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Help with Viofo Dash cams (wont stick to 'nuthin)

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by Starman2112, Jul 13, 2024.

  1. Jul 13, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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    Starman2112

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    I bought the Viofo 3 camera dash cam and I’m having issues with getting the passenger and rear camera to stick to anything. I have a capstone with the full ceiling sunroof so there’s not much to try and mount it to. When I try the ceiling headliner, it just falls of after a while so I tried just placing it on the huge head rest (actually a perfect spot) and the glue just gets so hot it melts. I even used a small strip of Velcro and it still melts the glue and falls off (even with 7% tint on the back, moon roof and 15% on side windows). For the passenger camera, I mounted it right on the plastic for the mirror (the first small piece you take out), it just falls off.


    I guess I need some help here, what am I doing wrong, what would get these cameras to stick???
     
  2. Jul 13, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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    Lots of stuff!
    I have had good luck with the 3m product as well. I use it for my GoPro mounts. Just use some ISO alcohol to clean any oils off the glass before applying the 3m stuff.
     
  4. Jul 14, 2024 at 7:59 AM
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    I use 3M VHB tape, never had a problem in past, I live in the NE so between heat and cold it works fine.
    Use rubbing alcohol to clean off the mounting surfaces real well or it won't stick as effectively.

    I was able to mount my rear camera to the rubber weatherstripping/moulding at the center of the rear window. The area I stick the tape to on my camera has a small footprint, I was worried there would not be enough surface area for it to stick to but it's been fine.

    Amazon.com: 3M Scotch 5952 VHB Tape: 1/2 in. x 15 ft. (Black) : Industrial & Scientific
     
  5. Jul 14, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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    You need to buy a bracket from this company for the rear camera. The long version bracket type. Search their site for brackets.

    https://www.thedashcamstore.com/
     
  6. Jul 15, 2024 at 4:31 AM
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    i used the double sided tape that came with viofo camera. has worked perfectly for the front windshield and the truck sits outside 24/7 since we bought it in feb-2023. have it mounted to the front glass just behind the passenger side of the rear view mirror, i mounted it directly to the glass not via the funky static shield.
     
  7. Jul 24, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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    I second that, worked great for the rear on mine. IMG_2437.jpg

    Also keep in mind that normal tint does zero for heat rejection, u need ceramic tint to reject heat transfer.
     
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  8. Jul 24, 2024 at 8:40 AM
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    Gorilla Tape makes something similar to 3M VHB, it can withstand working temps up-to 248F, you can buy it at Lowes
     
  9. Jul 24, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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    Another look at the bracket…IMG_2433.jpg

    i bought the 2” version and added two bends to it
     

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