Dashcam Advice
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 161
Likes: 138
Dashcam Advice
Hello friends,
Considering a dashcam setup (likely 2 channel) with parking mode and LTE so I can keep an eye on it/not need the camera to see what happened.
Curious of some things:
1. Any brands that have worked well/avoid? (I am considering the BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE)
2. How did the install work for you, and what would you do/not do next time? My truck does not have the glass roof, so I suppose wire routing should not be terrible to the rear?!?!
3. Anyone have success using the footage to catch thief/vandal/show accident fault?
Thanks in advance.
Considering a dashcam setup (likely 2 channel) with parking mode and LTE so I can keep an eye on it/not need the camera to see what happened.
Curious of some things:
1. Any brands that have worked well/avoid? (I am considering the BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE)
2. How did the install work for you, and what would you do/not do next time? My truck does not have the glass roof, so I suppose wire routing should not be terrible to the rear?!?!
3. Anyone have success using the footage to catch thief/vandal/show accident fault?
Thanks in advance.
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 556
Likes: 402
From: Texas
I'm thinking about installing a front and back camera as well.
I keep reading about the Garman models, Thinkware models and Vantrue N4
Another company I keep reading good things about is Viofo.
https://viofo.com/dash-cam/149-viofo...sh-camera.html
I don't know.
Too many people in my area (very heavy traffic) that drive like a$$clowns and lie to the police about what happened in any accidents (that is assuming they don't take off).
Friend was in a fender bender, and their camera saved them a lot of heartache due to a typical situation where the stories didn't match between the drivers at to what happened.
Cameras take care of that issue.
I need to get one too.
Let us know what you decide to go with.
I keep reading about the Garman models, Thinkware models and Vantrue N4
Another company I keep reading good things about is Viofo.
https://viofo.com/dash-cam/149-viofo...sh-camera.html
I don't know.
Too many people in my area (very heavy traffic) that drive like a$$clowns and lie to the police about what happened in any accidents (that is assuming they don't take off).
Friend was in a fender bender, and their camera saved them a lot of heartache due to a typical situation where the stories didn't match between the drivers at to what happened.
Cameras take care of that issue.
I need to get one too.
Let us know what you decide to go with.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 139
Likes: 36
I got a BlackVue for our Tacoma from these guys and I'll get something for our F450. I want to use a FORD trailer camera kit on our camper but I have to find out if it's compatible.
https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/
https://www.youtube.com/@blackboxmycar
https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/
https://www.youtube.com/@blackboxmycar
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 19,686
Likes: 12,808
From: Wyoming
I have the same model. Works fine. Install was easier than I expected. Getting the front camera reinstalled after the windshield was replaced wasn't any fun, but that would happen with any camera that adheres to the windshield.
Trending Topics
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 551
Likes: 39
I have Viofos in 3 vehicles. If I were to do it again, I would only choose Garmin. One thing that a lot of people dont do is go back and review footage. All three of my Viofos just flat out stop recording at some point with no notice. Each time I have to reformat the SD card. At this point I would rather stick to a large brand than some no name brand. Wish I had known.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 161
Likes: 138
I'm thinking about installing a front and back camera as well.
I keep reading about the Garman models, Thinkware models and Vantrue N4
Another company I keep reading good things about is Viofo.
https://viofo.com/dash-cam/149-viofo...sh-camera.html
I don't know.
Too many people in my area (very heavy traffic) that drive like a$$clowns and lie to the police about what happened in any accidents (that is assuming they don't take off).
Friend was in a fender bender, and their camera saved them a lot of heartache due to a typical situation where the stories didn't match between the drivers at to what happened.
Cameras take care of that issue.
I need to get one too.
Let us know what you decide to go with.
I keep reading about the Garman models, Thinkware models and Vantrue N4
Another company I keep reading good things about is Viofo.
https://viofo.com/dash-cam/149-viofo...sh-camera.html
I don't know.
Too many people in my area (very heavy traffic) that drive like a$$clowns and lie to the police about what happened in any accidents (that is assuming they don't take off).
Friend was in a fender bender, and their camera saved them a lot of heartache due to a typical situation where the stories didn't match between the drivers at to what happened.
Cameras take care of that issue.
I need to get one too.
Let us know what you decide to go with.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 7,955
Likes: 4,039
Thing to keep in mind, they all use the same optics, so video quality will be the same for the vast majority of dash cams sold. Features and ease of use are the things to shop for. I have a Wolfbox G840s with GPS and rear camera. It straps to your rearview mirror and gives a split screen at startup which turns off after a few minutes leaving a regular mirror in it's place. It also will keep the mic off on reboot if you turn it off where some only stay off during that use and default to on at every start. It doesn't have in cabin video unless you set the rear camera up that way, but its meant to be installed at the rear of the vehicle like a back up camera, and acts like a rear view mirror.
The only downside of the Wolfbox is that when mounted on the mirror, part of the video is blocked by the forward camera housing on the truck.
I have used a Garmin Nuvicam since 2015 and it takes excellent videos.
The only downside of the Wolfbox is that when mounted on the mirror, part of the video is blocked by the forward camera housing on the truck.
I have used a Garmin Nuvicam since 2015 and it takes excellent videos.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 161
Likes: 138
Thing to keep in mind, they all use the same optics, so video quality will be the same for the vast majority of dash cams sold. Features and ease of use are the things to shop for. I have a Wolfbox G840s with GPS and rear camera. It straps to your rearview mirror and gives a split screen at startup which turns off after a few minutes leaving a regular mirror in it's place. It also will keep the mic off on reboot if you turn it off where some only stay off during that use and default to on at every start. It doesn't have in cabin video unless you set the rear camera up that way, but its meant to be installed at the rear of the vehicle like a back up camera, and acts like a rear view mirror.
The only downside of the Wolfbox is that when mounted on the mirror, part of the video is blocked by the forward camera housing on the truck.
I have used a Garmin Nuvicam since 2015 and it takes excellent videos.
The only downside of the Wolfbox is that when mounted on the mirror, part of the video is blocked by the forward camera housing on the truck.
I have used a Garmin Nuvicam since 2015 and it takes excellent videos.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 19,686
Likes: 12,808
From: Wyoming
I turned off the microphone on my dashcam. I know what I say and nobody needs to hear that.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 449
Likes: 40
I have Viofos in 3 vehicles. If I were to do it again, I would only choose Garmin. One thing that a lot of people dont do is go back and review footage. All three of my Viofos just flat out stop recording at some point with no notice. Each time I have to reformat the SD card. At this point I would rather stick to a large brand than some no name brand. Wish I had known.
I have a Viofo A229 2k front and rear camera, no LTE. It works well, really no complaints. If you want to review video a lot, swapping out the video cards on mine would be the easiest way. I just wanted something that is recording all the time. With a 256 Gb card I think I have the last five hours of video available when the truck is on. When parked it takes stills and video when is senses a shock.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,938
Likes: 1,355
From: NY/Canada border
I don't have a rear cam due to the rear window graphic on the truck. But I have Rove R2 4K in both the truck and my Mustang. The best of the 3 or 4 brands I've used over the years.
If the SD card gets full the display tells you and asks if you want to reformat.
If the SD card gets full the display tells you and asks if you want to reformat.