Hardwire solution for dash cam.

[rem2582]

Has anyone attempted to hardwire a dash cam from the battery terminal? I’ve read that a fuse tap in the fuse box hasn’t enough clearance to put the cover back on. I’m currently using my ODB port for my THINKWARE U3000 front and rear camera. I would love to hardwire a power cell battery for powering cameras.

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[Squashed Target]

Directly to the battery seems a bit overkill.

Have you seen the Dongar adapters?

Dash Cam Install Easy as 1..2..3.. – Dongar Technologies LLC

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[Duce95]

And also mine if you like building solutions yourself for less. Also way more satisfying.

https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/installed-dash-cam-using-factory-pigtail-connector.3848/

 

[Tsturbo]

Has anyone attempted to hardwire a dash cam from the battery terminal? I’ve read that a fuse tap in the fuse box hasn’t enough clearance to put the cover back on. I’m currently using my ODB port for my THINKWARE U3000 front and rear camera. I would love to hardwire a power cell battery for powering cameras.

I just ordered the exact same dash cam and I am wondering why you want to hardwire to battery or fuse block instead of keeping it installed via the OBDII port? I have the Thinkware U1000 in my current vehicle connected via the OBDII and have had no issues.

 

[rem2582]

Directly to the battery seems a bit overkill.

Have you seen the Dongar adapters?

Dash Cam Install Easy as 1..2..3.. – Dongar Technologies LLC

(24) Dongar Adapters - Install your dashcam in minutes! | 2024 Tacoma Forum (4th Gen) News, Specs, Models - 2.4L, Hybrid, TRD Pro, Trailhunter, Off-Road, Sport, SR5 -- Tacoma4G.com

Yes I have. I actually have a 10 pin Dongar adapter. It doesn’t take care of parking mode. I need power when vehicle is off.

I just ordered the exact same dash cam and I am wondering why you want to hardwire to battery or fuse block instead of keeping it installed via the OBDII port? I have the Thinkware U1000 in my current vehicle connected via the OBDII and have had no issues.

I have ordered a Blackbox Powercell battery pack that I want to use. https://www.blackboxmycar.com/produ...-dash-cam-battery-pack?variant=39468579913783. The ODBII port works beautifully but I worry about draining the battery.

 

[Tsturbo]

You can set the Thinkware to turn off after x amount of hours or at x battery voltage. You can also turn it off manually when parking in a secure area like your garage….at least I could do all of this on the U1000. As for draining the battery, my U1000 was installed when my MDX was new, the OEM battery lasted 3 years and was replaced under warranty when it died.

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