Best Dash Camera 2024
- Thread starter camdensnyder
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Video storage takes a lot of space for sure, but that is why I have a 32TB HD on my Macintosh. If an incident happens, I just want to be able to review those last 2 minutes and have the video to edit. I found that a worthwhile investment, if you have a 229 Pro, is a Viofo BTR200 remote button. If something happens, press the button, and it will protect the video.
Has anyone tried a dash cam for their RV? I installed a backup cam years ago and from the git go the image was pretty bad, especially at night. In fact at night I usually turn the monitor off because the glare is so bright it destroys my night vision, nothing like our home cams. I think the main audience for these are long haul truckers backing up their rigs. I power mine through the trailer running lights so it's on all the time to give a better situational awareness. Anyway.... Has anyone tried a wireless model? I know they aren't so good for home cams. If wired is the way to go, would it be feasible to run an extension of that wire? The trailer is 22 ft long +3 ft hitch, hooked to my F150. Any thoughts about this?
I wrote to Viofo support and suggested a new market for them in backup/rear view cams. The priorities shift a bit with the need for a larger 5" or more monitor and a camera rated for outdoor use.
The A229 Pro should have CPL for front camera in the box.
Wait till you add the rear cam.
5 mins 4k at 30 fps is 1.8 GB, and 800 MB for the rear 2k. If you hardwire and turn on parking mode recording, 256 GB SD card will be full in couple day.
bigredfish
Known around here
Yep
I have it on now. Will test over the weekend.
It’s just a compression fit, is very loose. May have to use a dab of something to make it stay on
bigredfish
Known around here
OK so how did you power it without the cigarette lighter plug? I want to make setting changes at my desk...?
MikeLud1
IPCT Contributor
Since I did not mount the dash cam yet I just used a USB type C power adapter. You can buy an extra base.
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Same issue when I first install it. But it fit snuglt once I reinstall. I think there is a mark you have to line up before press it in.
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Another thing to note is you can't use any USB C cable to connect front and rear camera. You have to use the included Viofo proprietary USB C cable.