These two solve the same problem in different architectures. The Furrion Vision S+ is a self-contained system: camera, monitor and wireless link in one purchase. The Garmin BC 50 is a camera alone, which displays on a compatible Garmin navigator you must already own or buy.
That difference cascades into everything — installation, dash clutter, expandability and total cost. This comparison works through each, using both manufacturers' published information.
The two products compared
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Product A
Furrion
Furrion Vision S+ 5-Inch RV Backup Camera System
Upper Mid-Range ($$$)
Best for: Furrion-prepped RVs and buyers who want a complete kit
A digital wireless backup camera system with a 5-inch monitor and a weatherproof sharkfin-style rear camera, built as Furrion's updated Vision S+ generation.
Product B
Garmin
Garmin BC 50 Wireless Backup Camera
Mid-Range ($$)
Best for: owners already running a compatible Garmin RV navigator
A wireless backup camera designed to pair with compatible Garmin RV navigators, displaying the rear view directly on the navigation unit's screen instead of a separate monitor.
Comparison at a glance
| Category | Furrion Vision S+ | Garmin BC 50 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5-inch touchscreen monitor | Compatible Garmin navigator screen | Depends on setup |
| Connection | Digital wireless | Digital wireless | Tie |
| Night vision | Infrared LED | Yes | Tie |
| Standalone use | Yes — includes its own monitor | No — requires a compatible Garmin navigator | Furrion |
| Dash space used | Adds a monitor | Uses the navigator already fitted | Garmin |
| Expandable to more cameras | Yes, supports additional Vision S+ cameras | Limited by the paired navigator | Furrion |
| Price tier | Upper Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Garmin, if you own the navigator |
| Check price | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon |
System versus accessory
The Furrion is a complete solution, which makes it the simpler purchase when nothing relevant is already fitted. Buy it and you have a rear view, regardless of what else is on your dash.
The Garmin is an accessory to a navigator. If you already run a compatible Garmin RV unit, it is the cheaper and tidier route — one screen doing two jobs. If you do not, the true cost includes the navigator, and the comparison stops being close.
What is already on your RV
The Furrion prep plate fitted to many RVs is a genuine advantage: the sharkfin camera bolts to existing hardware with power already run, turning a wiring project into a bracket job.
The BC 50 mounts where you choose, commonly at the licence plate or on a surface mount, and needs power at that location. On a rig without any camera prep, both systems require similar effort at the rear.
Living with each one
A dedicated monitor can stay on permanently as a rear-view mirror, which many owners come to rely on more than the reversing function. A navigator-based display has to share the screen with navigation, which is fine while reversing but less convenient as a constant rear view mid-route.
Against that, one screen instead of two is a meaningful difference in a cramped cab, particularly in a van or small motorhome.
Which should you buy?
Buy the Furrion Vision S+ if your RV has the prep plate, if you want a permanent rear-view display, or if you plan to add side cameras later.
Buy the Garmin BC 50 if you already own a compatible Garmin navigator and want to keep the dash clear. If you are buying both from scratch, compare the combined price against a complete Furrion system before deciding.
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Final verdict
If your RV is Furrion prepped or you want a dedicated always-on rear view, take the Vision S+. If a compatible Garmin navigator is already on your dash, the BC 50 is the cheaper, tidier way to get the same view.
Best for Furrion-prepped RVs and buyers who want a complete kit
Furrion Vision S+ 5-Inch RV Backup Camera System
The compact 5-inch monitor and sharkfin camera housing take up less dash and exterior space than the larger 7-inch configuration.
Best for owners already running a compatible Garmin RV navigator
Garmin BC 50 Wireless Backup Camera
Combining the backup camera feed with the navigator screen reduces dashboard clutter to a single display.
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