dash cam

[R.Hay]

hi i am currently looking at dash cams
which is the best for fitting behind the mirror on the cali ?
looking at the garmin 45 or 55
if anyone uses one where do they put their cables and how do they keep them tidy ( what do theuy use to keep them out of sight ( as much as possible )
would not be using this dash cam in another vehicle
any suggestion would be much appreicated

 

[Erbster]

I have a dashcam next to the mirror on the passenger side. I bought a wiring kit and fed the cable around the sunscreen under the passenger side trim and through the dash and then used a piggyback fuse. Took less than an hour. There are several good threads on this elsewhere on the forum.


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[R.Hay]

I have a dashcam next to the mirror on the passenger side. I bought a wiring kit and fed the cable around the sunscreen under the passenger side trim and through the dash and then used a piggyback fuse. Took less than an hour. There are several good threads on this elsewhere on the forum.


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thank u x

 

[T6 CFO]

hi i am currently looking at dash cams
which is the best for fitting behind the mirror on the cali ?
looking at the garmin 45 or 55
if anyone uses one where do they put their cables and how do they keep them tidy ( what do theuy use to keep them out of sight ( as much as possible )
would not be using this dash cam in another vehicle
any suggestion would be much appreicated

Very fast moving area so always worth a refresh.

Very happy with mine a BlackVue which I went for to get a front and rear camera.

This thread might give some pointers....

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/which-dashcam.21151/


Mike

 

[Loz]

F770 fits nicely behind the mirror see my installation guide.
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/dash-camera-install.16017/#post-183930

 

[Erbster]

For the record, mine is a nextbase 512gw, which cost me about £150 a year ago. Only disappointment is that max card size it will read properly is 32gb and that does not store a great deal of video; was hoping to be able to get clips of journey when get home, but quickly overwritten at 1080 resolution

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[AlanC]

Very fast moving area so always worth a refresh.

Very happy with mine a BlackVue which I went for to get a front and rear camera.

This thread might give some pointers....

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/which-dashcam.21151/


Mike

I have now ordered a BlackVue for the same reasons, given the recent 'hit and run' while parked up.
What size card do you use in yours mike?

Alan

 

[T6 CFO]

Hi Alan 128 GB. If you want to have a look at mine you know where I am

Edit:- There’s a downside to it having worked perfectly since I installed it. I had to learn how it all worked again. Just does it job. Just logged into it and given it a firmware upgrade.

Mike

 

[Stewart1150]

I have the Garmin 35 dashcam, I mounted it just to the right and above the rear view mirror. As its small and very high up on the windscreen there are no obstructed forward views; but you can still see the screen of the camera for warnings, video capture etc - if you hide behind the mirror you won't be able to see the screen. With regard the cable, just tucked it into the head lining and down the A pillar, can't be seen. Been very pleased with the Gramin. Just make sure you get the sticky patch were your want it first time - it's sticks very well indeed!

 

[Andy]

For the record, mine is a nextbase 512gw, which cost me about £150 a year ago. Only disappointment is that max card size it will read properly is 32gb and that does not store a great deal of video; was hoping to be able to get clips of journey when get home, but quickly overwritten at 1080 resolution

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If you do a firmware upgrade it will use 128 gb card. I use 128 in my 512gw.

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[Sandyvan]

For the record, mine is a nextbase 512gw, which cost me about £150 a year ago. Only disappointment is that max card size it will read properly is 32gb and that does not store a great deal of video; was hoping to be able to get clips of journey when get home, but quickly overwritten at 1080 resolution

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Take laptop with you and download every evening, does not take long.

 

[Andy]

Take laptop with you and download every evening, does not take long.

Difficult when I use it in work truck, can't be bothered with doing that after a 15 hour day. Simpler to use max size Sd card.

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[Sandyvan]

Difficult when I use it in work truck, can't be bothered with doing that after a 15 hour day. Simpler to use max size Sd card.

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True, I use mine in work van just let it over record. But in the Cali my Mrs downloads interesting footage for her holiday vids.

 

[Erbster]

If you do a firmware upgrade it will use 128 gb card. I use 128 in my 512gw.

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I’ll try that. Thanks.


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[Andy]

I’ll try that. Thanks.


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Not difficult to do. Download correct firmware file from nextbase site & put it on a blank formatted Sd. Put Sd into camera & turn camera on, it does the rest. Full instructions on their site.

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[Erbster]

Thanks. Does it reset all the camera settings?


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[Blue Yonder]

hi i am currently looking at dash cams
which is the best for fitting behind the mirror on the cali ?
looking at the garmin 45 or 55
if anyone uses one where do they put their cables and how do they keep them tidy ( what do theuy use to keep them out of sight ( as much as possible )
would not be using this dash cam in another vehicle
any suggestion would be much appreicated

 

[Blue Yonder]

thinkware f800 pro provides the best and neatest (discreet) front and rear dash cam, but not the cheapest.