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L110CDL



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Dash cam
So my Nextbase 312 dash cam after a good 5 years of use has decided to say i've had enough Rolling Eyes

I only need a forward seeing dash cam, so how is everyone getting on with there dash cam and what make is it ?

TIA Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Clayton.
Post #1049094 18th Oct 2024 7:44pm
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custom90



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I often looked at Blackvue, but in the end decided against having one. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ›ฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธโš™๏ธ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿ’ช
Post #1049095 18th Oct 2024 7:49pm
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L110CDL



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Thanks Steve Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Clayton.
Post #1049096 18th Oct 2024 8:12pm
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custom90



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From what I can remember they are pretty good, quite a hefty price tag though, but might have come down a bit.
A lot depends on model and specs. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #1049097 18th Oct 2024 8:21pm
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Zed



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Iโ€™ve been looking at the Wolfbox one but was hoping for some feedback before taking the plunge.
https://uk.wolfbox.com/ WARNING.
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Post #1049099 18th Oct 2024 8:42pm
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That looks pretty neat, especially the resolution and integration if it can be fitted in situ is half the job already done.
You can easily add an ATO fuse tap: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251618137508?_s...R4zP8pbUZA
to the 12v accessory socket in fuse box as well, without much hard wiring needed, and you can probably keep wiring slim up a pillar with 0.5mm2 thinwall or figure of 8 cable as current draw is minimal.

Sometimes Amazon reviews I go by, I tend to find reviews on there to be generally accurate unlike some places.
Though not every product is listed on there. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ›ฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธโš™๏ธ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿ’ช
Post #1049100 18th Oct 2024 8:53pm
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I use a Blackvue DR750 Truck since my rear camera has to be external. It's a good product and records high quality footage but in the UK the after sales support is awful. My unit bricked itself trying to do an update when first powered on and it was very difficult to persuade BV to replace it even though it was brand new.

With the second one I simply didn't do the update and it has been ok for several years since.

If you want an external rear camera your choice is very limited.
Post #1049101 18th Oct 2024 9:01pm
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L110CDL



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Thank you Zed and blackwolf Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Clayton.
Post #1049102 18th Oct 2024 9:15pm
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Zed



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custom90 wrote:
That looks pretty neat, especially the resolution and integration if it can be fitted in situ is half the job already done.
You can easily add an ATO fuse tap: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251618137508?_s...R4zP8pbUZA
to the 12v accessory socket in fuse box as well, without much hard wiring needed, and you can probably keep wiring slim up a pillar with 0.5mm2 thinwall or figure of 8 cable as current draw is minimal.

Sometimes Amazon reviews I go by, I tend to find reviews on there to be generally accurate unlike some places.
Though not every product is listed on there.


Those piggyback fuses are very useful, I use one already for my OBD gauge. Although I did have to do a little fettling to get the fuse box cover to close properly. WARNING.
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Post #1049103 18th Oct 2024 9:37pm
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custom90



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Yes, they are a very close fit with the fuse cover and you have to bear in mind the circuit fuse rating from the factory, but is useful for ignition fused feed.
I seem to remember the fuse is 20A for that circuit so I downgraded that to 15A and fitted a 1A on the tap circuit, 15A is more than enough for the vast majority of 12v accessories.
That stays within the 20A headroom on that circuit.

Very Happy $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ›ฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธโš™๏ธ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿ’ช


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Post #1049138 19th Oct 2024 12:36pm
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Zed



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Thatโ€™s a good idea. Presumably there will be a point when I need to add another fuse box? I have to say Iโ€™m not hugely confident tinkering with the electrics, so much can go wrong! WARNING.
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Post #1049140 19th Oct 2024 12:45pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
We've had a Viofo for a few years. It's been excellent,I've had need to use the footage from it on a few occasions. They are a much neater form factor than many others. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #1049181 19th Oct 2024 9:41pm
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L110CDL



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Thank you Bluest, that is different, what model do you have ?
many thanks Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Clayton.
Post #1049588 23rd Oct 2024 8:32pm
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