Dash USB port for Dash Cam?

[Blue Oval]

The USB port on the dash is 5 volts. The dash cam requires 12 volts. You need this cable in converts 5 volts to 12 volts.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLTSC26Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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[JerryC]

I got the 6ft extension usb c cable. It's just long enough to go from the cam across the top of the windshield and down the A pillar to the bottom of the dash. I connected the cable from the Redtiger 12v adapter to that cable.

I also tried a USB A cable from the port on the dash and it will power up the dash cam. But it sticks out like sore thumb. So I opted for the
12v adapter instead.

Here's a pic of how it looks. I'm really liking using it as a rear view camera.

 

[MrsTuffPaws]

Just use a fuse tap if you don't have the self dimming mirror

https://www.amazon.com/Gebildet-Cir...1712281148&sprefix=auto+fuse+tap,aps,169&th=1

 

[JerryC]

Just use a fuse tap if you don't have the self dimming mirror

https://www.amazon.com/Gebildet-Cir...1712281148&sprefix=auto+fuse+tap,aps,169&th=1

Yeah, I haven't decided if I'm going to keep using or not. If I decide to keep it I think I'll do a hardwire setup.

I'm thinking that maybe spending the money for dash cam mirror replacement might be the thing to do.

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