Front & Rear dashcams installed with pics & links to products

[Rydfree]

Has anyone installed a rear dash cam on a soft top? Trying to decide between interior or exterior options.

I installed the Thinkware frt/rear camera from the Ford accessories website to the plastic housing around the rear view mirror. Instead of running the rear camera all the way to the back I simply dbl sided taped it to the rear of the front camera. It has a good field of view out all the side and rear windows. That could be an option that would work well

for a soft top.

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[BeerRunner]

OP, you posted wrong product link - looks like I’ll be returning. It should be a 16pin type A

Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter / Amazon

 

[rblock50]

Oh wow, I just came across this seemingly cool dashcam. It basically replaces the existing black cover behind the rear-view mirror for a truly hidden camera.

https://www.stickerfab.com/products...021-bronco-mid-package?variant=46899966017855

It looks super easy to install, and has a rear-camera too, all for $248.

It doesn't seem to have "parking mode" out of the box, but the site says to contact them.

I wish I would have seen this before I installed the camera that I have. Oh well.

Would be interested to hear if anyone installs this.

 

[Jazer]

OP, you posted wrong product link - looks like I’ll be returning. It should be a 16pin type A

Oof. If it helps others, this is the correct link direct from supplier (where I ordered mine from).

 

[TRDFurgesson]

So I thought I had a great idea for my Vantrue N4 Pro 3 ch 4k dash cam install. Normal install of the front camera using the Dongar but the rear cam is on the left rear of the roll bar. I have a hard top but still wanted a cam when the top is off. It works perfectly.

 

[TRDFurgesson]

Additionally, I ended up mounting my rear camera on the body itself. Slightly lower field of view, but doesn't get in the way of removing the hardtop.
I don't know if it would work as clean on yours though. Mine mounts from behind rather than above.

I did the same just off set to the drivers side a bit and directly to the plastic without issues. I have the RTR tire carrier that moves the tire up a bit.

 

[Step]

Any help appreciated. My redtiger dash am won’t turn on using outlet inside center console or hardwire kit. It WILL turn on in the outlet in the rear cargo area and also in my wife’s car. I really need it hard wired to access parking monitoring. I might have inserted the hardwire kit wrong but I think it’s all good. Not sure why it won’t get power using the center console outlet either.

 

[Lak34ers]

Has anyone installed a rear dash cam on a soft top? Trying to decide between interior or exterior options.

I installed the Ford rear camera to the plastic on the back of the roll bar and with the adhesive tape and making sure the spot is clean with rubbing alcohol it sticks really good no movement. Camera is light. Not sure why brackets are being used. Mine would be tough to pull off the plastic. Followed Fred's video on Youtube!

 

[Step]

OK I just got the hardware kit to work. I only had one fuse in the fuse tap instead of both. Next is running the wires but it’s already dark so that will have to come on a different day.

 

[Bacon is Life]

OP, you posted wrong product link - looks like I’ll be returning. It should be a 16pin type A

Made the same mistake. I guess I should have read the entire thread before ordering.... and paid closer attention to the adapter and its vehicle compatibility. My bad. @JodyT , you may want to update your thread with the correct link.

 

[JodyT]

Made the same mistake. I guess I should have read the entire thread before ordering.... and paid closer attention to the adapter and its vehicle compatibility. My bad. @JodyT , you may want to update your thread with the correct link.

Thanks for letting me know. I just corrected the link.

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