USB power ports near rear view mirror?

[BoilerTimmay]

I actually bought the 16 pin adapter a while back and it works great on my 2021.

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[sglide05]

What's a good camera to use?

 

[Merccat]

I’m shopping for a dash cam myself. So far the features that seem most interesting to me are:

- 4k resolution (image quality)
- good quality night recording
- wifi or Bluetooth connection for downloading of footage onto phone without fumbling with taking out the micro sd
- front and rear cameras

I’ve seen a few models with these types of features but nothing that is a brand I recognize... maybe because dash cams are just now starting to become popular in the US.

And yes, there does seem to be more morons out there now adays. Just yesterday a guy randomly slammed on his brakes in front of me in the middle of a 6 lane road and did a U-turn... completely out of nowhere. I was able to swerve around him but the guy behind me very nearly ate it.

 

[gemini]

Here's a good source for information on all things dashcam!
https://dashcamtalk.com/

 

[mnstang]

I’m shopping for a dash cam myself. So far the features that seem most interesting to me are:

- 4k resolution (image quality)
- good quality night recording
- wifi or Bluetooth connection for downloading of footage onto phone without fumbling with taking out the micro sd
- front and rear cameras

I’ve seen a few models with these types of features but nothing that is a brand I recognize... maybe because dash cams are just now starting to become popular in the US.

And yes, there does seem to be more morons out there now adays. Just yesterday a guy randomly slammed on his brakes in front of me in the middle of a 6 lane road and did a U-turn... completely out of nowhere. I was able to swerve around him but the guy behind me very nearly ate it.

Beware of shopping based on resolution. Any camera can upscale to 4K via digital manipulation. If you want something simple, plug and play, the Garmin cameras are great (and not that expensive). If money is no object get a thinkware with a built in DVR instead of a memory card. I use a Roav C1 Pro. It works. Can read license plates. Has GPS and WiFi. Can’t complain.

 

[Merccat]

Thanks! That thinkware sounds interesting but yeah it is pricy. I noticed most that use a Micro SD ask that you reformat the card monthly, what a hassle, hope thats just an overly cautious recommendation.

Decided to try out the VIOFO A129 Pro. It has an 8MP sony image sensor, wifi and GPS. Some people seem to find the app finicky but the dash cam site seemed to rate it well so we’ll see.

 

[mattl2]

It would be a great idea. Are there any vehicles that have this?

I know the current generation of Ram 1500s have a 12V outlet on the dash right above the infotainment screen

 

[blind56]

I have a thinkware F800 Pro in my Subaru. Ended up getting a VIOFO A129 Duo for the truck, they both use the same method of parking mode where there's a cutoff that detects voltage and terminates recording if the battery drops past a certain voltage.

Ended up using fuse 3 for power and fuse 35 for accessory. There's a handy bolt right in front of the fusebox that I think mounts the BCM that I used for ground.

Also, would it have killed Ford to have included one of those little plastic fuse puller things?! Didn't see one in either fusebox.

Edit: I transplanted a mirrortap for my radar detector from another vehicle, works great.

 

[DEEPDOWN]

You can get either of these from: https://www.dongartechnologies.com/

Both plug into the back of the mirror so you don't have to run wires.

The Dongar dongle, has got great reviews on Amazon, but is there a real downside to having power shut off with ignition (parking mode)? Looking at a Thinkware Q1000 bundle (also good reviews) on sale at BestBuy with one of these. My other option was the Thinkware OBD II Cable but their newest ones don't have an OBD II pass-thru and don't seem to be rated as highly. Ford Accessories also markets various Thinkware dashcams, all with pass-thru OBD II included, which somewhat negates their higher price. Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[sbi]

Viofo are great cameras. I have them in both our vehicles (I have the two channel in the truck) and also installed them in my daughter's vehicles.

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