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Dash cam VIOFO or THINKWARE
I run the Viofo A129 front and back. It's a solid cam. I got it because It has the super capacitor instead of a battery.
Pros: solid cam, super capacitor
I installed a Viofo A129 Duo. Front camera was easy enough to install - just mind the airbag in the A-pillar. Now, the rear camera... I unwisely chose to route the cable along the passenger side, meaning a lot of trim had to go off, and two more airbags to avoid. Then I broke one of the clips in the hatch wiring boots. If I had to do it all again, I'd try to fish the cable from the mirror assembly directly to the rear of the car. Then fish it through the hatch boot without foolishly trying to remove it. That said, a dual dashcam is incredibly useful, and Viofo models are great for the price. Installed this (along with a hitch step) to protect the car from those who can't park properly.
Pros: dual dashcam useful, great price
Cons: rear camera difficult install
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Good install info. I have an A119 with GPS and polarized filter. It is a great dash cam.
Pros: great dash cam
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Thank you for this thread. I've installed 3 dashcams in our vehicles and quite familar with how to run them in the ceiling and along the door/windshield trim. Your picture of how to remove the radar/mirror cover gave me the confidence to gently pop that piece out slightly and run the wire through it. Now, I've got a great dashcam sitting behind the mirror and on the passenger side. Also, thank you for which fuse to tap into as that saved a lot of time. I also use the A119S and it's a great dashcam.
Pros: great dashcam, easy install
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Go to the end of this thread and go back and look at my posts. I have a full walkthrough of mounting my dash cam
Pros: full walkthrough
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Haven't had any major problems with the camera or the wiring yet... Twice have gotten SD card error and ejected/reinserted card and no other issues. Wife was going down narrow street and hit mirror of another vehicle... Was glad to be able to see what happened... Also with 64gb SD card, had plenty of space and was able to go back and find it a few days later... I would purchase it again.
Pros: good video evidence, plenty of space
Cons: SD card error
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Yes sir! I have the A118/B40. Fits nicely behind the RV mirror.
Pros: fits nicely
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