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Good afternoon everyone,

I received fantastic help in the forums with removing trim and wiring a front & rear dashcam. I'm at the fusebox right now and just need a suggestion where to plug in for 5V, and if you know which side is hot on the fuse box that would be also helpful. I'll also need a ground point under there somewhere, again if anyone knows that would be great. I looked but didn't see a decent one myself.

This is the dashcam I purchased:

Big thanks forum!
Nerd
 

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NickerNerd said:
My dashcam only requires 5v, the output in the standard cigarette adapter shows output = 5v. If you see my attached photo above, there are a few 5v fuses in the Rav. Still looking for any suggestions.
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Just to clarify, those are 5 amp fuses, not 5 volt.

You'll need to add a circuit with your add-a-fuse adapter, and then step down the 12v to 5v. I did this in a previous vehicle by adding a 12v socket and then plugging in a usb car adapter which then plugs into the USB supply for the cam.

If you like I can tell you exactly what fuses I tapped in my rav4 install. I have a parking mode cam though, so I have two fuses tapped, one for vehicle on and one for vehicle off.
 
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NickerNerd said:
You are much better at explaining things than I am, and thanks for the help. Yes please which fuse should I use? It would help you to know I purchased an adapter for this situation, here:Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit for V1, V1P, V1 3rd Gen Dash Cams: Amazon.ca: Electronics So, yes, please which fuse do you suggest I use?
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If you don't know exactly what you are doing here you'll be probably better off asking someone with electronics knowledge to fix it for you.
 
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NickerNerd said:
You are much better at explaining things than I am, and thanks for the help. Yes please which fuse should I use? It would help you to know I purchased an adapter for this situation, here:Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit for V1, V1P, V1 3rd Gen Dash Cams: Amazon.ca: Electronics So, yes, please which fuse do you suggest I use?
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Oh nice, that looks very similar to the parking mode kit I have, so I can help you out I think. Give me a bit and I'll go out and take photos and give you some notes.
 
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Ok, please note that you should double check what I'm about to say by using a 12v test probe or a multimeter to validate. Also, you should verify that the "hot" side of the fuse slot matches up with your add-a-fusekit to make sure you're actually protecting your circuits from overload.

Anyway, I am pretty sure that I used the empty/unused fuse slot below the trunk open fuse for the always-on connection to the hardwire kit, and the 15A power outlet 1 fuse for the ignition-on connection. I attached the ground to a bolt/nut above the brake pedal. I think in another thread you said you have a 2020 limited? Mine is a 2019 limited but I would bet the fuses are the same layout.

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zeniq said:
Ok, please note that you should double check what I'm about to say by using a 12v test probe or a multimeter to validate. Also, you should verify that the "hot" side of the fuse slot matches up with your add-a-fusekit to make sure you're actually protecting your circuits from overload.

Anyway, I am pretty sure that I used the empty/unused fuse slot below the trunk open fuse for the always-on connection to the hardwire kit, and the 15A power outlet 1 fuse for the ignition-on connection. I attached the ground to a bolt/nut above the brake pedal. I think in another thread you said you have a 2020 limited? Mine is a 2019 limited but I would bet the fuses are the same layout.

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Question....With using these fuse taps, are you now just leaving the fuse box cover off, or where you able to get it back on by drilling any type of holes on the side of the case?
 
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Urmil said:
Question....With using these fuse taps, are you now just leaving the fuse box cover off, or where you able to get it back on by drilling any type of holes on the side of the case?
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I left the cover off. I actually couldn't find it just now (whoopsie) but I think I tucked it down into the footwell cavity to the left of the fusebox along with the excess wire and everything else.
 
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zeniq said:
Ok, please note that you should double check what I'm about to say by using a 12v test probe or a multimeter to validate. Also, you should verify that the "hot" side of the fuse slot matches up with your add-a-fusekit to make sure you're actually protecting your circuits from overload.

Anyway, I am pretty sure that I used the empty/unused fuse slot below the trunk open fuse for the always-on connection to the hardwire kit, and the 15A power outlet 1 fuse for the ignition-on connection. I attached the ground to a bolt/nut above the brake pedal. I think in another thread you said you have a 2020 limited? Mine is a 2019 limited but I would bet the fuses are the same layout.

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Huge thanks zeniq, another success in the forum! I used your suggested fuse and grounded nearby, perfectly working dashcam now. Your explanation and photos were perfect, thanks so much for helping me out. I also tucked away the fuse box cover, with the fuse taped to it, into the center console. Cheers!
 
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NickerNerd said:
Huge thanks zeniq, another success in the forum! I used your suggested fuse and grounded nearby, perfectly working dashcam now. Your explanation and photos were perfect, thanks so much for helping me out. I also tucked away the fuse box cover, with the fuse taped to it, into the center console. Cheers!
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Nice job, glad it worked out!
 
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I just received my Fusetap Kit from Amazon, so will be using @zeniq 's pictures as a Guide. I printed an extension for the fusebox so will be able to replace the cover.

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Here is a link to the 3D-print ... Fuse carrier adapter for Toyoty RAV4 Hybrid (from 2019) by UliLac - Thingiverse

Is there a benefit to using the "15A P/OUTLET NO.1" instead of the BLANK spot below the "WASHER" ? I want to continue using the cigarette lighter to power a high-speed 3A USB charger.

THANKS, @zeniq !!!
 
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SV_Trinity said:
I just received my Fusetap Kit from Amazon, so will be using @zeniq 's pictures as a Guide. I printed an extension for the fusebox so will be able to replace the cover.

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Here is a link to the 3D-print ... Fuse carrier adapter for Toyoty RAV4 Hybrid (from 2019) by UliLac - Thingiverse

Is there a benefit to using the "15A P/OUTLET NO.1" instead of the BLANK spot below the "WASHER" ? I want to continue using the cigarette lighter to power a high-speed 3A USB charger.

THANKS, @zeniq !!!
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YES!! thank you for this, printing one when i get home
 
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hotracer_05 said:
YES!! thank you for this, printing one when i get home
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Just a note about the Model .... the side cutout is designed for a "constant power" fusetap. I only realized this after I made the print. So I used a drill to cut an opening for a "switched power" fusetap. THE DESIGN IS NOT MINE ... but the designer has two versions ... one that requires gluing, and a second that utilizes clips. I printed the "clips" version using PLA, with supports.
 
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