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Recommend a dashcam.

ballyharpat · 2025-06-13 10:45:29

I have a transporter camper van, it's professionally built in the back. I'd like to install a dashcam, so I'm looking for recommendations. I will be removing the headliner to re-upholster it soon, I am wondering if it is a good idea to hardwire the dash and run it behind the headliner when I replace it. On another note, is…

13-06-2025 11:45AM

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ballyharpat

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I have a transporter camper van, it's professionally built in the back. I'd like to install a dashcam, so I'm looking for recommendations.
I will be removing the headliner to re-upholster it soon, I am wondering if it is a good idea to hardwire the dash and run it behind the headliner when I replace it.
On another note, is it easy to install a hard wired reversing cam? I was told I can pot it on the light on top of the tail gate, but that I'd also have to remove a rear light and wire to that light as well.

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#2 13-06-2025 01:07PM

GPoint

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VIOFO 4k buy it online
Hardwire not an issue they supply a kit that you connect to constant and switched power on your fuse box

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#3 14-07-2025 04:48PM

goodlad

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I just setup a Viofo A229 in my car. Front and back camera, both 2k 30fps.
Hardwired it too for parking mode. Working well so far and really great quality

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