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Old 02-24-2021, 08:38 PM #31
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Dongar released the adapter for 2020+ 4R's not too long ago

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My dash cam - an HP brand one - has an internal battery for that. It does act as a motion sensor and records anytime there is motion. I'd guess most of them that do this have an internal battery for that function.
FYI, dash cams with batteries are a bad idea if you leave them mounted all the time. Lithium batteries are not designed for high temp and will swell up and vent gasses (sometimes catch fire) if left in vehicles. I had a Bluetooth adapter on a visor in the California sun once and the battery expanded so much it cracked open the plastic case.
I will Always use capacitor dash cams and if I want motion I’ll hard wire it.
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I just set up Nexar cameras in my 4runner and my wife’s van. They’re fairly inexpensive and seem to work well. It’s not hard to route the wire so you don’t see it either. Only part you can see on the 4runner is where I ran it into the center console. I got the family deal so I have an extra I’d be willing to part with that’s never been opened for a good price.
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I am using Garmin Dash Cam 56 and ran the wires around the driver pillar, under the steering wheel and on the side of center console to connect to one of the back usb ports.
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Interesting to tap into mirror for dashcam power - would it power during parking mode?

I picked up the Thinkware Q800Pro Dual and the OBD power connector, so will need to run power down the A-pillar. I did remove the one nut behind the SRS plastic plug, and the weatherstripping, loosened the A-pillar trim but did not remove yet, looking for any cautions regarding air bag - presumably the sensors are elsewhere?

I too am interested in pros/cons of routing rear cam wires along door sills versus headliner?


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Can't resist that I've been contemplating a dash cam for a while. How is everyone routing the wires for the rear cam??
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Dongar released the adapter for 2020+ 4R's not too long ago

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Installed this a couple weeks ago and works fine. Not as simple as the"plug and play" Tacoma one, but still fairly easy. Took about 20 minutes to install, purely due to my unfamiliarity with the overhead console assembly. Would probably take 10 minutes if I had to do it again.

For those interested, the max power specs allow for powering a GoPro as well as most dash cams.
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i finally bought the toyota oem dashcam. here's my unboxing video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J7XgC_D0yw

i intend to hardwire it. i was reading the manual and it seems to be very simple to operate. you can wirelessly transfer the video and there's a toyota app you can use too for your smartphone.


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Does anyone here use the TOYOTA OEM cam? Would like to hear people's thoughts on it compared to some of the more common 3rd party options. Price I guess for TOYOTA is high?
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I have an OEM for sale. Sold my wife's runner and took it out!
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Simple plug and play if you have an autodimming rear mirror.

The Garmin 56 dashcam installed in my 2015 4Runner limited has a MicroUSB socket. MiniUSB is less common.

SimpleUSB 12V to MicroUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter
Amazon.com: SimpleUSB 12V to MicroUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter: Computers & Accessories

SimpleUSBCable 12V to MiniUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter
Amazon.com: SimpleUSBCable 12V to MiniUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter: Home Audio & Theater
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Simple plug and play if you have an autodimming rear mirror.

The Garmin 56 dashcam installed in my 2015 4Runner limited has a MicroUSB socket. MiniUSB is less common.

SimpleUSB 12V to MicroUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter
Amazon.com: SimpleUSB 12V to MicroUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter: Computers & Accessories

SimpleUSBCable 12V to MiniUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter
Amazon.com: SimpleUSBCable 12V to MiniUSB Two-Prong Universal Dashcam Adapter: Home Audio & Theater
2020+ autodimming rearview is not plug and play. You have to remove the overhead console if you don't want to plug into the built-in USBs.
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There's an adapter that plugs into the OEM power plug for the mirror and gives a USB outlet for power, check out this post

Clean Wiring For Dash Cam Install on 4Runner - Dongar Technologies

This wouldn't work for me since I use the Blackvue with the battery backup
I read that this does not work for any camera that utilizes parking mode. Is that accurate?
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I read that this does not work for any camera that utilizes parking mode. Is that accurate?
Unless the camera has a built in battery for reserve power, yes that is accurate. The adapater gets power from the auto-dimming mirror supply, and is only fed when the vehicle is on. So when the vehicle is off there is no power going to the mirror or camera.
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I read that this does not work for any camera that utilizes parking mode. Is that accurate?
Correct, it runs off of ACC so only has power when the truck is on
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