Dash Cam for a 2007. Recs Needed

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by CinderWulf, Nov 29, 2024.

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  1. CinderWulf

    CinderWulf New Member

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    My daughter just got a 2007 and looking for a dash cam after she got into a bit of a fender bender. Any recommendations? Anything I should stay away from? Been looking at ones with Starvis 2, so far a 70mai A810, Redtiger F7NP and a VIOFO A229. They all have mixed reviews so all seem hit or miss from a quality perspective. Wanted to see if anyone had a recommendation from an installation/old car perspective lol.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 CinderWulf, Nov 29, 2024
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    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    I'm a fan of Blackvue dashcams, some of which include that sensor.

    I especially like the security of knowing there is no lithium battery in there; nothing likely to start a fire when it's 150°F in there in July.

    We have one in the Prius and another in our other car. Installation was pretty similar for both- I found 12V ignition-switched power available in the rearview mirror mount area and made a little pigtail that hangs out to where the camera is mounted.

    Both have been working perfectly for years now.
     
    #2 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Nov 30, 2024
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