All of the Dash Cam discussions in one thread.....

You're welcome, I had a lot of questions as well. I'm glad I got my setup, as the cameras recorded a helluva one car accident on I-10 in central Texas 10 or so days ago. I managed to avoid the vehicle, but if I had not been able to, I had the recording of the entire accident.

 

Yeah, travel season is starting soon for me. Wisconsin’s pretty chill for the most part but I think I’d like to have one. What unit did you go with?

 

$230 Viofo A129Pro VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual Dash Cam 3840 x 2160P Ultra HD 4K Front and 1080P Rear Car WiFi Dash Camera 8MP Sensor GPS, Buffered Parking Mode, G-Sensor, Motion Detection, WDR, Loop Recording

Viofo A129Pro Duo

 

That's what I got as well. I just realized I forgot to paste the link in my previous post, so I corrected it.

 

Akaso D12. Has front and rear cameras, both record to SD card and mirror has tilt sensor to record if anything happens while truck is off. I have this in all 3 of my vehicles and I love it.

$120 AKASO DL12 2.5K Mirror Dash Cam Voice Control 12" Touch Screen Front and Rear Dual Dash Camera for Cars Night Vision Backup Camera with Sony Starvis Sensor GPS G-Sensor Parking Assistance

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0855GMKMD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

It's a good camera from what I know. I have the single facing 119.

Haven't needed it for an accident yet, but it's nice to have just in case.

 

I wish I would’ve seen this thread before deciding on the Nextbase. I actually went with thewirecutter.com for their pick as it was their top choice.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nextbase-522gw-dash-cam-black/6346998.p?skuId=6346998

While it is a decent system, it is not for the tech challenged. It required a few back and forth emails to customer support (very good btw) to get the app to work properly. And the price is more than others of similar capabilities. However, I did wait for a sale ($50 off) before getting one for The Black Pearl and one for my wife’s Highlander.

 

Have you installed it yet?

 

No, it's one of several things my Tundra got for Christmas that are still sitting in their boxes in the garage. Every time I budget time to install them, something comes up. But now that we have to clean the house out to prepare to sell, I have a good excuse to prioritize the installation of those items much higher!

 

Did you end up buying this adapter for your '16? Did it work out?

 

You mentioned that adapter worked on a 2nd gen? Mind taking a pic?

 

I'll get you a pic of how it mounts as soon as I can bud, sorry for the delay. If you have the backup camera in your rearview mirror, this will not work, I thought I could do without and I missed it too badly so I ran another cable to my USB input in the dash.

If you want the adaptor, i'll gladly send it to you, I have no real use for it anymore? Let me know! DM me your address if you'd like it.

 

Near as I can tell, my mirror pigtails/plugs in closer to the headliner. I do not have a rear view camera display in my mirror.

I guess I am just trying to figure out if I can use the adapter and still goet everything in that plastic channel.

 

Ok my friends need some help here!
Got the Viofo A129 duo and started getting my ducks in a row to do the install...
I am planning on doing the hard wire install tapping in to the fuse box...ordered everything I need...
So I watched a good video on Youtube about this on a 20 crewmax and felt ready to go..

BUT THEN...went to find the fuse box and its in the engine...
So my question is how do I get from the cab to the engine with the Viofo HK3 hardwire kit? Anyone else had to do this? It may be easy but I am a newbie at this mod stuff...Pretty handy though so if I get shown the way I can get it done!

Thanks!

 

Please disregard previous post as I am an idiot! Found it!

 

Do you mind linking the video? Im going to be doing the same install shortly and wouldn't mind watching it.

 

https://youtu.be/htjvuxqg8pM

 

Let me know if that works...it pulled up on my end.

 

Worked, thank you!

 

I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!

 

Thanks for sharing. I have an A129 Duo that I want to install when I get a chance. Maybe in the next few weeks?

 

Here's the back of my auto dimming mirror, incl. the backup camera. That black plastic piece is part of the plug, as it attaches via 3 tabs IIRC? It's a pain in the ass to get off the plug, but it's only there as a beauty piece. Hope this helps!

 

Wouldn't you know it... I thought my mirror plugged in near the headliner. Sounds like I should get that adapter then.

 

Don't feel bad, I did the same thing... Or, maybe feel bad, because you were thinking like me!

 

The kid should do those videos; he seems a bit more mechanical than pops. I'm not sure why the guy ran the cable to the back through the passenger side A pillar, when he had the driver's side open already.

Yes, very handy. And the short version is what works for the Tundra. I'm sure the long would as well, but no need for the extra length.

If you have the Plus Duo, (not the Duo, or the Pro Duo), and want an 8m cable, right angle on both ends, I have a new one here. I mistakenly ordered the cable for the Plus, when I have the Pro, and they are model specific. VIOFO told me to just keep it, and if someone else can use it, I'd rather go that way, as opposed to tossing it. The 8m allows a user to run under the doors, instead of over the top, and the right angle makes for a much cleaner install than the straight connector on the stock cable. Shoot me a PM with your address, and I'll figure out what the shipping would be, (< $10).

 

DM me your address and i'll send you mine, I can't use it anyways so it's just sitting here in the center console making noise lol

 

I installed the ThinkWare P800Pro last week. I have taken the truck around town a few times and off roading for a night drive. The recorded footage is pretty good. For context, I previously had an Apeman C770. I custom fabricated a holder out of spare kydex for the rear camera.

One thing to note, the memory card that comes with it 32GB, barely records about 2 hours of footage. My night trail drive had some decent footage while I was driving in a dry creek bed, but due to continuous recording, that footage was recorded over during the drive back home. GAH!!!!

 

Another vote for a Viofo! (Not my camera, but amazing video...)

 

Is there a constant power source in the overhead console? I have a moonroof, auto dim rear view mirror, etc. I read that someone only power for a limited amount of time, but didn't have a moonroof. Getting my thinkware 1000 front and rear tomorrow and trying to prepare before I install it

 

I ran my power cable and tapped into the fuse box on the driver side. You don’t want constant power or you’ll kill your battery. You can tap into constant power if you have the optional charging/extra battery that they offer. If you don’t have that extra battery you only want your camera on when you driving.