Dash cam install - which wire is always hot?
Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by true blue, Feb 4, 2017.
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I bought the FalconEye 3 camera dash cam system. Another trucker recommended it to me.
Here's the link. Haven't installed it yet, so I'll have to get back with a review once it's set up.
One thing I don't like is, it doesn't come with directions. You have to go to their website and look up each feature to see how to use it. The videos are not the greatest and one is pretty pituful. There are no install videos but the pamphlet does contain a basic wiring diagram for the install. Again, not impressed.
http://www.dashcam.co/collections/m...h-mirror-one-power-source?variant=27006185544 -
Here's a link to the one Balakov100 was referring to:
http://dashcamerasreviews.com/street-guardian-sg9665gc-v3-2017-edition-review/ -
FalconEye is owned by TD Electronics (Previously Top Dawg Electronics) and when you call TD, you get someone who answers, "Hello". Yeah, not too professional. And it doesn't get any better with whoever you talk to there. I think there is a separate number for FalconEye on that website when you're ordering, and they are helpful and professional, but the TD Electronics is not big on customer service.
I had a problem with them a few years ago and they wouldn't stand behind their product. Had to go through VISA to get the refund. I didn't know FalconEye was owned by TD, otherwise I wouldn't have bought this product. But, now that I have it we'll see how things go. -
Just a word of caution, not sure what kind of dash cam you're using. But many dashcams actually run on 5volts and have a step down in their cigarette plug adapter. If yours is something other than 12V it might need a hardwire kit. Just wouldn't want to see you damage the camera.
:edit: I see the model camera you posted above. It says 5V in the specs, I would check and see if the voltage is stepped down in the unit or if it's at the plugtrue blue Thanks this. -
You're right. I did order the hardwire kit with it.
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You can find it on Amazon. Just type in Street Guardian or ash cam sg9665 and it will take you right to it with features list and descriptions.
It is a pretty amazing system which will probably be my next upgrade. -
One of the better apps you can down load on your smart phone is call Trucker Path.
Icon looks like a set of blue axles.
Has loads of information useful to truckers.
Check it out.
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