Toddbigboytruck
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Dash cams Any installation that you like to share I want to install one but wan it to w
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Dash cam installation
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This is still on my to do list as well
This is still on my to do list as well
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Toddbigboytruck
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It is just do I get a 12 to 5volt and mount it to the fuse box There are no easy to hide the power source
I've got one, I had a car stereo shop tap the power and run the wire to the top of the windshield (they charged me $50). they tapped into the charging port inside the console next to the cup holders (it is keyed).
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Toddbigboytruck
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Nice I will contact my local stereo shop do you have a pic ? What one camera are you using
Just took this oic, hopefully its not to dark, it also just finished raining.
I think its wheelwitness, its says its a 4k, i know it has gps sensor to record the speed but that part can be turned off.
I can get a better pic tmrw of the camera
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I think its wheelwitness, its says its a 4k, i know it has gps sensor to record the speed but that part can be turned off.
I can get a better pic tmrw of the camera
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Toddbigboytruck
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Nice. Thank you. I need to get on this. I like the look
Got a few daytime pics, the power wire just hangs down from the headliner, the install shop did all the running from the console, under the dash and up the pillar. If i want to hide the pwer wite i can just tuck it in.
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Here's my install, blackvue dr550gw-2ch. You can barely notice it from a few feet away
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I wanna get one too! I like the thinkware. They can be hard wired in. Comes with front and rear cameras.
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Thats a nice and clean install. Did you think about tapping into the rear view mirror for power? I'm wondering if that is an option.
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Thanks, no, I actually ran the wire down the A pillar and hooked it up to the Power Magic Pro hardwire kit. I mounted it under the console and tapped into the circuit for the accessory outlet. Back when I got it there weren't that many options like their is today, and I like the fact that it has a switch where I can enable or disable parking mode, even though it does monitor battery level.
regal81455
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Tapping mirror is easy. Just need 12v to 5v converter and solder pins to it. Push them into connector from backside. No cutting or splicing req'd. Link to converter...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U2DGHP2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U2DGHP2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thats what I did too (with a different converter). Can't remember the name off hand but there is also a company that sells the converter with pins already soldered to the power side.
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I hard wired into the mirror wiring. Didn't use the pin method, used a 12v to 5v 3amp converter and tapped right into the wiring.
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Tapped mine to the rear slider switch in overhead console, took around 15-30 mins using twist taps, main time was just taking console out. $10 hardwire kit from Amazon, make sure you know what power connector it uses, some use micro usb, some usb c etc. Also some hardwire kits have 3-5 different plugs so is universal. Only wire you see is from console to cam, about 5 inches. Never a single issue with this setup in a couple years.
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BlackVue also has a power adapter that connects to the OBD port. You can have it on and off with the car, off after a few hours, or off when a battery voltage is reached.
They have one and two camera options, with interior, window, or bumper options for the rear camera.
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