Here is some information, if you have ever wanted to install a Dashcam into a Superb, hardwiring the power supply to the fuse box (so the camera is recording as soon as ignition is ON).

It took just 15 minutes to install and is pretty much plug and play. No need for ugly trailing wires or 12V sockets. 

No tools needed (except I did use a flat plastic blade or spoon to push the power wire behind the room lining). I did check out the power with a multi-meter, but actually no need.

 

My photos show Next Base camera and separate wiring kit, but I'm sure others are similar. I only chose this one because it was in the Which magazine.

 

Used the suction pad to mount the camera, then power wire pushed behind roof and pillar lining down to the fuse box.

I used the supplied fuse jumper/doubler to take power from the rear wiper fuse slot.

The negative was then fixed to one of the screws on the metal points in the fuse area.

 

See photos. Easy work for more peace of mind while driving.

 

 

 

Edited 3 December, 20178 yr by Cotswold

You can get an even cleaner look by removing the A-Pillar trim and hiding the wire behind it. The trim is only held on by plastic clips so is easy to remove and replace.

 

Quite a lot of similar dash cam set-up guides using piggyback fuse holders here...

 

 

I just bought a Garmin 30 to replace my failing Mobius, only to discover that Garmin devices require the use of their own proprietary mini-USB power cables.

 

So I'm going to have to reroute a new wire from the fuse box to the windscreen.

 

Sneaky Garmin, very sneaky.

2 hours ago, silver1011 said:

You can get an even cleaner look by removing the A-Pillar trim and hiding the wire behind it. The trim is only held on by plastic clips so is easy to remove and replace.

 

Quite a lot of similar dash cam set-up guides using piggyback fuse holders here...

 

 

Yup, that's what I did, removing the A-pillar cover (the photos were just work in progress stage). No wires can be seen now.

The hardwire kit came with smaller and larger standards of piggyback fuse

I've done similar with a Vicovation Opia 2 and Vicovation's hard wiring kit which has a battery voltage monitor - it'll shut down the camera if the battery voltage drops below a certain value. Handy if you want to leave on the camera while parked.

 

Be careful with running wiring down the A pillar that it's behind the airbag. Otherwise it could be nasty in a crash.

7 hours ago, silver1011 said:

I just bought a Garmin 30 to replace my failing Mobius, only to discover that Garmin devices require the use of their own proprietary mini-USB power cables.

 

So I'm going to have to reroute a new wire from the fuse box to the windscreen.

 

Sneaky Garmin, very sneaky.

Could you not just get a cheap converter

Edited 3 December, 20178 yr by DEL80Y

Garmin use the same mini-USB fitment as everyone else, the problem is they add a unique resistor into the male plug.

 

If the female socket on the dash cam doesn't receive the official Garmin mini-USB power cord it knows and the dash cam, instead of automatically recording when powered up, thinks it's connected to a PC and instead offers up a menu that needs selecting before the dash cam will start recording.

 

Not ideal for those who want to set-and-forget.

 

It isn't a major issue, it just means I'm going to have to re-route the supplied Garmin cable behind the A-pillar and under the headlining. I was hoping for plug-and-play. Never mind.

I use an action camera SJCAM M10 which provides good quality video in the daytime and average quality at night. Its the perfect size and can easily be clipped out and used on my bike/motorbike. IT costs 66GBP direct from the manufacturer which includes all the mounts, waterproof housing, and shipping. Their after sales service is very good too.

 

There is a sample clip at the bottom, make sure you click settings and change to 1080 or it will look terrible at 420.

 

 

 

Edited 10 December, 20178 yr by williamshatnerspants