Dash cams

[John and Debbie]

Hi all, we leave in about a month for a month long tour in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.  Does anyone here use a dash cam and if so, which one do you use?  Ideally I want one that doesn't need to be plugged into a cigarette lighter as I use that plug for the Oliver back up camera that is on while driving.  Looking forward to getting out and seeing more of the country.  First stop is Grand Junction, Colorado for the five leaf springs.

[rich.dev]

I have the FITCAMX, it’s nicely integrated into my Silverado’s rear view mirror housing, and plug and play installation with the power wire hidden and connected to the rear view mirror wiring, and hidden inside the mirror housing.

 

[Patriot]

I have been running this D/C since 2022 and am really pleased how it works and how small and compact the camera is. Clear crisp photos or video. https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-140-degree-Monitor-Connected-Features/dp/B0931YZ82P/ref=sr

Memory card -https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B09X7CRKRZ/ref=sr

I also recommend this polarized lens cover- https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Polarized-Lens-Cover-010-12530-18/dp/B07LDCK7ZR/ref=sr_

Here is the Ford specific plug and play dongar.tech short connector which plugs into my review mirror and powers the camera. Install is a breeze. You can barely see the Garmin Mini 2 while in the cabin as it mounts up hidden discreetly forward of the review mirror. Note: you must have the auto dimming rear view mirror with the 16 pin connector for this plug’n play to work. 💯 happy with this dash cam set up and would buy again. You may want to call Dongar tech to determine which connector will work for your Expedition trim level.

https://dongar.tech/products/16pin-ford-f150?srsltid=AfmBOookPpMlEZvtWy9Hi5SQfoIIYMJNOU0HJqtJewLLbWFu9zZgQjjS

 

Edited 12 hours ago by Patriot

[topgun2]

I too have been using a dashcam for a number of years now - so many years that (as far as I know) they didn't produce a camera that used anything but the cig lighter for power unless you wired it to a hot and negative yourself.  However, there are a couple of things to be on the lookout for.  

I got both the dash and rearview cameras and with this there is almost a 360 degree of the vehicle.

Make sure that you get a fairly big memory card for your dashcam.

Having a "parking mode" (this is when you are parked the camera still records) is very helpful for things like someone trying to break into the vehicle when you are not there or if you are hit in a parking lot.

GPS integrated into the dashcam can be a blessing and/or a curse - it will show speed and location.  Certainly this is helpful IF you are doing the speed limit at the time a problem is recorded.  

My camera does not have an interior view but I've read that this view can be helpful in the event you are the victim and have to go to court.

Good luck choosing in that there are a ton of these cameras on the market.

Bill

p.s.  mine is branded as Apeman for what its worth.

[John Dorrer]

We have the ROVE Dashcam, front and back. I can connect to my phone Wi-Fi and there are very clear front and rear pictures. Extra safety, including preventing scams.

Edited 11 hours ago by John Dorrer
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