Who here runs a dash cam?

[widebody911]

[69porsche]

Anyone using a Garmin Dash Cam?
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/567313/pn/010-01750-00#

[A930Rocket]

I just bought the VIOFO a119 v2 a few weeks ago. The instruction manual sucked, but YouTube had videos on how to set it up. I do need to hardwire it, as it’s just plugged in the power port now. It has a very small screen to look at. I tried to transfer it to my laptop and had to download a program to see it.

Next time I’ll buy something with a bigger screen and easier to operate. But then, maybe it’s just me.

I bought a 4 way adapter for my iPhone 8 to plug the SD card, etc. into. It doesn’t see anything. Tried a thumb drive and not enough power to operate it.

https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Included-Optional-included-Certified/dp/B01M28B92C

[Baz]

My dash cam is still working great!

I never hard wired it into my system...rather have been plugging in the cigarette lighter plug each time I drive and removing it when done driving.

The thing is......once in a while I forget to plug it in and I'm thinking - what if something happened and I didn't have my dash cam benefits? All because I was too lazy to hard wire it - even though Craigster has mentoned doing it for his - at least a couple times here. Duh!

So, this task finally made it's way up my to-do list and in preparation I was checking out YT and found this video that shows some little fuse taps that make the job a lot easier - and thought I'd share in case it's of interest.

All the years of doing car stereos we just found a place to wrap a wire around or attach a spade and we were good to go. Now they have these fancy gizmos......and I like it!

Available on Amazon apparently.

[Baz]

Going to check my Silverado today and will post as appropriate in case it's of interest.

[recycled sixtie]

I have my dash cam running all the time in my Miata NC. It is not a very visible car at all. My suv I feel I don't have the need for it but should.
Cheers, Guy

[Brando]

Since I got hit last April, I have been running a helmet cam whenever I ride. The ***** I see on a regular basis... Red light runners, inattentive drivers, general stupidity. The crappy thing is, you could have a video running that clearly sees the offending driver AND license plate, notify the PD/CHP and they still will do nothing about it. Ridiculous.

Example: https://imgur.com/a/38pPWBe


I do catch neat stuff every now and then: https://imgur.com/a/HQNisCu

[A930Rocket]

I recently hard wired mine after living with it plugged into the lighter. Unfortunately, the over head light power turns off after I leave the truck.

The camera turns on but I have to press a button every time.

Going to find a permanent power source soon....

[Baz]

OK, I found a kit on Amazon that is designed for my Spy Tech cam and has exactly what I need:

Spy Tec Dash Cam Hardwire Fuse Kit with Micro USB Direct Hardwire Car Charger Cable Kit for Dash Cameras (Micro USB and Fuse Kit)

I love reading product reviews and in this case, there's several that contain actual photos of the install by the purchaser.

Shouldn't be a big deal once I receive my kit. As long as I use the right fuse location though (as A930 above found out!)!

[sugarwood]

In my DD, I have a dashcam wired into the glovebox cig lighter.
Totally hidden and turns on/off with the ignition. Set it and forget it.

My 911 cig lighter probably would not work because of the euro sizing.

If someone can post a hard wired solution, both the products and how you routed it,
I would install a dashcam into my 911.

Can you explain again how the ATO fuse kit would splice into the ancient fuse box of the 911?

[MBAtarga]

This capture is of road debris - some sort of rubber mat - that I ran "into" and over. It took at the lower spoiler and radiator shield a few weeks ago. Out of pocket right at $100. Didn't bother with even calling insurance. Unfortunately, the debris had apparently been out on the interstate for a while. Just after I hit it - an 18 wheeler was pulled over to the shoulder. He hit the same debris and it took out air lines to his left rear wheels.

[dad911]

Above from Amazon Dash Cam Crosstour 1080P

[A930Rocket]

I didn’t do anything, but all of a sudden, it turns on and off with the key.

I’m not going to touch it.

I do wish I had a bigger screen though.

[MBAtarga]

Below is what I ordered off Amazon. The aux cable I bought attaches to the OBDII connector - which powers the dashcam 24 hrs/day so it can be used to detect motion while the vehicle is parked. If anything triggers the motion detector the dashcam captures the video. The cable is about 6 or 8 feet (don't recall) so there is plenty of length to route overhead in the headliner trim from the rear view mirror and down the A pillar to the OBDII connector.

[sc_rufctr]

[MBAtarga]

The dashcam I mention above is back on Slickdeals forum today. Discount is about $25 savings.

https://slickdeals.net/f/13739276-aukey-dr02-1080p-dashcam-w-sony-sensor-night-vision-45-45-more-free-shipping?src=frontpage

[RANDY P]

(I probably posted already but, o well)-

I USED to own a Blackvue. No bueno when car has a big stereo and rough ride, kept triggering. also it eventually died after a few years.

Wouldn't do it again.