SuiteSuccess Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Could I get a review of what dashcams seem best suited for our use? Not camera system, just forward looking for traffic or enforcement events. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SRQH4R7/ref=dp_prsubs_2 Works well for me. I bought two GPS mounts and can move the camera between the truck and Jeep. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Hi Carl, I just changed my 1080P dashcam to this VIOFO A129 Pro new 4K dashcam last trip. I can now make out license plates much better and has really good video. I also bought an extra GPS mount to move to the Smart Car and the the remote Bluetooth button which I mounted on the dash that can trigger the camera to save picture and video quickly since camera is not reachable from seating position. Since this uses a lot of data to record 4K I bought a 256Gb micro SD card. There are a lot less expensive dashcams out there but I have been happy with this one so far. The WiFi app is nice and parking mode records great video when not in truck when sensing movement. Quote Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 After trying several, all with flaws, I installed this Garmin 65w around 2 years ago. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/587334 Major pluses: Small, but with great video clarity. Hard wired (if desired) Comes on when ignition is turned on. Don't have to remember to plug it in. Continues recording for set time after ignition off, also is motion sensitive, comes on even with ignition off if truck is jostled. Easy to transfer files to computer, can also see videos on app. But here is the best. It is voice activated. Just say "OK Garmin, save video" or "OK Garmin, save picture" Saves video 90 seconds before your command, continues for 90 seconds after your command. Only negative is the price. But after wasting $'s on cheaper units this one did it. This is not my video, but is worth watching. Talk about the totally unexpected. Quote Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 I went through a few, finally found nexar. Super easy to use, auto starts, synchs to cloud/phone if you want, etc. https://us.getnexar.com/?u_source=Google&u_campaign=&u_adgroup=ALL-KLARNA-ON-NX-Brand&u_keyword=nexar&u_device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhb36BRCfARIsAKcXh6HPOPc4GN-k9ksuwAjFkzU8R2wUkdyYL28S2HEUGPXIFsDmYECUo-waAkE0EALw_wcB Quote 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickW Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 I am using the Thinkware F800 Pro. They are HD 1080p @30fps with 128gb SD cards. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DLMP7YK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have them hardwired so they automatically come on when the vehicle is started. They tuck away nice and neat behind the rearview mirror so you don't even know they are there. They record video in 30 second chunks. If you are hit or even a good jult like from a pothole then it will create a separate video file that has 20 seconds prior to the "trigger" and then the following 10 seconds. I have one installed in each vehicle. Each vehicle also has the rear facing camera installed as well in the rear window. The only vehicle I have only a front facing camera is the RV (due to rear facing camera not weather proof for exterior mounting). Quote 2017 Entegra Anthem 44A SOLD - 2004 Volvo 780. 465hp and 10sp Auto Shift (from 2010~2017) SOLD - 2009 Montana 3400RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 If wired to come on with ignition, will the above still come on in the motion sensor mode? And thanks folks for the replies. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Yes they will come on even if the ignition is off and respond to any motion of the tractor. A stiff wind would do it. The hard wired circuit goes to both +battery for full time juice and Ign on for regular needs, so it doesn't just sit there recording when the truck is parked for days, weeks, years, whatever.... Quote Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Carl, Yes the one I have comes on with motion. Also, if you do the hardwired kit it will stay in parked mode for monitoring when not in vehicle and has a low voltage cutoff setting so if batteries get to low will turn off dashcam. Hardwired kit Quote Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Thanks very helpful Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 All I know about dash cams is this. I have had 2 cheap ones. They are both garbage. You get what you pay for. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, jenandjon said: All I know about dash cams is this. I have had 2 cheap ones. They are both garbage. You get what you pay for. Yep. I agree. Have a mid grade one wife got on an Amazon lightening deal. Lasted one year. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 I run a Garmin Dezl GPS with a dash cam built into it. I like it very much. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010D2URZC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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