Why do YOU want a Slate?

[Luxrage]

All of the many cameras on my Tesla record constantly. Also the car is not a "most" regarding when rear camera can be viewed. I can turn on rear camera at any time. My most common use is when pulling forward into a garage with a door to make sure I am far enough forward that the trunk swing can't contact the closed door. But I also use it in other circumstances.

I had a Honda HRV loaner that had a blindspot camera on the right mirror that you could turn on at any time, I really liked that ability. Made curbside parking a dream, especially since it was a loaner.

 

[SparkYellow]

All of the many cameras on my Tesla record constantly. Also the car is not a "most" regarding when rear camera can be viewed. I can turn on rear camera at any time. My most common use is when pulling forward into a garage with a door to make sure I am far enough forward that the trunk swing can't contact the closed door. But I also use it in other circumstances.

Yes I have heard that about Teslas. I should have specified that my experience is only with gas cars, older, entry-level or mid-trim. The newest I own is 2017. 😁

 

[AmatuerX]

My most common use is when pulling forward into a garage with a door to make sure I am far enough forward that the trunk swing can't contact the closed door.

I also do this! But I am not averse to installing a string in the garage to hit the windshield when I pull in the right amount. 😁

With the Teslas the visibility is so bad a rear camera is necessary. With the Slate I expect the visibility to be great (in truck form), that I can see a backup camera not offering a lot of value.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I also do this! But I am not averse to installing a string in the garage to hit the windshield when I pull in the right amount. 😁

With the Teslas the visibility is so bad a rear camera is necessary. With the Slate I expect the visibility to be great (in truck form), that I can see a backup camera not offering a lot of value.

I'm part Italian.

 

[KevinRS]

I also do this! But I am not averse to installing a string in the garage to hit the windshield when I pull in the right amount. 😁

With the Teslas the visibility is so bad a rear camera is necessary. With the Slate I expect the visibility to be great (in truck form), that I can see a backup camera not offering a lot of value.

A backup camera gives you a wide angle view, from that point where it is mounted. It lets you see stuff you just can't see at all from the driver's position. For example backing out of a parking spot where you've got a van, box truck, or other opaque large vehicle beside you, so you can't see oncoming vehicles or pedestrians.