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[raiderofthelostark]

Electronics Update: Installed a BlackVue Camera with Battery System.

Camera: BlackVue DR750X-3CH Plus
Battery & Expansion Battery - This should give about 36h of runtime.
Mount: Aluminum Dashcam Mount for BlackVue
33' Rear Camera Cable

I wasn't really looking forward to this install for some reason and have had the parts for a while but honestly, it was really simple and I should have done it sooner.

Where I live and what I use the truck for, a camera was necessary. A front camera is a must-have, adding the interior and rear seemed worthwhile. I wanted the battery pack because we leave the trucks parked for extended periods but at home, the woods, the track, etc.

I'm not currently doing the cloud setup because I just haven't seen these work too well and this is just in case of an incident. I do have a VZW hotspot though so that might change if I can get it to work reliably without killing battery capacity nor eating a large monthly data bill for a nice to have.

Install:
Took about an hour to wire, snake, and connect everything up. Hardwired, soldered, etc. Used fuse 36 for the ACC. Added another hour to get the cameras perfectly aligned, zip tied, and setup using their software.

Overall, was pleasantly surprised with how simple it was. Ordered a longer rear camera cable as the provided one (16’) is not long enough to mount the camera in the canopy.

Seems like a good system.

 

[Donovan]

Give us your credit cards. You aren't allowed to buy anything else.

 

[raiderofthelostark]

 

[Krazykorean]

How do you like that Dashcam setup? I have the same radar, didnt think another mount could fit.

 

[raiderofthelostark]

How do you like that Dashcam setup? I have the same radar, didnt think another mount could fit.

It's a really clean setup with the blend mount for both camera and radar.

The camera works well and is kind of a set and forget at this point. I did need to run an expansion battery to get a full days out of it which are both located under the passenger seat with velcro. To run the rear all the way back to the canopy rear window, I went through the passenger footwell and needed a 30' extension ($16) to make the run.

The camera software isn't great but it works. I may end up with cloud access but its not a priority.

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Seattle > Salem > SF > Medford > Bend > Seattle

3 week/2k mile road trip with the family, dog, and about 600lbs of crap
14.9mpg or about $800 in gas at $6.
Lots of good times

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Thanks @GooseTuned for the maps.

Was running the Stage 2 Cobb tuning and the Goose maps are much, much better.

Truck is much faster, runs smoother, and the AFR is spot on now throughout the band. Very happy with it!!

 

[CTK59]

WOW.. congratulations and quite a mod list. Good to have too much time on your hands!