[zippy]

Yup, I think that's exactly it.
If you email Nextbase support, they will probably send you one for free

Many thanks for the reply

 

[Greg]

Just had my Thinkware Q800 pro front & rear fitted today. £95 ?

 

[Spirited]

@JBCTR you mention in the video that you used a switched fuse socket. Is there a particular reason for that, please?

I'm wondering, wouldn't it be better to use a constant one, instead?

I'm asking as my camera (Nextbase 300W) needs constant power supply for the 'parking' feature to work. Thanks!

From the Nextbase 300W manual:

Parking Mode

There is only one method of using parking Mode, which is by using a 'Permanent Live'. This means that there is always 12Vdc being supplied to the Dash Cam. This can either by using a 12Vdc outlet that does not power off when the vehicles ignition is turned off or by using the Nextbase Hardwire Kit which has been installed using a permanent live fuse location. Once Parking Mode has been turned on, the Dash Cam will enter standby mode when there is no physical movement detected for a 5 minute period. Should physical movement of the vehicle be detected, the Dash Cam will power on and start recording a 1 minute protected video and then will continue to record normally until there is no physical movement detected for a 5 minute period.

 

[JBCTR]

@JBCTR you mention in the video that you used a switched fuse socket. Is there a particular reason for that, please?

I'm wondering, wouldn't it be better to use a constant one, instead?

I'm asking as my camera (Nextbase 300W) needs constant power supply for the 'parking' feature to work. Thanks!

It's just to stop the battery going flat. I can see why you'd want to use a constant live to take advantage of the parking feature, but you run the risk of not being able to start the car when you return!

Blackvue do something called a 'Power Magic Pro' which apparently checks the voltage of the vehicle battery periodically and then stops the dashcam from drawing power when the vehicle battery gets low. Seems like a good idea, but I've never used one so I don't know how well they work.

Link here: https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cam-accessories/blackvue-power-magic-pro-477730.html

 

[Petrov]

@JBCTR you mention in the video that you used a switched fuse socket. Is there a particular reason for that, please?

I'm wondering, wouldn't it be better to use a constant one, instead?

I'm asking as my camera (Nextbase 300W) needs constant power supply for the 'parking' feature to work. Thanks!

There are also dashcams with adapters that take both constant and switched power - the rationale being detection of ignition being switched off to switch to parking mode specifically - eg low bitrate or motion detection recording. Here's Viofo's adapter which does just that https://www.amazon.com/Viofo-3-Wire-Hardwire-A129-Camera/dp/B07KZGM9LS

In the case of your Nextbase as motion is used as the decision factor for choosing parking mode I assume battery drain might be a problem, especially if there's something in the environment that would trick the camera into not going into parking mode.

 

[Spirited]

It's just to stop the battery going flat. I can see why you'd want to use a constant live to take advantage of the parking feature, but you run the risk of not being able to start the car when you return!

Blackvue do something called a 'Power Magic Pro' which apparently checks the voltage of the vehicle battery periodically and then stops the dashcam from drawing power when the vehicle battery gets low. Seems like a good idea, but I've never used one so I don't know how well they work.

Link here: https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cam-accessories/blackvue-power-magic-pro-477730.html

Many thanks! That clarifies.

The "magic" gadget caught my eye when mentioned here.

I'm still not keen on installing an additional device from day one, though. Perhaps if/when the risk of the car not starting materialises, I will reconsider

In the meantime, I better get one of those portable jump starters.

Thank you very much for the guidance, clarification and insights!

 

[Terry Carson]

The garmin parking wires have a box that cuts it off when a certain voltage is reached.

 

[Spirited]

It's just to stop the battery going flat. I can see why you'd want to use a constant live to take advantage of the parking feature, but you run the risk of not being able to start the car when you return!

Blackvue do something called a 'Power Magic Pro' which apparently checks the voltage of the vehicle battery periodically and then stops the dashcam from drawing power when the vehicle battery gets low. Seems like a good idea, but I've never used one so I don't know how well they work.

Link here: https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cam-accessories/blackvue-power-magic-pro-477730.html

Every day a school day, for me. Apparently it is mentioned on the packaging of the Nextbase Dash Cam Hardwire Kit that there is an in-built minimum voltage limiter to protect the car battery, if the camera is fitted to a constant. Similar note on the item's listing on the Halfords website, with a reference to a 11.2 voltage cut-off point.

 

[GR-FOUR.UK]

Installed mine today with the help of @jbctr's video. Installed a Garmin Dashcam mini which requires two power feeds, switched from the USB socket and always on so used the dome lights.

M4 bolt worked a treat for ground, remember to add two fuses to your piggy back connectors otherwise they don't work!! Cables easy to hide for a good looking pro job. Fuse puller needs to be a mini puller as big ones don't work £1.50 I'll never see again!!

Finally with the mini, workout where to stick it before you do, luckily they supply two mounting pads.

 

[Silver]

Hardwire dash cam easy get Chris in Northampton to do it
Cracking job
Also fitted ghost

 

[Heisenberg]

Installed mine today with the help of @jbctr's video. Installed a Garmin Dashcam mini which requires two power feeds, switched from the USB socket and always on so used the dome lights.

M4 bolt worked a treat for ground, remember to add two fuses to your piggy back connectors otherwise they don't work!! Cables easy to hide for a good looking pro job. Fuse puller needs to be a mini puller as big ones don't work £1.50 I'll never see again!!

Finally with the mini, workout where to stick it before you do, luckily they supply two mounting pads.

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Looking at fitting one of these. I take it you bought the Garmin Parking Mode Cable as well? Do you have a link for the piggy back connectors and fuses please?

 

[GR-FOUR.UK]

Looking at fitting one of these. I take it you bought the Garmin Parking Mode Cable as well? Do you have a link for the piggy back connectors and fuses please?

I got the cable as well, you can get the piggy back connectors at Halfords and Amazon - Low profile mini fuse type

 

[TakumiF]

Installed mine today with the help of @jbctr's video. Installed a Garmin Dashcam mini which requires two power feeds, switched from the USB socket and always on so used the dome lights.

M4 bolt worked a treat for ground, remember to add two fuses to your piggy back connectors otherwise they don't work!! Cables easy to hide for a good looking pro job. Fuse puller needs to be a mini puller as big ones don't work £1.50 I'll never see again!!

Finally with the mini, workout where to stick it before you do, luckily they supply two mounting pads.

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just checked, there is a white fuse puller in the engine's fuse box. part no. 82616.
£1.50 ouch.

 

[GR-FOUR.UK]

just checked, there is a white fuse puller in the engine's fuse box. part no. 82616.
£1.50 ouch.

I know £1.50…… Found another in my car bag straight after finishing the job

 

[hrp123]

With GR Fours help I managed to hard wire the Garmin Mini 2 dashcam myself.

I used the bolt / washer which attaches the black car dash to the bodywork to earth it (in same location as JB CTR video - just above the empty threaded hole).

Additionally used a long nosed plier to pull the fuse out (the ones I bought from Amazon didn’t work). Was blind to the one supplied by factory.

I also used the dome light for the battery connection and the power socket (along side dome light) for the switched connection. So far so good ! Been watching footage of my garage wall hoping for something interesting to happen

 

[Terry Carson]

You can use the bolt that holds the carpet down. No need for ripping of all that trim in jonny video

 

[MrStens]

Fitted the Garmin 57 yesterday using piggybacks on the Dome light for battery and USB 1 for accessory. I used the earth point next to the glove box as described in the document @MagnusT posted in post #19, all seems to be working so far! Glove box cand off easier that I expected, it's only a couple of clips

 

[MagnusT]

Fitted the Garmin 57 yesterday using piggybacks on the Dome light for battery and USB 1 for accessory. I used the earth point next to the glove box as described in the document @MagnusT posted in post #19, all seems to be working so far! Glove box cand off easier that I expected, it's only a couple of clips

Would like to know how to get the glove box out, any pointers or link to pics or something?

EDIT: Hahahaha, found info in the pdf I posted earlier

 

[MrStens]

Would like to know how to get the glove box out, any pointers or link to pics or something?

EDIT: Hahahaha, found info in the pdf I posted earlier

Nice one? its only a couple of clips at the bottom which make the hinge points and then a small gas strut/damper to the left of it, and two tabs at the top which are obviously there to keep it from falling out normally, I just gave it a bit of a pull and it came out fairly easily

 

[GiT-GR]

About to fit mine - these are the 3 options that came in the box - smallest one I presume?