Good to know, I received no response from them at all, bought directly from them through Amazon with the 3 year Asurion warranty, which was also no help, so Amazon is sending me another one to try. Think I'll give this 2nd one a try and if same problem then maybe have to find another brand. I did order my own pack of ferrite rings to try as well just in case that helps with the interference. I could almost tolerate it, but the constantly hanging and not recording I won't, if I can't depend on it I couldn't care less how good the picture is.
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Hard-wire Dash Cam Install
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Good to know, I received no response from them at all, bought directly from them through Amazon with the 3 year Asurion warranty, which was also no help, so Amazon is sending me another one to try. Think I'll give this 2nd one a try and if same problem then maybe have to find another brand. I did order my own pack of ferrite rings to try as well just in case that helps with the interference. I could almost tolerate it, but the constantly hanging and not recording I won't, if I can't depend on it I couldn't care less how good the picture is.
Jeremy47
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Did you have to buy any type of "hard wire" kit for the camera as well? Or did the cameras come with it?Just completed my dashcam install and radar... Thank you all for information, truly great information from you all that makes our lives easy
As recommended... Blackvue 650 dashcam tapped to fusebox #66 and radar to rear view mirror
P.S. I recommend everyone Blackvue, I've had the same cam for past 4 years with zero issues even with California hot weather
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Can message me the links of all that you purchased for this camera install?
shurik74
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- Pretty much I followed thread below for dashcam hardwiring to fuse box under the steering wheel.. fuse #66
Hard-wire Dash Cam Install
I had this setup on my F150 and just finished the install on my RAM. I run a Viofo A129 dual dash cam, with the rear cam mounted on the passenger side of the sliding rear window (cable tucked up inside the headliner on the passenger side. Dash cam -...
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- Only hardware purchased... got it from Autozone but here is a link to similar one
Amazon.com: Uriveusa 12V Car Add-A-Circuit Fuse TAP Adapter Fuse Holder with 10A, 20A Fuse [Upgraded Fuses] - (2 Pack) (Micro2 Fuse): Automotive
Buy Uriveusa 12V Car Add-A-Circuit Fuse TAP Adapter Fuse Holder with 10A, 20A Fuse [Upgraded Fuses] - (2 Pack) (Micro2 Fuse): Fuses - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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- Cut off cigarette lighter end on original BlackVue power cord and crimped fuse tap
- Installed all the way to the top of windshield, so it less visible if my truck parked somewhere ….
Jeremy47
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- Pretty much I followed thread below for dashcam hardwiring to fuse box under the steering wheel.. fuse #66
Hard-wire Dash Cam Install
I had this setup on my F150 and just finished the install on my RAM. I run a Viofo A129 dual dash cam, with the rear cam mounted on the passenger side of the sliding rear window (cable tucked up inside the headliner on the passenger side. Dash cam -...
- Only hardware purchased... got it from Autozone but here is a link to similar one
View attachment 71179Amazon.com: Uriveusa 12V Car Add-A-Circuit Fuse TAP Adapter Fuse Holder with 10A, 20A Fuse [Upgraded Fuses] - (2 Pack) (Micro2 Fuse): Automotive
Buy Uriveusa 12V Car Add-A-Circuit Fuse TAP Adapter Fuse Holder with 10A, 20A Fuse [Upgraded Fuses] - (2 Pack) (Micro2 Fuse): Fuses - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
- Cut off cigarette lighter end on original BlackVue power cord and crimped fuse tap
- Installed all the way to the top of windshield, so it less visible if my truck parked somewhere ….
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So going to do this myself in my '20 power wagon and I don't have a fuse panel below drivers dash 
anyone have a PW and found an interior ignition wire?? (trying not to run the tap-fuse from the fuse box under the hood and have to run a wire inside)
thanks.
anyone have a PW and found an interior ignition wire?? (trying not to run the tap-fuse from the fuse box under the hood and have to run a wire inside) thanks.
securityguy
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Are you 100% sure you have no fuse panel under the dash or in a kick panel?I don't have a fuse panel below drivers dash
dts828
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If may have 2500 , they don't have interior fuse panel.
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correct, no interior panel. I will be looking for ignition and parking light wire to tap into. Has anyone found or tapped these wires inside before on a 2500?
brian42
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For me personally I am not a fan of plugging into my OBDII port if there are other options. If I was monitoring parameters sure (I had a BT adapter on my last truck to monitor stuff when I was driving) but if I'm just looking for power I would find somewhere else that I could permanently connect it. Others may have a different opinion but that's my preference.
I do, however, find it interesting that they say using the OBDII connection means you don't take power from the vehicle's battery. I wonder where the power comes from?
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I feel the same; I prefer not to have something in my OBDII port all the time.For me personally I am not a fan of plugging into my OBDII port if there are other options. If I was monitoring parameters sure (I had a BT adapter on my last truck to monitor stuff when I was driving) but if I'm just looking for power I would find somewhere else that I could permanently connect it. Others may have a different opinion but that's my preference.
I do, however, find it interesting that they say using the OBDII connection means you don't take power from the vehicle's battery. I wonder where the power comes from?
securityguy
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Yes...they do work well, but not the best option as others have commented.
Biga
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Thinkware has one that comes with an additional OBD-II port so you can still do diognotics without unplugging the cam cable.
securityguy
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That's not a Thinkware device...it is made by PAC who makes several types of automotive accessories
Yes, check YouTube and Search here, many threads on that...
dts828
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Here is plug and play solution if you want to go easy route(and more money), unfortunately current out of stock
Amazon.com: SimpleUSBPort Dash Cam Power Adapter (10-pin Type D): Car Electronics
Amazon.com: SimpleUSBPort Dash Cam Power Adapter (10-pin Type D): Car Electronics
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After reading these posts I decided to get a dashcam. I made my purchase on Amazon. I purchased a Vava Dashcam.
I'm really impressed with this unit. I have an app on my iPhone, its very cool.
The install came out great, however, I don't want to use the built in USB's for power. I want to hard wire it using this kit which I ordered.
My problem is I'll use a Fuse Tap and I have already used position F66 for my permanent Valentine radar install.
I want a Tap location where power is off with the ignition. My Dashcam had a built in 320 MAH L-ion battery for "park" mode. No vehicle accessory power used.
Can fuse location F54 be used?, Is there a better location? I will use a micro fuse tap.
Thanks for your opinion.
I'm really impressed with this unit. I have an app on my iPhone, its very cool.
Amazon.com: Dual Dash Cam, VAVA 2K Front and 1080P Cabin or 2K 30fps Single Front Car Camera, Both Sony Sensor, Infrared Night Vision, App Control & 2" LCD Display, Parking Mode, Built-in GPS for Uber & Lyft
Amazon.com: Dual Dash Cam, VAVA 2K Front and 1080P Cabin or 2K 30fps Single Front Car Camera, Both Sony Sensor, Infrared Night Vision, App Control & 2" LCD Display, Parking Mode, Built-in GPS for Uber & Lyft
www.amazon.com
Amazon.com: EDO Tech Ultra Compact USB Direct Hardwire Adapter Kit for Apple iPhone 7 6 6plus 5 5S 5C 4 3G 3 HTC One Nokia Lumia Google Nexus Sony Xperia LG Optimus Smartphone Phone GPS SiriusXM Radio Dash Cam
Amazon.com: EDO Tech Ultra Compact USB Direct Hardwire Adapter Kit for Apple iPhone 7 6 6plus 5 5S 5C 4 3G 3 HTC One Nokia Lumia Google Nexus Sony Xperia LG Optimus Smartphone Phone GPS SiriusXM Radio Dash Cam
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I want a Tap location where power is off with the ignition. My Dashcam had a built in 320 MAH L-ion battery for "park" mode. No vehicle accessory power used.
Can fuse location F54 be used?, Is there a better location? I will use a micro fuse tap.
Thanks for your opinion.
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I decided to go for a cheap and easy approach for now. Mainly because I don't want to hard wire it yet, just a little nervous to mess with that or trust someone else to do it.
Instead, I found a simple solution that works for now. I realized my never used storage cubby on top of the dash has a 12V socket. So I plugged in a flush mounted micro-usb adaptor that can now power your standard style dash cam.
However, I found that most dash cams for sale are designed to mount on the windshield, ironic considering the name "dash cam". Luckily, I found out my cheap Chinese GoPro knockoff actually has a dash cam mode. It turns itself on and starts recording when you turn on the ignition, it stops recording and turns itself off when you turn off the ignition. It can do 4K, but I set it to 1080P at 60 fps, 3 min loop recording.
The negatives from a dedicated dash cam is no shock detection, night recording isn't the best, and it's pretty conspicuous sitting on top of the dash, which means I unclip it and hide in the center console when not in use in case someone mistakes it for a real GoPro.
But for now, this works really well, it only cost me $7 for the USB adapter, $5 for the short 7" USB wire and the $39 action cam I already own.
Instead, I found a simple solution that works for now. I realized my never used storage cubby on top of the dash has a 12V socket. So I plugged in a flush mounted micro-usb adaptor that can now power your standard style dash cam.
However, I found that most dash cams for sale are designed to mount on the windshield, ironic considering the name "dash cam". Luckily, I found out my cheap Chinese GoPro knockoff actually has a dash cam mode. It turns itself on and starts recording when you turn on the ignition, it stops recording and turns itself off when you turn off the ignition. It can do 4K, but I set it to 1080P at 60 fps, 3 min loop recording.
The negatives from a dedicated dash cam is no shock detection, night recording isn't the best, and it's pretty conspicuous sitting on top of the dash, which means I unclip it and hide in the center console when not in use in case someone mistakes it for a real GoPro.
But for now, this works really well, it only cost me $7 for the USB adapter, $5 for the short 7" USB wire and the $39 action cam I already own.
gHiDoRa
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Why don't you tape into the rear mirror power for the V1? I did same thing for my V1.
