Dash cams

Phil · 6th August 2021, 20:26

Hello,
I've never really thought of getting a dash cam myself before, but now I have decided I need to get one.
I do a high mileage and in the last couple of months, moreso the last couple of weeks, I've had to take evasive action to avoid someone hitting me multiple times. I just want an extra "pair of eyes" keeping an eye out" should the worst happen.

Anyway, looking at dash cameras, they all seem to be mounted to the windscreen with an adhesive pad.
This is no good for me, I would need a suction mount.
Does anybody have a dash camera that they could recommend with a suction mount?

macafee2 · 6th August 2021, 20:41

Nextbase 512GW, suction pads can for some strange reason simply fall off the screen

macafee2

Phil · 6th August 2021, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

Nextbase 512GW, suction pads can for some strange reason simply fall off the screen

macafee2

I know you have to be careful with them, but I've never had an issue personally in the past.
I looked at the Nextbase range in Halfords. They do look good.
The reason I need suction pad mount is I am often driving different vehicles.

trikey · 6th August 2021, 21:07

We use nextbase in our cars, suction mount rather than sticky pad.

Get a camera that does rear view too, its worth the few extra ££

Heddy · 6th August 2021, 21:17

SWMBO got me a cheap chinese one that fastens over the rear view mirror using rubber bands. it's really good, has 1080p quality and reverse cam too. It's wider than the rear view and gives a broader view, downside, it makes an auto dim mirror redundant. I recently sold the 75 and bought an Astra, on the phone for insurance I was asked " Do you still have the dashcam fitted?" said yes, so they do make a difference.

Phil · 6th August 2021, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

We use nextbase in our cars, suction mount rather than sticky pad.

Get a camera that does rear view too, its worth the few extra ££

Oh, did it come with the suction mount? All the Nextbase ones I saw were sticky pad only.
Yes, rear cam is a great idea. As far as I can see, the rear cam on the Nextbase just slots in like an integrated USB stick. That's a definite!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heddy

SWMBO got me a cheap chinese one that fastens over the rear view mirror using rubber bands. it's really good, has 1080p quality and reverse cam too. It's wider than the rear view and gives a broader view, downside, it makes an auto dim mirror redundant.

Rubber bands would work!
Do you have a link?

wullie480 · 7th August 2021, 12:13

Dash cameras are a must the standard of driving is shocking nowadays.
Plenty reviews and advise on https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/

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Bolin · 7th August 2021, 15:30

I am very happy with the Viofo A129 Duo. I don't think there is a suction attachment (unlike older Viofo models) but instead you can buy extra mounts and hardwire/rear cam cables. So just unclip the unit, unplug the rear cable (if you have the rear camera) and do the reverse in the other car, repeat for rear cam.

Gate Keeper · 7th August 2021, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullie480

Dash cameras are a must the standard of driving is shocking nowadays.
Plenty reviews and advise on https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am in complete agreement and dashcam talk is a very useful website, thank you, thank you for pointing it out

I have a DDPAI X2Pro front and rear dash cam which I bought in the UK from WEX Photography 2 years ago for its image stability (handy when off road) high resolution, night vision, large memory and GPS, WiFi phone app etc,

For encounters with corrupt police and bad drivers, I post the footage onto YouTube. The front cam is wedge shape and fits onto a 3M sticky pad with easily detaches via a slider in front of the rear view mirror.

macafee2 · 8th August 2021, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

I am in complete agreement and dashcam talk is a very useful website, thank you, thank you for pointing it out

I have a DDPAI X2Pro front and rear dash cam which I bought in the UK from WEX Photography 2 years ago for its image stability (handy when off road) high resolution, night vision, large memory and GPS, WiFi phone app etc,

For encounters with corrupt police and bad drivers, I post the footage onto YouTube. The front cam is wedge shape and fits onto a 3M sticky pad with easily detaches via a slider in front of the rear view mirror.

links to the police ones please

macafee2

6th August 2021, 20:26	#1
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Dash cams Hello, I've never really thought of getting a dash cam myself before, but now I have decided I need to get one. I do a high mileage and in the last couple of months, moreso the last couple of weeks, I've had to take evasive action to avoid someone hitting me multiple times. I just want an extra "pair of eyes" keeping an eye out" should the worst happen. Anyway, looking at dash cameras, they all seem to be mounted to the windscreen with an adhesive pad. This is no good for me, I would need a suction mount. Does anybody have a dash camera that they could recommend with a suction mount? __________________

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	We use nextbase in our cars, suction mount rather than sticky pad. Get a camera that does rear view too, its worth the few extra ££ __________________ Lest we forget..

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Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	SWMBO got me a cheap chinese one that fastens over the rear view mirror using rubber bands. it's really good, has 1080p quality and reverse cam too. It's wider than the rear view and gives a broader view, downside, it makes an auto dim mirror redundant. I recently sold the 75 and bought an Astra, on the phone for insurance I was asked " Do you still have the dashcam fitted?" said yes, so they do make a difference. Last edited by Heddy; 6th August 2021 at 21:20.. Reason: more info

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wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	Dash cameras are a must the standard of driving is shocking nowadays. Plenty reviews and advise on https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	I am very happy with the Viofo A129 Duo. I don't think there is a suction attachment (unlike older Viofo models) but instead you can buy extra mounts and hardwire/rear cam cables. So just unclip the unit, unplug the rear cable (if you have the rear camera) and do the reverse in the other car, repeat for rear cam. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Nextbase 512GW, suction pads can for some strange reason simply fall off the screen macafee2