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    I have a new family hauler and want to put a dashcam in it. Preferably one that someone can hard-wire install wo I don't have cords running every which way. Any recommendations on brand/place to take it to get it done?

    TIA

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    If your mirror has power the mirror-tap kits work pretty well. As for specific models there are hundreds with different features. Look for gps, auto incident recording and 1080P. Wifi backups are also a good feature to have.

    Thinkware seems to be the most cutting edge but at nearly $300 I'd gamble on a few Chinese ones on Amazon first.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by BP View Post
      If your mirror has power the mirror-tap kits work pretty well. As for specific models there are hundreds with different features. Look for gps, auto incident recording and 1080P. Wifi backups are also a good feature to have.

      Thinkware seems to be the most cutting edge but at nearly $300 I'd gamble on a few Chinese ones on Amazon first.
      The mirror has power. I've seen some videos of some that have both front and rear-facing cameras, so I'm curious what would be required in those installs. I guess I will have to do a ton of google-fu. Unless EW wants to pipe up.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Ratt View Post
        The mirror has power. I've seen some videos of some that have both front and rear-facing cameras, so I'm curious what would be required in those installs. I guess I will have to do a ton of google-fu. Unless EW wants to pipe up.
        Checking in for same.

        David

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        • #5
          I have not used many of them. I have the Kenwood DRV-410 but have not installed it yet to try it out.

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          • #6
            Cheapest way is just hold your cell phone up while driving, in video record mode.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by yellowstang View Post
              Cheapest way is just hold your cell phone up while driving, in video record mode.
              Facebook live is even better.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Ratt View Post
                I have a new family hauler and want to put a dashcam in it. Preferably one that someone can hard-wire install wo I don't have cords running every which way. Any recommendations on brand/place to take it to get it done?

                TIA
                This is what I have...

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by BP View Post
                  Facebook live is even better.
                  That is an excellent suggestion, but you'd have to have Facebook. I guess you would have a bajillion witnesses if there were an incident tho.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by davbrucas View Post
                    That looks like a nice one, but I don't have a doctor's budget, lol.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Ratt View Post
                      That looks like a nice one, but I don't have a doctor's budget, lol.
                      What is your budget?

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SS Junk View Post
                        Somewhere south of $300. I've been doing a lot of research to even see if it's worth it. I'd really prefer one that can be hardwired into the mirror's power, so I don't have cables all over the place.

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