Someone broke my driver side mirror while I was taking a shower. No witnesses. No security cameras in the parking area. Any suggestions on what to buy?
What should I look for in a dash cam?
Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by MoGooder, Aug 29, 2013.
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A new driver side mirror?
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I Bought Mine From Amazon For $23 It's Just Like The Ones At The Ta For 100.
paul_4lp Thanks this. -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UG2SY0/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the stand/mount for it...
http://www.amazon.com/SMARTY-Suction-Dashboard-Windshield-Recorder/dp/B008JAM1K0/ref=pd_sim_e_3
It will catch both nose mirrors from the dash of my prostar and has a 1-sec/frame parking mode when you are sitting still and away from truck.
its pricey because it shows speed and gps coordinates at bottom of video, and is submissible in court as evidence video...the cops in my hometown use these.Last edited: Aug 29, 2013
deming807 and daf105paccar Thank this. -
Waz the difference with these and the T.S. ones? -
here is some video off mine from the other day...
http://mastergeeks.opendrive.com/files/OV8xMzgzNzczNl9tcjhUUA/blowout_001.flv
raw footage straight off camera...
http://mastergeeks.opendrive.com/files/OV8xNDcyMjcyNl9OOFBVQw/blowout_001.avi
I should also probably mention the software lets you take 1.5MP photo's straight off the recorded video, allowing you to zoom way in on license plates as well.
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if its your fault, cycle the power while holding button on back for 5 seconds and it will wipe the memcard.Last edited: Aug 29, 2013
One_tooth_wonder, 900,000-tons-of-steel and Charli Girl Thank this. -
I had that happen recently and decided to install two inexpensive dash cams. They cost $20 each on Amazon and have a good battery life and they're working great. More and more drivers are installing them.
P.S. Look for cams that have batteries, have motion detection, will record sound. Mine have all 3. You don't have to spend a lot of money just watch the reviews on cams that are not durable.
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Charli Girl Thanks this.
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also, they need to be mounted INSIDE the cab and have microchips to relay what your doing to the office.
while i don't have a cam. i hear the truckstop ones aren't as good quality, don't have the features. and are pricey. -
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