CB Radior or Dash Cam?

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  1. truckergf

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    what would be a better gift a CB Radio or a Dash Cam? Or anything else you guys may know about? Thank you
     
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  3. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    CB will be more useful day-to-day...IF he bothers to ever turn it on. Dash cam might just save his bacon if he's ever involved in an incident. Either one would be a decent gift IF you do your homework and buy a quality one instead of the cheapest junk you can find. Or get him a good bluetooth...you know, so he can call you and be legal while you chat.
     
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  4. Oor

    Oor Road Train Member

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    Hard to buy for a trucker unless you know exactly what fits/runs in his truck and what equipment he prefers. Go Amazon gift certificate for either one and let him decide.

    Fancy homecooked meal and a bottle of champagne always works, btw
     
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  5. STexan

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    I'd get him a dash cam. Cb radio, you're better off buying at a reputable cb shop where it would be tuned and tweaked to his truck, and perhaps have the power boosted up a bit.

    Dash cams are simple and don't require any "tweaking" out of the box.
     
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  6. scottied67

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  7. 88 Alpha

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    Dashcam would be money better spent.
     
  8. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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  10. buddyd157

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    i'd say both are USEFUL tools, each one can "save his bacon".

    i think it best to give a gift card to like what someone else said, Amazon, and let him pick out what brand he wants.

    you got a sister..??

    heck, i'm married...nev'a mind....
     
  11. scottied67

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    They are a ton of fun on hometime lol
     
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