Hi, Has anyone installed a dashcam in their RAV4? Would like any input as to make, model, etc.
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I don't recommend this at all. These SD cards have a limited number of write cycles, so the constant formatting will wear them out prematurely. What I have are 2 identical Sandisk 32GB micro SD cards that I swap into the dashcam every couple of months or so. I used to do it every month just to check the card and make sure there are no corrupted files or lots of files in the read only directory. So far, after almost a year and a half, I have seen no problems whatsoever. And I only formatted the cards once using the dashcam itself.I format the memory card in the device about monthly. This is recommended by some dashcam experts.
Mine is currently aimed "high" compared to the suggested "40% hood+dash." I actually only have about 20% hood (and just a sliver of dash) which puts the horizon at around 50% if I'm on flat ground.Do you find it hard to aim without capturing too much engine hood?
My camera is mounted the same way as yours with a DIY mount. Have to check it everytime I drive though as wife drives car too and she's much shorter than meI owned a G1W for about a year. Then they came out with the G1WH which has a flat black bezel instead of a chrome bezel. I have had that for about 8 months.
Lots of good reviews is why I bought it. I owned one of those dash cams they sell on TV before they became popular.
My dash cam is mounted to the rearview mirror with a special bracket. Car Rearview Mirror Bracket Holder Mount for Dash Camera G1WH G1W C GT550WS TR | eBay
Here is a good review of the G1W
https://dashcamtalk.com/g1w/
That's normal for wide angle FOV. Recording seems further than actual and fisheye effect. I set my camera to narrow setting to reduce this and of course sacrifice some side view. Just a personal preference.I'm actually surprised by the wide angle lens it has because even when drivers are practically inches from my rear bumper, the footage upon review shows the front of their car as if it were a couple of feet away. All in all, money well spent for peace of mind.
What dashcam do you have? I just bought a new unit with wifi for the front and moving the Mobius to rear. Still figuring the best way to mount the rear unit without too much butchery to my new car.Just brought home a new SE...putting in the dash am that was in our 12 year TDI I traded in for the RAV....and yes...I got very little for the TDI.
I installed a new A118C with GPS module on the front windshield to replace my older A118 battery model. I took the old one and mounted it on the back glass to keep an eye on the weavers and tailgaters:
Nice picture. You must love your A118 to buy another.
How did you wire your rear camera?