Dash Cameras

[j-ten-ner]

 

... radar detector and dashcam...

 

Those two items don't mix well together.

I guess that you want to install a radar detector because you're going over the speed limit on a regular basis. And that makes a dash cam almost worthless.

 

Just remember that a dash cam is not only recording the errors of other drivers, but yours as well.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[avgas]

I have the Garmin dash cam 20 installed in my truck just to the right of the rear view mirror. I purchased the long cord and have it tucked into the headliner and down the window pillar. Works very good so far.

[BuyAmericanIron]

I use the Blackvue DR650gw-2ch. Very good quality day and night. Highly recommend it. Costs a little more than some, but cry once, buy once.

[twoplustwo]

Another recommend for the blackvue.

I have it installed front and rear and can review all 3 minute clips from my phone.

It costs a bit - but for hd quality - it's worth it.

[AhuraPro]

 

Those two items don't mix well together.

I guess that you want to install a radar detector because you're going over the speed limit on a regular basis. And that makes a dash cam almost worthless.

 

Just remember that a dash cam is not only recording the errors of other drivers, but yours as well.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

 

The radar detector is for aggressive ticket writers in the small towns I travel through regularly.

The dash cam is for the occasional hit & run perpetrator since I park on the street every night and any road-ragers acting a fool on the freeway.

[USCGRetiredJosh]

Thanks for the input everyone, I bought a Blackvue 650 2 channel. I also go the power magic pro and now to figure out which fuse's to tap into.

[SMiller]

 

Those two items don't mix well together.

I guess that you want to install a radar detector because you're going over the speed limit on a regular basis. And that makes a dash cam almost worthless.

 

Just remember that a dash cam is not only recording the errors of other drivers, but yours as well.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

 

And?

 

Radar detector has nothing to do with camera, not like I am going to upload the video of me speeding and send it to the police, radar sector does not show speed of travel on camera so why would it matter?

[lsxrx7]

I am in the same boat wanting to install a dash cam

I am leaning towards the Mobius or the G1W. I dont need any of the fancy stuff

might get both and install one on the wife's car.

[BRay'sGirl]

And?

 

And...maybe you didn't get what he meant?

 

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Go and get yourself a good dash cam like the blackvue, makes totally sense! I had one really bad accident on video and could help ICBC and 'the victim', and I know there's more to come for sure.

 

cheers!

[j-ten-ner]

And?

 

Radar detector has nothing to do with camera, not like I am going to upload the video of me speeding and send it to the police, radar sector does not show speed of travel on camera so why would it matter?

 

A radar detector can maybe prevent you from getting a ticket for speeding.

But, good luck using your footage as evidence to prove your innocence in case of an accident.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[twoplustwo]

Word of advice for the blackvue owners. If you buy the 2 channel you will have to wire it down the drivers side. ( ask me why I know ) I also have a sliding window and the wiring is just barely long enough for my crew cab.

As well I also have the power pro. Good camara and set up. In the new year I am so going to purchase an addition power cord so I can move the camera from vehicle to vehicle.

[crankman]

Anyone using a dash camera? If so, which one are you using? I'm looking at buying the Kdlinks X1 and was wondering what people are using.

 

Thanks

Josh

Im using a RoadHawk HD dash cam in my sierra. It records on a regular SD card, you can just remove it plug it in your computer and watch the film. The quality is very good shoots a 180 deg angle. There available online at Amazon or ebay.

[USCGRetiredJosh]

People that have used the blackvue 2 channel, do you remember which fuse's you tapped into, when you installed the power magic pro?

 

Thanks

[ruggerag]

I have the 2 channel blackvue, and it has about 6 ft of extra cable length after I wired the rear camera to the back window. Maybe they have been including more cable recently. Crew Cab btw.

 

As for the fuse, just check the manual for a retained power or always on fuse, trial and error if you have to. Just follow the instructions, you'll be fine.