Dashboard cam?

[e60ral]

After research I bought this because of the reviews of the HD quality even at night time. Also the camera can be removed from the cradle simply if you don't want to keep it in view while parked.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F2NKQV2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

if you haven't already bought it, i strongly suggest one that uses an adhesive mount vs suction. with suction mounts you'll never be able to get all the vibration out of the image (and eventually it will fall down). My Viofo clips on and off but is adhesive mounted.

 

[wadle5]

if you haven't already bought it, i strongly suggest one that uses an adhesive mount vs suction. with suction mounts you'll never be able to get all the vibration out of the image (and eventually it will fall down). My Viofo clips on and off but is adhesive mounted.

Going on nearly 2 years now, several roadtrips, several off roading bouts and hasn't been an issue yet. It is a pretty stout rigging system this uses apparently. I will see if I can pull some video off and show how stable it is here later tonight.

 

[Sled Driver]

A few questions for you folks running dashcams:

Are you guys running a rear cam too, and how do you have it mounted? I use the rear window a bunch to load stuff in the back so I'm looking for a solution that doesn't interfere with its operation.

Do you take down your cams whenever you park? Here in Houston smash-and-grab thefts are all too common, so I never leave anything of value (or anything that looks like it might have something of value, even empty gym bags) in my truck, so I need something that is easy to clip on and off its mount.

If you do take it down (and you run a rear cam), how do you deal with your rear cam? Just open the back up and take it out each time?

Thanks
Sled Driver

 

[kromealt]

A few questions for you folks running dashcams:

My rear cam wire is pushed into the rubber door trim out of sight, I use two very strong magnets (from inside an old HDD) to mount the cam to the ceiling which works great.

Rear tint is dark enough and cam position makes it invisible on the rear unless window is down - can still see my front though.

 

[ayeyothisiskyle]

Look at capacitor versions rather than battery operated versions. They will do better with heat, and the battery won't die after hundreds of over-charging cycles.

I have this one when it went on sale: http://a.co/bzua1EK

 

[wadle5]

A few questions for you folks running dashcams:

Are you guys running a rear cam too, and how do you have it mounted? I use the rear window a bunch to load stuff in the back so I'm looking for a solution that doesn't interfere with its operation.

Do you take down your cams whenever you park? Here in Houston smash-and-grab thefts are all too common, so I never leave anything of value (or anything that looks like it might have something of value, even empty gym bags) in my truck, so I need something that is easy to clip on and off its mount.

If you do take it down (and you run a rear cam), how do you deal with your rear cam? Just open the back up and take it out each time?

Thanks
Sled Driver

I debated it(rear camera), but wanted to test out the system first with one camera so i haven't purchased a rear yet. As you stated I was fearful of smash and grabs with an expensive electronic hanging on my windshield so that was one of the main selling points of the camera I purchased. Pops right out of the dock in less than a second and has its own padded carrying case. The back camera I think depending on tint and the angle would be harder to see to any passerby as compared to a front camera on a windshield.(but thats just my theory)

 

[chiz45]

ironically, a car swiped my DS rear this morning and drove off!! I yelled out the plate number a few times but apparently i disabled audio so my camera did not capture it. I previously didn't think a rear was necessary, but am not changing my opinion. The damage is very minor, just paint. The rear bumper still lines up on all sides and corners.

Removal is quick, disconnect the charger cable and slide the camera up and out of the mounting plate. I do this when my dash faces direct light, and overnight. During summer, it will fall off the window due to interior heat. Smash and grab prevention is also taken into consideration.

A few questions for you folks running dashcams:

Are you guys running a rear cam too, and how do you have it mounted? I use the rear window a bunch to load stuff in the back so I'm looking for a solution that doesn't interfere with its operation.

Do you take down your cams whenever you park? Here in Houston smash-and-grab thefts are all too common, so I never leave anything of value (or anything that looks like it might have something of value, even empty gym bags) in my truck, so I need something that is easy to clip on and off its mount.

If you do take it down (and you run a rear cam), how do you deal with your rear cam? Just open the back up and take it out each time?

Thanks
Sled Driver

 

[wadle5]

ironically, a car swiped my DS rear this morning and drove off!! I yelled out the plate number a few times but apparently i disabled audio so my camera did not capture it. I previously didn't think a rear was necessary, but am not changing my opinion. The damage is very minor, just paint. The rear bumper still lines up on all sides and corners.

Removal is quick, disconnect the charger cable and slide the camera up and out of the mounting plate. I do this when my dash faces direct light, and overnight. During summer, it will fall off the window due to interior heat. Smash and grab prevention is also taken into consideration.

What model did you go with for cameras front and rear?

 

[jahdai42]

This thread is old, but I use the same cameras that i mentioned when i responded to this thread, the Rexing v1.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/147267-dash-cam.html

https://www.amazon.com/V1-Dashboard...id=1504733549&sr=1-3&keywords=rexing+dash+cam

got the same one with the 12V to USB power adaptor.

 

[EddieV4runnin]

:worthless

 

[gundrted+t4r]

Haven't installed mine yet, but I have the Anker Roav dash. They go on sale all the time and have great reviews! Anything by Anker is generally gold


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I was going to get this one but now I can't find them on Amazon

 

[oneshot808]

Here's my dashcam install, almost 3 years old but surprisingly it's still working : http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/185055-my-new-dashcam.html

thank you.

 

[manganos]

Here is my Grdian Defender. The new model has wifi capability. Video was take a few days ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bDfLvvdZ7Q&t=19s

 

[hasoon2000]

I personally use a Garmin Dash Cam 45. Very clear (Audio and Video). I just bought another one for my other car. I bought a 10ft. cable and routed it through the linings of the interior to the glovebox. I took of the plastic cover mold for the passenger side HVAC and ran the rest of the wire there and plugged it into my USB dual port car charger and put the plastic molding back. Very clean look.

 

[seattime]

Re: Dashcam

I have the Thinkware 750 with the rear cam installed as well all hardwired into the fusebox in the left footwell. Front camera mounts up nicely behind rearview mirror and is not really visible when driving and isn't really noticable when looking from outside. I mounted the rear camera to a small shelf bracket from Lowes after removing one of the headliner plugs and using a sheetmetal screw to hold the bracket in place.

I offset the rear camera towards the side, rather than centered in the back, so that it lines up with the sweep of the wiper blade when it rains.

 

[ceyese]

Dashboard cam

I install black vue 650

 

[Friggin Idiot]

I run an older Panorama X2. Pics in my build thread
So far I'm very happy with it. I switched to the adhesive mount instead of the suction cup and vibration is almost completely gone. The cam is capacitor instead of battery and has a processor and card slot for full 1080p and 30fps front and rear. Many of the cams I looked at that were front and rear, the rear wasn't full 1080p and even then didn't get to 30fps. Resolution is great, but you need more frames per second as well because things happen fast. It also increases the chance you got one frame with a good read on the license plate of that hit and run. I've disabled the parking mode because 90% of the time my truck is parked in the garage or a semi-secure lot at work. See other places in my thread for video examples.

 

[8000m]

I have the Thinkware 750 with the rear cam installed as well all hardwired into the fusebox in the left footwell. Front camera mounts up nicely behind rearview mirror and is not really visible when driving and isn't really noticable when looking from outside. I mounted the rear camera to a small shelf bracket from Lowes after removing one of the headliner plugs and using a sheetmetal screw to hold the bracket in place.

I offset the rear camera towards the side, rather than centered in the back, so that it lines up with the sweep of the wiper blade when it rains.

Exactly what I did except I have a 770. Front and rear cameras, parking monitor, and auto shutoff at a given battery voltage. My rear camera bracket is friction fit under the headliner and I can remove it in seconds.

It may seem like a lot of $$ but what's your insurance deductible? If you can save one claim by having a good camera system, it's paid for.