Dashcam recommendation

[shimmy825]

Looking for dashcam recommendations for the new bronco. Preferably something that will alert me if it’s been hit and/or some sort of gps on there. Anyone have any suggestions?

thanks all

viva la bronco

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[Theherofails]

https://www.nextbase.com/en-us/dash-cams/622gw-dash-cam/


This is what I am looking at. Seems to do everything you ask for and is a very well reputed device.
4K
GPS
Slow Motion
Accident detection
Image stabilization

 

[Packman]

Looking for dashcam recommendations for the new bronco. Preferably something that will alert me if it’s been hit and/or some sort of gps on there. Anyone have any suggestions?

thanks all

viva la bronco

I got this one. It‘s also a digital mirror to see behind that huge tire! https://brandmotion.com/product/fullvue-rear-camera-mirror-for-ford-bronco-fvmr-1120/

 

[redone17]

So, one of those links presumably only takes video on front and the other in rear. I’ve seen people that set cameras to record video 24/7. How would either of these help a theft in any way? Genuine question. I just assumed all of the front cameras were less versatile GoPros. The rear I can understand - especially with tinted rear, large tire and those without 360. The safety features on the Black Diamond leave a lot to be desired when in reverse.

My Bronco came with LoJack subscription while under warranty - perhaps other dealers offer something similar?

 

[VelocityBrew]

We like our Garmin 55, will be getting the newer version for the Bronco. Simple app, simple interface, always recording.

 

[shimmy825]

So, one of those links presumably only takes video on front and the other in rear. I’ve seen people that set cameras to record video 24/7. How would either of these help a theft in any way? Genuine question. I just assumed all of the front cameras were less versatile GoPros. The rear I can understand - especially with tinted rear, large tire and those without 360. The safety features on the Black Diamond leave a lot to be desired when in reverse.

My Bronco came with LoJack subscription while under warranty - perhaps other dealers offer something similar?

I'm a little less concerned with theft than I am with a hit and run, but your post raises a good question. As someone who has never owned a Ford before, what are the safety options re: theft that someone with a lux package might receive?

I saw a video of the guy from Town and Country mention that his friend's Raptor was stolen but they were able to track it with his phone? But I've not seen anything else about that...

 

[Theherofails]

I'm a little less concerned with theft than I am with a hit and run, but your post raises a good question. As someone who has never owned a Ford before, what are the safety options re: theft that someone with a lux package might receive?

I saw a video of the guy from Town and Country mention that his friend's Raptor was stolen but they were able to track it with his phone? But I've not seen anything else about that...

Ford pass app on your phone shows you current location of vehicle.

 

[internationlriders]

I've been running this 70mai pro dashcam in 3 of my vehicles and have zero complaints using it: https://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_3004892161985013.html?wid=2000001

It has a built in battery as well so when the car is parked it doesn't need any external battery or to connect to the car battery, and it has the parking sensor built in as well which auto records if the car is bumped. I got mine last year when they were only ~$60 so now with the price going up there may be better options but again these have worked perfectly for me.

I also installed one in my father in law's vehicle and no issues there either.

 

[papsblue]

On a similar note.. anyone with a soft top doing a rear cam? And if so...........how?

 

[Silver&Black_Bronco]

This one has most (if not all) of the bells & whistles:

https://blackvue.com/product/dr750x-2ch-plus/

Only thing it doesn't have is interior cabin recording. But I don't ever plan on driving for Uber or Lyft, so that's a non-feature for me. They do have other models with an in-cabin cam, I just don't need it.
The BlackVue DR750X-2CH is kinda pricey, but it comes with all the things.

https://www.amazon.com/BlackVue-DR7...ng-Connectivity/dp/B08DKNN5XS?ref_=ast_sto_dp

 

[fergthulhu]

I've gone through many of the cheap brands and honestly I've had the best luck with the BlackVue cameras. If you're running with soft-top (or no top) this could be problematic....somehow locking it up or just realizing it might get stolen; not sure how I'd handle this.

Another thing to consider is looking for capacitor based cameras, they deal with the extreme temperature fluctuations a lot better than battery models. If you want it to record even when the vehicle is off, there are solutions to run off of your car battery with voltage cutoffs so it doesn't drain your battery too much.

 

[Chelada]

On a similar note.. anyone with a soft top doing a rear cam? And if so...........how?

The one @pacman68 mentioned above seems like a good solution. Only thing is what happens if the camera gets dirty...

I got this one. It‘s also a digital mirror to see behind that huge tire! https://brandmotion.com/product/fullvue-rear-camera-mirror-for-ford-bronco-fvmr-1120/

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

I'm a little less concerned with theft than I am with a hit and run, but your post raises a good question. As someone who has never owned a Ford before, what are the safety options re: theft that someone with a lux package might receive?

I saw a video of the guy from Town and Country mention that his friend's Raptor was stolen but they were able to track it with his phone? But I've not seen anything else about that...

Yes. You'll have the Fordpass app which you can view your bronco's location. As a jeep owner w/ a soft top for the last 9yrs, living in both FL and CO during this time, one thing I learned was do not keep valuables inside and do not lock your doors with a soft top. You would rather they open your door than to slash your windows. Although idiots may still do that.

There are many different types of tracking devices out there that will give you alerts should the vehicle leave a preset geofence. I can locate & track any of my vehicles (truck, jeep, wife's suv, trailer and even the 2 dogs) at any given moment as long as I have cell service and/or wifi.

 

[SoCal Driver]

We have the Garmin Mini in all of our vehicles. Small, easy to mount, and you can view footage on your phone. We haven’t had any issues with ours.

 

[Yukon65006]

Have been looking at the DR750x for awhile. Will be curios to see what people come up with for a rear camera mount. Don't really want to be bothered with relocating the camera twice a year.

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