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6th August 2021, 20:26 | #1 |
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Dash cams
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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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Nextbase 512GW, suction pads can for some strange reason simply fall off the screen
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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.
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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 ££
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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.
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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:
Do you have a link?
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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
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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.
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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. |
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