RECO: dash cam
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RECO: dash cam
i read other thread below regarding integrated dashcam. while that's nice, i'm probably looking for simpler installation and cheaper solution. i think dash cams have become so cheap that no one would break in the car just for dash cams. yes? no? i'd still like the dash cam to be less visible to outside and wiring relatively easy and painless while it doesn't get on my way or sore my eyes. please post pics and recommendations. thx
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I have a cheap a118c b40 camera (google it and you'll find it under many different brands) - have had it for 2+ years, no problems. Also installed it in wife's X3. It comes with a long power cord with cigarette lighter plug if you a looking for simplicity, or can be hardwired.
Here's my old post with pics and installation: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6591787 and another old post with more pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6375016
But If I were doing it today, I'd go with the integrated camera - it's only a few bucks more if you get it from China and has wifi: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...820233000.html
Here's my old post with pics and installation: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6591787 and another old post with more pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6375016
But If I were doing it today, I'd go with the integrated camera - it's only a few bucks more if you get it from China and has wifi: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...820233000.html
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I have a cheap a118c b40 camera (google it and you'll find it under many different brands) - have had it for 2+ years, no problems. Also installed it in wife's X3. It comes with a long power cord with cigarette lighter plug if you a looking for simplicity, or can be hardwired.
Here's my old post with pics and installation: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6591787 and another old post with more pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6375016
But If I were doing it today, I'd go with the integrated camera - it's only a few bucks more if you get it from China and has wifi: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...820233000.html
Here's my old post with pics and installation: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6591787 and another old post with more pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6375016
But If I were doing it today, I'd go with the integrated camera - it's only a few bucks more if you get it from China and has wifi: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...820233000.html
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gl450
There are two use boxes that have switched fuses in the GL - one in the engine compartment and one under the second row seat. There's also a fuse box on the passenger end of the dashboard, but all the fuses there are always on.
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thanks, always-on fuse boxes are what i'm looking for. i'd like to set up dash cam so it does detect motion when parked & engine off and still record videos
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I have a cheap a118c b40 camera (google it and you'll find it under many different brands) - have had it for 2+ years, no problems. Also installed it in wife's X3. It comes with a long power cord with cigarette lighter plug if you a looking for simplicity, or can be hardwired.
Here's my old post with pics and installation: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6591787 and another old post with more pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6375016
But If I were doing it today, I'd go with the integrated camera - it's only a few bucks more if you get it from China and has wifi: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...820233000.html
Here's my old post with pics and installation: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6591787 and another old post with more pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...ml#post6375016
But If I were doing it today, I'd go with the integrated camera - it's only a few bucks more if you get it from China and has wifi: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...820233000.html
they have it on sale at 19% online, but you get 20% on phone app which seems to be ending in 1-2 days from today
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