Dashcam mounting
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Tomball, Tx
I "hot" wired my dash cam - since it has a parking mode, I want it to be on all the time....I picked up an always on circuit in the passenger side kick panel....the same could be done by using the up fitter wires in the same (passenger side) area.
someone was asking about mounting/sun shades earlier...I mounted mind on the passenger side (to avoid interference with the auto dim sensor in the rear view mirror - and because I will eventually mount my Valentine 1 on the drivers side).
as you can see - the Dashcam is nearly invisible from the outside.
the Mounting location is to the right of the the lane departure / rain sensor (scoop) because it has such a wide angle, if it were mounted closer to the sensor scoop I'd end up having the plastic blocking the lens/view.
someone was asking about mounting/sun shades earlier...I mounted mind on the passenger side (to avoid interference with the auto dim sensor in the rear view mirror - and because I will eventually mount my Valentine 1 on the drivers side).
as you can see - the Dashcam is nearly invisible from the outside.
the Mounting location is to the right of the the lane departure / rain sensor (scoop) because it has such a wide angle, if it were mounted closer to the sensor scoop I'd end up having the plastic blocking the lens/view.
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Tuned
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Alaska
Thank you! My father-in-law and I spent quite some time figuring out the best location for our use.
The camera was installed below the grid dot for a few reasons:
1. The camera install was only temporary (three weeks). We wanted to make sure the VHB wasn't going to be a pain to remove from the grid dot.
2. The location allowed for easy manipulation of the buttons and great screen visibility. Theft (exterior visibility) was not really a concern.
3. The wipers clear the field of view perfectly.
1. The camera install was only temporary (three weeks). We wanted to make sure the VHB wasn't going to be a pain to remove from the grid dot.
2. The location allowed for easy manipulation of the buttons and great screen visibility. Theft (exterior visibility) was not really a concern.
3. The wipers clear the field of view perfectly.
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Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
I am likely getting the 800 and would like it to run all the time.
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From: SoCal
Just tucking, there's room for days there.
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Tuned
Joined: Jan 2017
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I have that sensor that everyone said is for lane keeping assistance and I don't have that feature in my truck
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Irving
Anybody else mount a V1 up there yet? I'm interested in options, but don't have one yet.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: North of Salt Lake City
I have a Viofo and really like it. The GPS module is a little rectangular box that the dash cam clicks onto. Power cable goes into it from the top which makes for a very clean looking install. The module simply stamps the recorded video with location and speed information. When you play back a Viofo video file it will include that info in the meta data. Without the GPS module you just get video. Some people prefer no GPS so they won't get caught speeding in the event they need the video file for insurance purposes. There is no connection to the truck's GPS.