Dashcam recommendations?

[Gadgetbloke]

How did you route the wiring for the rear camera?

That was really easy. There is a seam between two panels all along the interior. I fed the cable in there and over the door seal rubber.

 

[Gadgetbloke]

Has anyone tried using a 12v booster pack to supply a dashcam permantly so can record while parked. Then have the 12v booster pack connected to the 12v supply socket so will recharge when in use?
Would this eliminate the main 12v battery drain?

The amount of current drain is likely only milliamps when the screen is off. The 35AHr car battery would run it for a very long time, even when the car is not left on charge. I haven’t noticed any voltage drop at all.

 

[Rei]

That was really easy. There is a seam between two panels all along the interior. I fed the cable in there and over the door seal rubber.

Thanks Gadgetbloke, that's interesting. Some people have gone the more direct route because they are worried about the side airbags. I've got a pusher rod thing but haven't got around to using it yet.

 

[Joningy]

Has anyone tried using a 12v booster pack to supply a dashcam permantly so can record while parked. Then have the 12v booster pack connected to the 12v supply socket so will recharge when in use?
Would this eliminate the main 12v battery drain?

Has anyone tried using a 12v booster pack to supply a dashcam permantly so can record while parked. Then have the 12v booster pack connected to the 12v supply socket so will recharge when in use?
Would this eliminate the main 12v battery drain?

Sounds a reasonable idea and of course having the booster pack to charge wont drain too much from the traction battery, But I'm happy with removing the permanent live altogether, nice to have the extra security, but not to keep having the 12v battery drain quickly.

 

[Joningy]

Anyone using Viofo VS1 using the in-built USB port near the rear view mirror for power? Looking to buy one but the installer recommends running a new, hard-wired power connection which I'd like to avoid if possible.

Yes, I use the very useful USB port by the rear view mirror for my Viofo cam, it's so very neat with a very short angled cable, I've seen some VERY amateurish wiring jobs on dash cams, personally I couldn't live with some I've seen, neatness is crucial to me!