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Finally got around to taking pictures of my install.

 

Running the wire to the rear camera was easier than expected as I could simply slide the wiring right under the head liner.  I did have to use some weather striping (on the windshield) to keep the wire from popping back out.  When I had just the radar detector it was fine staying in by itself but now with three wires up there it was becoming difficult.

 

I found that Auto Zone had the micro2 add-a-circuit (in stock~I bought three just to have handy in the future) needed to tap into the fuse panel.  I used slot 9 for my constant power source.  I grounded to the same stud I used for my radar detector.

 

I like the add-a-circuits because its not truly permanent.  I can always swap out if I need to.

 

If you want to wire up permanent and cleanly, I suggest you find @pgamboa youtube video on how to do that.  I stumbled across it on youtube and he did a great job on that.

 

 

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https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2018_07/large.5b562f8410ef7_dashcam.jpg.c8585074a714e91f31440050e8e073da.jpg

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https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2018_07/large.5b562f88b3501_Slot9.jpg.187a3589b39ebe9b7624c9a9bc07a81e.jpg

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2018_07/large.Grounded.jpg.789d5a93aec578f443319a52480e46b1.jpg

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On 7/12/2018 at 5:08 PM, starman8tdc said:

I have tried multiple different dash cams. I have read dozens of reviews. Some are not reliable, some are hard to use, some have poor video quality. I have a box of dash cams that were not worth using. After everything I have tried, this is the best one available: 

 

 

 

Best bang for your buck: 

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CW4BEP6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

Great video quality (for the price)

Very easy to use

Cheap 

Reliable

Has all the standard features

Free 2 day shipping 

 

 

 

 

I use this one as well (in both of my vehicles)...I even use their home security cameras and love them!

 

I also bought one of these $10 mounts that works well.

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Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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On 7/12/2018 at 1:10 PM, Rosedog said:

Watching YouTube dash cam videos has really started putting the fear into me about not having one.  Reading about Ravenkeeper and his wreck, I hope he had one too and caught the license plate of the car that caused the accident.  By no means am I saying it would have prevented it

 

Yeah, unfortunately, I didn't have a camera, but even if I did, there was not license plate to be gotten, still had dealership paper in the bracket. 

 

BUT, I am looking at putting a dual camera system in each of our vehicles.

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