Dash Cam

[Shadow24]

I am going to be putting a dash cam in my truck this week. What are thoughts on using USB below the radio for power, or should I hard wire it? I don't want to tie up my only 12v power to a dash cam, I need it for other accessories.

 

[Georgf]

Here is thread about dashcam https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/hard-wire-dash-cam-install.550/

 

[Kyles]

I am going to be putting a dash cam in my truck this week. What are thoughts on using USB below the radio for power, or should I hard wire it? I don't want to tie up my only 12v power to a dash cam, I need it for other accessories.

I used a fuse tap, fuse box located below the steering wheel. Remove two bolts (i think 7mm) and pull the panel off and it will be behind. I don’t remember what spot i tapped into but could give you that answer in the morning.

 

[grimreefer]

I am going to be putting a dash cam in my truck this week. What are thoughts on using USB below the radio for power, or should I hard wire it? I don't want to tie up my only 12v power to a dash cam, I need it for other accessories.

It's a very easy job to hard wire it with Micro2 fuse taps. F33 for constant power, F66 for ACC. See POST #471 in the link Georgf provided for pics.

 

[BobK]

I use a 12v splitter that is on a 3 cord. The splitter sits in the glove box (closes with the wire) and i can run whatever i want into it and its one wire runs up to the dash 12v. Not idea. But when you have multiple 12v plugs you do what you need to.

 

[glasswagon]

I plan on installing this: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08QGFR...colid=2184O7UO06VQ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Following the thread on adding the factory rearview camera/mirror led me to this. Same thing except it has built in DVR for front and rear camera! Someone also installed the rear camera into the Antenna fin and made it look seamless and factory. $500 cheaper then getting the 3rd brakelight, new mirror, etc. I'll just add LED bulbs that doesn't interfere with the fob later on.

 

[kapinallinen2]

If my memory serves me right... at least with my Viofo Duo, the truck will try to access the dash-cam as external USB drive, if connected to the ones below radio.

 

[Ruben-Ram5th 1500]

I am going to be putting a dash cam in my truck this week. What are thoughts on using USB below the radio for power, or should I hard wire it? I don't want to tie up my only 12v power to a dash cam, I need it for other accessories.

I got power from micro fuse F54 B (only powers when the ignition is on) and used a fuse adapter.

 

[Royalist_Ram]

Hardwire for sure. Will ensure parking mode (where the camera is constantly on 24/7) can work while not draining your battery. Also makes it easier to hide wires.

 

[sicpuppy]

You may want to consider this.

Personal - Raven Connected

Real-time vehicle safetyand information AI-powered. Always-on. LTE-connected. Dual Live Cameras Road- and cabin-facing cameras capture incident, gesture, and timelapse videos that you can watch at any time. Raven’s LTE connection enables remote live-streaming from anywhere, anytime. Car Security...

ravenconnected.com

 

[MValdez]

Fuse Tap and never look back.

 

[Shadow24]

You may want to consider this.

Personal - Raven Connected

Real-time vehicle safetyand information AI-powered. Always-on. LTE-connected. Dual Live Cameras Road- and cabin-facing cameras capture incident, gesture, and timelapse videos that you can watch at any time. Raven’s LTE connection enables remote live-streaming from anywhere, anytime. Car Security...

ravenconnected.com

This looks cool. only if I had the extra $$$

 

[Shadow24]

I got power from micro fuse F54 B (only powers when the ignition is on) and used a fuse adapter.View attachment 90624

I think their diagram is mislabeled. LOL