Dash Cams

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Doug G
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Dash Cams

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I has an accident a year or so ago, when a van stopped and reversed into me.

I wish I had had a dash-cam then in my Mini Moke.
Fortunately there were two independent witnesses that stepped forward.

Problem is that Dash Cams are usually plugged into the 'cigarette lighter' socket. My Moke does not have one installed . . . yet. However I have a 'cigarette lighter' socket ready to be installed.
They can be recording on an 'endless loop'.

Second issue is that they are normally attached to the windscreen.
Thus you cannot leave the Mini Moke without taking it with you (unless you wish it stolen :lol: ).

Considering putting it in a 'clear' plastic enclosure/can/bag and installing it on a fixed bracket in the engine compartment in a 'drinks can' painted black but with a clear plastic 'front' up against the grill, to 'waterproof it'.
This way (in a can) it will hopefully look like a bit of an engine (the bonnet does not lock) to camouflage it and then hard wiring it to the ignition switch (so it will go on when engine/ignition is turned on).
Yes, I know that I will have to check it is not covered in dust/dirt/mud before I go out.

Any other suggestions?
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Tim
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Re: Dash Cams

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Use a windscreen mount for your phone and run a dashcam app?

I stick my phone up on the windscreen so that I can use the Google maps app. The holder I have has a cutout in it so that the camera can see.

Taking it out when you arrive isn't a problem, because it your phone and you'd take it with you anyway.

Tim
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Doug G
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Re: Dash Cams

Post by Doug G »

Great Idea.

I however would have to have some sort of lanyard connecting my phone to my belt, so I just did not get out and forget it. :lol:
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Re: Dash Cams

Post by Everlands »

You could look at cameras intended for motorcycles - you can get them with small cameras that permanently mount on the vehicle, and the control panel / screen is removable.

(PS - Hi all, new forum member here!)
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Re: Dash Cams

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Hi, welcome aboard...

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