Good dash cam for the dash mount

[Bronc-itis]

I hadn’t seen the little mount in the middle of the dash until these videos that were just released. Wondering how rigid that mount is. And what decent cameras would fit that. Looks like a standard threaded GoPro would work. But I would rather a better (maybe 360) camera in the front and possibly tie in a rear camera too. Us basesquatch poors have to make do.
Anyone else planning a dash cam set up?

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[ZackDanger]

It’s just a threaded mount… on top of that 4WP will have a dash width picatinny rail available… you’ll be able to mount anything you want to either of those. The possibilities are endless. (Picatinny, threaded, Ram mount, etc etc etc)

On top of that Ford will sell you their own rebranded dashcam accessory that interfaces with the vehicle harness for power. Either in a single or dual camera setup. No word on where they think the rear camera is going to mount. (No integration with the 360 cameras though).

 

[BlazinGTO]

I currently use a dashcam and probably will continue to use it in the bronco. But using the mount on the dash seems way too low for a dash cam. I'm not so sure I'd even want to film offroad from that position.

I'd mount a dash cam as high as possible to be able to film at a slightly downward angle, or to allow the lens to capture its wide field of view, especially on a tall vehicle like the bronco.

For a gopro you could use the mount there but look at how the tacoma has a factory gopro mount, you can buy those little clips cheap and mount it high. I use the same style clip to attach my gopro to my mountain bike.

Honestly I'm not sold on mounting that low to film at all. I'll have to see when I get my bronco. I don't know what Ford expected the whole long rail to be used for (I'm sure others have some good ideas) . I'd possibly put my phone there if I was using secondary apps while offroading though.

For reference, the thread is 1/4-20. So the vast majority of tripod mount type things will fit.

 

[ColoradoGuy]

Curious how the "record and share" will work. I assume it uses the front camera at minimum.

 

[AKBronc49]

I've been using a Thinkware F50 for years in my F150. Saved me when a guy pulled out and I T-boned him. I'm planning on a higher end model for the Bronco and a rear facing.

 

[swooshdave]

I have a lower end action camera with a dash cam setting (will record as long as it can and then write over the recording) as long as it has power. It's got a better picture than your typical dash cam. But it mounts like a GoPro. I'll probably try that first. I also have a dash cam that mounts to the windshield in the vehicle that the Bronco is replacing.

 

[Chrism81]

I hadn’t seen the little mount in the middle of the dash until these videos that were just released. Wondering how rigid that mount is. And what decent cameras would fit that. Looks like a standard threaded GoPro would work. But I would rather a better (maybe 360) camera in the front and possibly tie in a rear camera too. Us basesquatch poors have to make do.
Anyone else planning a dash cam set up?

I got one of those rear view mirror ones that act as a front and rear dash cam. Plus I can use the rear cam to see what is behind me since the view out the back is crap

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

I have a Rexing V1Pro ready to drop in mine. It mounts to the windshield, front & optional readr camera (and can mount the rear camera inside or outside - its pretty durable). The only question I have is can it be tied into the existing connector for the Ford option without too much trouble? if so, that would save me a little trouble, but thats not any real big deal even if not.

 

[Bronc-itis]

Yeah I’m looking to get a real dash cam. And mount it higher on the windshield l. I’m not a fan of having anything in my line of sight.

 

[604Bronco]

On top of that Ford will sell you their own rebranded dashcam accessory that interfaces with the vehicle harness for power. Either in a single or dual camera setup. No word on where they think the rear camera is going to mount. (No integration with the 360 cameras though).

When you say that the Ford dash camera will interface with the vehicles harness for power, what do you mean by that? I just assumed their camera would plug into a 12V, as many do. Are you saying it’s to be hard wired in, will it plug into the USB port on the dash, run off Bronco customer’s hopes & dreams, or something else?

 

[ZackDanger]

When you say that the Ford dash camera will interface with the vehicles harness for power, what do you mean by that? I just assumed their camera would plug into a 12V, as many do. Are you saying it’s to be hard wired in, will it plug into the USB port on the dash, run off Bronco customer’s hopes & dreams, or something else?

There’s a power harness for the camera that plugs inline with an existing harness on the vehicle to supply 12v.

No cigarette or USB cables to plug in.

 

[AzScorpion]

I added this Thinkware U1000 to my Ranger about a month ago. The clarity is excellent and you can add a radar module for the parking mode which puts it into economy mode so it doesn't put a high drain on your battery, or you can add battery packs. I'll be getting the same for my Bronco.

 

[Bronc-itis]

Here’s what I will probably use

https://blackvue.com/product/dr900x-2ch/

 

[Hopeless Diamond]

I've been wondering about the Ford offered one. I would assume it's probably the same as the one offered for the Ranger. Would like to hear impressions on how that one works, especially how to download.

We've done a couple of long trips that I have captured everything but it is a pain to change out cards. Amazing how much space is taken up in a few days.

 

[AzScorpion]

Here’s what I will probably use

https://blackvue.com/product/dr900x-2ch/

I was looking at this one too and it seemed like the Thinkware has a little better clarity. What I do like about the Blackvue is you're able to view it over LTE where the Thinkware is only over wifi. So if you want instant notifications you'd have to activate a wifi hotspot. Those two are the best 4K cams out there right now.

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