What did you do to your Ram today???

[obrien]

I just got it installed today so no leaks yet. The shop said if it leaks to take it back though and they will fix it. I’m taking it up to the snow in a couple weeks so we will see how that works out. Haha

I am not fan of the bulkhead gasket. It is a foam so it does get soaked and then it leaks at least for me. I put another seal - marine grade rubberi
seal- in front of it and that helps but it is not 100%, persistent rain does get eventually through. Than I have a leak by tailgate but there are literally holes between tailgate and the bed so no surprise.

Let me know I did it myself if yours won't leak at all I will reevaluate my install

 

[GeePee77]

Late post... installed a Roav S1 Dashcam this past Sunday. Opted to place it on the windshield; tucked just under the rear view mirror mount. (My other option was to secure it directly on the flat portion of the rear view mirror mount itself.) Satisfied with its placement.

 

[obrien]

View attachment 78830 Late post... installed a Roav S1 Dashcam this past Sunday. Opted to place it on the windshield; tucked just under the rear view mirror mount. (My other option was to secure it directly on the flat portion of the rear view mirror mount itself.) Satisfied with its

How did you route the cable? I am thinking about using the 12V on the top of the dash and let the cam sit low there

 

[Fetch]

I see in your description - Tailgate Seal kit - what is that? any link?

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[securityguy]

How did you route the cable? I am thinking about using the 12V on the top of the dash and let the cam sit low there

Don't do that! Check the forum...a lot of info on dash cam mounting and wiring. I have done it twice in these trucks and super easy. Happy to help you if you want to PM me and talk via phone. Get a good quality dash cam (not off Amazon), two micro fuse taps and you're good to go!

www.thedashcamstore.com
www.blackboxmycar.com

I highly recommend Blackvue if you want a great quality dash cam or the Viofo A129 series.

 

[obrien]

Don't do that! Check the forum...a lot of info on dash cam mounting and wiring. I have done it twice in these trucks and super easy. Happy to help you if you want to PM me and talk via phone. Get a good quality dash cam (not off Amazon), two micro fuse taps and you're good to go!

www.thedashcamstore.com
www.blackboxmycar.com

I highly recommend Blackvue if you want a great quality dash cam or the Viofo A129 series.

Ok I will check the forum, in previous cars I did that - put it into fuse taps into box and then hide the wire behind the interiors but that was a pain the the butt. When I saw the 12V in top of the dash I was happy that I can use it without any wiring work.

 

[securityguy]

Ok I will check the forum, in previous cars I did that - put it into fuse taps into box and then hide the wire behind the interiors but that was a pain the the butt. When I saw the 12V in top of the dash I was happy that I can use it without any wiring work.

Understood, but routing wires and hooking up to the fuse box in the RAM is childs play...super easy and fast. Had my dash cam mounted, wires run and connected in about 30 -40 minutes. Looks super professional like a factory install.

 

[Ram Man 727]

How did you route the cable? I am thinking about using the 12V on the top of the dash and let the cam sit low there

I mounted my Rove in the same location. Ran the wire along the top of the windshield, tucking it under the headliner to the drivers side A pillar. Popped the A pillar trim off (2 bolts) and continued running the wire to under dash. Used an Add a Fuse on my fuse box ( if i remember correctly #66).
Super easy.. took me about 15 min.

 

[obrien]

I mounted my Rove in the same location. Ran the wire along the top of the windshield, tucking it under the headliner to the drivers side A pillar. Popped the A pillar trim off (2 bolts) and continued running the wire to under dash. Used an Add a Fuse on my fuse box ( if i remember correctly #66).
Super easy.. took me about 15 min.

Ok I will look into it lol.. i wanted to have it easy :-D

 

[Just4Ts]

How does it sound? Any drone?

Have you had a chance to tow with it?

Installing it on Friday. I will let you know

 

[GeePee77]

How did you route the cable? I am thinking about using the 12V on the top of the dash and let the cam sit low there

I ran/tucked the cable between the headliner and windshield; between the A-pillar and windshield; and between the dashboard and windshield. From the center base of the windshield, the cable runs up directly to the 12v socket (no way to hide it coming from there). I will be mounting a Bulletproof/Bulletpoint Dual 20mm Ball Dash Mount adjacent to the 12v socket in the near future; it will will keep the cable running from the windshield out of view.

 

[Moparian]

Ok I will look into it lol.. i wanted to have it easy :-D

Or you can grab one of these and make it even easier. SimpleUSBPort Dash Cam Power Adapter (10-pin Type D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B91BT9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_KtO9FbRGCWJW4

 

[RRRAAAAMMMM2020]

Or you can grab one of these and make it even easier. SimpleUSBPort Dash Cam Power Adapter (10-pin Type D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B91BT9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_KtO9FbRGCWJW4

If you use this do you still need to fuse tap? How does this change the installation?

 

[Moparian]

If you use this do you still need to fuse tap? How does this change the installation?

It plugs into the power supply for the rear view mirror so all you have to do is plug it in and plug the usb from the dash cam into it. All hides neatly in the shroud on the windshield. No need for a fuse tap.

 

[RRRAAAAMMMM2020]

It plugs into the power supply for the rear view mirror so all you have to do is plug it in and plug the usb from the dash cam into it. All hides neatly in the shroud on the windshield. No need for a fuse tap.

That sounds very interesting indeed and like a quality option. Thanks for the follow-up

 

[GOFORBROKE]

You need to get you some black lug nuts for those wheels...very sharp!

I agree! That should be my next mod

 

[GOFORBROKE]

I am not fan of the bulkhead gasket. It is a foam so it does get soaked and then it leaks at least for me. I put another seal - marine grade rubberi
seal- in front of it and that helps but it is not 100%, persistent rain does get eventually through. Than I have a leak by tailgate but there are literally holes between tailgate and the bed so no surprise.

Let me know I did it myself if yours won't leak at all I will reevaluate my install

I’m hoping for no issues. I’ll let you know how it works out for me

 

[securityguy]

Or you can grab one of these and make it even easier. SimpleUSBPort Dash Cam Power Adapter (10-pin Type D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B91BT9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_KtO9FbRGCWJW4

And if you do use this converter, which I do not recommend as it one more piece of electronics that can go bad AND it is an adapter that converts 12V to 5V and MOST web cams require 12V and will NOT operate on 5V (some of the cheapie Amazon cams do use 5V). You all need to fully understand what you are dealing with here. You also won't have a USB-A connector on the end of your dash cam cable either and will need ANOTHER adapter. In addition, if you go this route you will, most likely, lose the ability to initiate PARKING MODE as the power will shut off when the truck turns off rendering your dash cam DEAD! Before you jump into something that looks like the end-all-be-all, please understand it better. It is SOOOO easy to run the wire and use two micro fuse taps that no one should be afraid to do this. Again, the adapter mentioned is NOT what you want, but you all do as you wish. I have been installing electronics into cars since 1978 so I do know what I am talking about and I have helped several members on this forum with their installations

 

[RickWaz]

Don't do that! Check the forum...a lot of info on dash cam mounting and wiring. I have done it twice in these trucks and super easy. Happy to help you if you want to PM me and talk via phone. Get a good quality dash cam (not off Amazon), two micro fuse taps and you're good to go!

www.thedashcamstore.com
www.blackboxmycar.com

I highly recommend Blackvue if you want a great quality dash cam or the Viofo A129 series.

OR a Nextbase 622GW! https://www.nextbase.com/en-us/dash-cams/622gw-dash-cam/ Another terrific Dash Cam!

 

[securityguy]

OR a Nextbase 622GW! https://www.nextbase.com/en-us/dash-cams/622gw-dash-cam/ Another terrific Dash Cam!

Looks nice. However, for that price, I'd buy a nice Blackvue and get a better web cam.