Dashcam options?

[Southern62]

I searched and really never found anything here. If I missed it please enlighten me! Now that I finally have a build date I am considering a camera for when I do go out on trails. I currently have a PIXPRO, because I liked the 360 degree option. Trust me though, it is a pain in the ass to work with.

I do not feel like I need a Go Pro level since I am not really an extreme sports guy I am looking for one I can plug into the USB port on the dash so I don't have to worry about charging it and it would able to fit either on a rail or screw into the mounting point on the dash. Thank you for your input.

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[The_Viking]

Id go with a GoPro Hero 3-4...youll be happy. They have many many differnt mounts, easy to use and extremely high resolution...get a used one on Ebay for under $150 with lots o acc.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I searched and really never found anything here. If I missed it please enlighten me! Now that I finally have a build date I am considering a camera for when I do go out on trails. I currently have a PIXPRO, because I liked the 360 degree option. Trust me though, it is a pain in the ass to work with.

I do not feel like I need a Go Pro level since I am not really an extreme sports guy I am looking for one I can plug into the USB port on the dash so I don't have to worry about charging it and it would able to fit either on a rail or screw into the mounting point on the dash. Thank you for your input.

I have an Akaso Brave 7. Is the best camera on a budget. Look it up and it is the best. Only thing separating it from a GoPro is it doesn't have as good of stabilizing system, but it's sufficient enough. If you get the combo kit you get a whole lot of accessories.

 

[RobBob22]

Edit: I now realize you probably asking for recording trail riding. GoPro would be my bet for that.

Checkout this video from LTT if you have not already seen it.

Basically, all dash cams use the same processors and camera -+ a few options and then the specific software.



I have a Rexing in my truck, it works, seems reliable. Kinda a pain to transfer videos to my phone.

 

[JDoc92]

I also just bought an Akaso but went with the Brave 4 Pro. $85 with two batteries and as noted lots of accessories including a remote.

 

[TheShark]

I went with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2, liked the price and size. Didn't need anything fancy, just enough for what I need. I also got the Dongar dongle that allowed me to use the rearview mirror power to power it, clean minimalist installation.

 

[XPerties]

Ive had this for over a year and it works great.

https://a.co/d/ekHhPPZ

 

[Southern62]

Thanks, I went with the AKASA EK7000 Pro. Cheap enough that I wont get too upset if it doesnt work out. Brave was for extreme sports, similar prices, so I went for the its going to be mounted and not moved nor go under water, if it goes under water, I have bigger problems!

 

[FellowM3]

Ive had this for over a year and it works great.

https://a.co/d/ekHhPPZ

I think this is like the best option

how did you wire it and how are the features like the parking mode ?

 

[XPerties]

I havn't put it in my wife's bronco, just picked it up last week. Ive had it in my F150 and I have it hard wired with a tap a fuse option. Parking mode is great and when i need a file I just connect directly to it and download the file.

I'm going to put it in wife's bronco in a couple of weeks but I would probally tap into the fuse the same way I did in my truck but for the rear camera I haven't figured out where to mount that yet. I know you can grab this https://www.4dtech.com/12v-pnp-power-accessory-harness/

and get power off the rear mirror which is also a simple way.

 

[mcinfantry]

I went with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2, liked the price and size. Didn't need anything fancy, just enough for what I need. I also got the Dongar dongle that allowed me to use the rearview mirror power to power it, clean minimalist installation.

You have high or lux? No bronco yet but i need power for a dash cam

 

[Moto26]

I went with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2, liked the price and size. Didn't need anything fancy, just enough for what I need. I also got the Dongar dongle that allowed me to use the rearview mirror power to power it, clean minimalist installation.

I have an identical setup and it works great, and almost hassle free. I didn't want anything fancy or complicated to use.

You have high or lux? No bronco yet but i need power for a dash cam

Mine is a Black Diamond with Mid, and it has the necessary wiring for the Dongar plug. Simple, clean instsllation...

 

[BroncoBoy22]

I got one off Amazon that I really like! Was gonna link it here but the link is dead.

i didn’t want a dashcam with a screen because the Bronco has enough already lol. Also didn’t want a huge one fixed to my windshield and blocking my view. Found a screen less one that fits right in front of the AUX switches. You can’t even tell it’s there! You interface with it through your phone.

Used the mirror tap from StickerFab to plug right into the OEM Mirror harness for power. No wires visible either. Super clean hassle free setup

 

[SurfsUp85]

I got one off Amazon that I really like! Was gonna link it here but the link is dead.

i didn’t want a dashcam with a screen because the Bronco has enough already lol. Also didn’t want a huge one fixed to my windshield and blocking my view. Found a screen less one that fits right in front of the AUX switches. You can’t even tell it’s there! You interface with it through your phone.

Used the mirror tap from StickerFab to plug right into the OEM Mirror harness for power. No wires visible either. Super clean hassle free setup

Could you snap done pics of this? Sounds great!

 

[BroncoBoy22]

Could you snap done pics of this? Sounds great!

Here you go. My apologies for the horrible lighting in my garage. As you can see I installed it a tad bit crooked. I meant to go back and fix it but it’s so hard to notice it I forget it’s even there! Also the vid come out really good so the slight angle being off doesn’t make too much of a difference.

cant see it all from the driver’s seat. IIRC it was about $60

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