Dashcam mounting
More Turbo
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Maine
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.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: North of Salt Lake City
All you do is remove the GPS unit and plug the power cable directly into the side of the Viofo. The recorded video will no longer have the GPS information embedded into it.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: SoCal
Someone else asked about this, so I thought I'd share for future lookers. If you want to wire it up as I posted above, here's the wiring diagram for the upfitter switches so you can tell what wire goes to what switch.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/Q-252.pdf
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/Q-252.pdf
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2016
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As a side note. I did have a problem with the GPS mount while driving. The camera would turn the display on and off. Moved the connector to the camera itself (by passed the GPS module) and it stopped doing it. I'm assuming that the connector on the mount is bad..
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Alaska
For what it's worth, the spot that I mounted my dashcam did not have any effect on the lane keeping sensor. Either way, I don't use the feature so it wouldn't have bothered me if it did disable it.
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2017
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Same thing I did with mine.. right side.
As a side note. I did have a problem with the GPS mount while driving. The camera would turn the display on and off. Moved the connector to the camera itself (by passed the GPS module) and it stopped doing it. I'm assuming that the connector on the mount is bad..
As a side note. I did have a problem with the GPS mount while driving. The camera would turn the display on and off. Moved the connector to the camera itself (by passed the GPS module) and it stopped doing it. I'm assuming that the connector on the mount is bad..
I can shoot a picture when I get home if you need to
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Tomball, Tx
the sensor in the back side of the mirror is for auto dimming of the mirror (and likely but unconfirmed the auto-dimming headlights).
as confirmation (during daylight) I covered the sensor in the back of the mirror and it did not affect the lane departure warning system at all.
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Alaska
the sensor in the back of the mirror is not related to the lane keeping or lane departure warning.
the sensor in the back side of the mirror is for auto dimming of the mirror (and likely but unconfirmed the auto-dimming headlights).
as confirmation (during daylight) I covered the sensor in the back of the mirror and it did not affect the lane departure warning system at all.
the sensor in the back side of the mirror is for auto dimming of the mirror (and likely but unconfirmed the auto-dimming headlights).
as confirmation (during daylight) I covered the sensor in the back of the mirror and it did not affect the lane departure warning system at all.
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Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
Can you all do some explaining for dummies. What is required to power the truck. How exactly did you wire it up?
I am looking at a cam and seems like it's going to cost me a pretty penny to have anyone do it let alone buy a camera from them. I have been quoted $800 camera and install.
I am looking at a cam and seems like it's going to cost me a pretty penny to have anyone do it let alone buy a camera from them. I have been quoted $800 camera and install.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Moncks Corner
Can you all do some explaining for dummies. What is required to power the truck. How exactly did you wire it up?
I am looking at a cam and seems like it's going to cost me a pretty penny to have anyone do it let alone buy a camera from them. I have been quoted $800 camera and install.
I am looking at a cam and seems like it's going to cost me a pretty penny to have anyone do it let alone buy a camera from them. I have been quoted $800 camera and install.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: North of Salt Lake City
The Viofo is around a $100. It comes with a 10 ft USB cable. It was long enough to go across the headliner, down the a Piller, under the dash and plugs in an outlet in my center console (all on the passenger side). It's switched by the key. Very simple and cost effective with quality video.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
What about hardwiring to allow for security parking mode? It is to my understanding there is fuse panel passengers side of the dash?
My truck is getting whole wiring harness replaced along with BCM. I figured this might be a good time to get a wire ran or installed as truck will be in pieces to start with.
My truck is getting whole wiring harness replaced along with BCM. I figured this might be a good time to get a wire ran or installed as truck will be in pieces to start with.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Tomball, Tx
What about hardwiring to allow for security parking mode? It is to my understanding there is fuse panel passengers side of the dash?
My truck is getting whole wiring harness replaced along with BCM. I figured this might be a good time to get a wire ran or installed as truck will be in pieces to start with.
My truck is getting whole wiring harness replaced along with BCM. I figured this might be a good time to get a wire ran or installed as truck will be in pieces to start with.
Wiring is easy....just tuck the wire in the windshield header / head liner....then pop the a-pillar cover off (you'll need to remove the grab handle but un-unbolting it)...then fish the wire down to the kick panel where the fuse panel is on the passenger side kick panel.
Essentially my camera never shuts off, the Thinkware F770 has a (programable) low voltage threshold that will turn the camera off (when voltage drops to a certain threshold) to prevent draining of the battery.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2016
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A forum member recommended the unit I installed. My highest want was a unit with no screen and a small profile. It attaches to windscreen with a plastic receiver secured with double side tape. I did need to relocate it after initial install and it required quite some effort. One year in the sun? Who knows.