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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20637  
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I often looked at Blackvue, but in the end decided against having one. TheThunder Rollsπ¬π§πΊπΈ
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18th Oct 2024 7:49pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10891 
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Thanks Steve
 Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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18th Oct 2024 8:12pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20637
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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. TheThunder Rollsπ¬π§πΊπΈ β½οΈπ’οΈβοΈπ§°πͺ |
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18th Oct 2024 8:21pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3350 
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Iβve been looking at the Wolfbox one but was hoping for some feedback before taking the plunge.
https://uk.wolfbox.com/ WARNING. This post may contain sarcasm. |
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18th Oct 2024 8:42pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20637
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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. TheThunder Rollsπ¬π§πΊπΈ β½οΈπ’οΈβοΈπ§°πͺ |
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18th Oct 2024 8:53pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17610 
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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. |
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18th Oct 2024 9:01pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10891
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Thank you Zed and blackwolf
Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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18th Oct 2024 9:15pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3350
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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. This post may contain sarcasm. |
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18th Oct 2024 9:37pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20637
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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.  TheThunder Rollsπ¬π§πΊπΈ
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19th Oct 2024 12:36pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3350
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Thatβs a good idea. Presumably there will be a point when I need to add another fuse box? I have to say Iβm not hugely confident tinkering with the electrics, so much can go wrong! WARNING.
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19th Oct 2024 12:45pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4246 
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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
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19th Oct 2024 9:41pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10891
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Thank you Bluest, that is different, what model do you have ?
many thanks Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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23rd Oct 2024 8:32pm |
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