wire and ground are located.  The wires from the camera are attached to the power and ground.  The monitor is located in the truck cab and power is derived from the power point plug in the dashboard.  You also have the option of running a separate power line from the trailer’s electrical system directly to the camera.

The advantage of the Wireless Horse Trailer Monitoring System is that is allows the user to move the camera from trailer to barn or trailer to trailer and move the monitor from truck cab to home with minimal work or difficulty.

The standard features of the Wireless Horse Trailer Monitoring System are:

1. 5-1/2” Color LCD Video Monitor
2. One (1) Color Camera with Sound
3. Mounting Bracket for Monitor
4. Mounting Bracket for Camera
5. Two (2) Power Point Plugs
6. Two (2) 110v Power Transformers
7. Accessories Plug for future DVD Player attachment
8. Two (2) sets of Antennae

There are three (3) options available with the Direct Wired Horse Trailer Monitoring System: 1.) three (3) additional cameras can be added – either a combination of 2 more cameras inside the horse trailer and outside as a rear-view/back-up camera, or 3 inside; and 2.) an upgrade to Infrared/Night Vision cameras; and 3.) our DVD/MP3/CD Player can be purchased separately to use with the monitor when not transporting your horses.

Both systems require patience and a little time to install.  Each trailer is built differently and depending upon which system is purchased, the requirements also vary.  Using the tools recommended in the Installation Instructions provided with your purchase, you should avoid any problems.  If you are not familiar at all with car/truck electronics, we recommend that you have the truck portion of the Direct Wired System installed by a professional.  An auto electronics company which installs car stereos and alarm systems will be very familiar with the requirements for the Direct Wired System.

Yes, we have an excellent technical support staff with a toll-free number available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time.  Once your system arrives, it is mandatory that you and/or your installer contact them to validate your warranty prior to installation.  This insures that all parts of your system are working properly prior to any wires being cut.

The Wireless Monitoring System can be transferred to another trailer by pre-wiring the power cable and installing a second mounting bracket.  Both are available for purchase as accessories on our website or through our toll-free number.  When wishing to move from one trailer to another, simply unscrew the camera from the mounting bracket in the first trailer and screw on to the bracket in the second trailer.

If you are moving the camera from the trailer to the barn, also install another mounting bracket in the location desired in the barn, making sure you are near a 110 volt outlet where you will plug it directly into using the power transformer provided with your system.

When moving the monitor from the truck to the house, unplug the monitor from the power point plug and remove from the mounting bracket.  Locate the place in the house where you can get a “line of sight” from the camera, pull out the stand on the back of the monitor and plug the 110v power transformer into an outlet.

HorseTrailerMonitor.com’s Wireless Monitoring Systems can transmit from 300 feet to 3,000 feet between monitor and camera depending upon the type of system purchased.  For distances of 500 feet or more, it is required to have a wireless receiver.  This receiver can accommodate up to four (4) cameras and connects to your own home television.

The advantage of monitoring in your barn includes the ability to see mares in foal, horses quarantined due to ill health or injury, as well as security and peace of mind knowing your animals can be seen both day and at night without lights using our infrared/night vision cameras.

HorseTrailerMonitor.com offers a full one (1) year warranty on all its products provided that the customer validates the warranty by calling our Technical Support Department immediately after receipt of their systems to insure they are in excellent condition and working order prior to installation.  We believe so much in our products that we have set the highest standards for their performance and guarantee them as such.

HorseTrailerMonitor.com offers many different types of cameras.  Some of our most popular models include Infrared/Night Vision, Wide Angle & High Resolution, and Weather-proof housings.  If you have a specific application, we can find the right camera to fit your needs.

You can use the wireless system for several other applications outside of horse-related activities including: