Dash Cam

deefadog · Oct 8th, 2013, 15:47

Apologies if this has been discussed before i,ve looked but cant see anything.

Anyway I,m thinking of fitting a Dash Cam to my XC60 anyone using one or had experience of one that can recommend it I,m looking at a Roadhawk HD. any help or advise would be welcome.

Chris

nomorework · Oct 8th, 2013, 15:53

I've got one of these on my XC60:

http://www.blackvue.co.uk/index.php/...h-wi-fi-detail

Nice and neat, cable is long enough to reach the rear 12v socket leaving the front one free for my phone charger.

tt82 · Oct 8th, 2013, 15:59

Been discussed extensively on here before. Have you tried using the forum search function?

deefadog · Oct 8th, 2013, 16:12

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Originally Posted by tt82

Been discussed extensively on here before. Have you tried using the forum search function?

ooops Thanks only just seen that i,ll try there

Chris

LJD · Oct 8th, 2013, 18:45

very very good thread on Pistonheads about cameras

xc70jason · Oct 8th, 2013, 20:05

Hi,we have Roadhawk in our trucks at work.

They are good but they aint cheap.

Theirs a lot on the market which will be just as good at a fraction of the price.

Jason

Beavis · Oct 9th, 2013, 14:58

I have a Smartcam http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smartcam-2...ht_3321wt_1399

THis is some of the footage, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV4sHiaTDZs which is in "mid quality" range (not the best, but not the worst) - there are about 4 settings on it. Allows for about 4 hours of footage from memory on a 16gb card.

i wasn't looking for the best clarity, but a device which i could use as evidence if needed - ie someone swerved in front of me and braked hard in one of these crash for cash scams, as i'd heard these gangs were targeting mums with kids in 4x4's.

Bobzilla · Oct 9th, 2013, 15:07

This Link might be of some use to you in your research. Lots of practical reviews to view

ayh20 · Oct 9th, 2013, 17:02

Out of interest, what's the current position with MOT's and these devices ? I'm assuming that they have to be removed to pass. Is that correct ?

I've looked at the Mini 801 before and was very impressed with it ... maybe it's time to spend some shekels ...

Also anyone know where, on a current gen V60, i could find a switched power supply close to the dash, to permanently install the wireing without having to use the lighter socket ?

deefadog · Oct 9th, 2013, 17:16

Hi

Just (today) ordered the roadhawk HD. As far as MOT goes provided its not fitted in the wiper sweep area I think thats OK. I,m going to run my cable down the car and plug it into the 12volt supply in the boot to leave the front one spare. I,m taking the car into the dealer next week for its first 3 month check so might ask the cost to hard wire into the switch side of the ignition.

Chris

Oct 8th, 2013, 15:47	#1
deefadog Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2017 19:36 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wimborne	Dash Cam Apologies if this has been discussed before i,ve looked but cant see anything. Anyway I,m thinking of fitting a Dash Cam to my XC60 anyone using one or had experience of one that can recommend it I,m looking at a Roadhawk HD. any help or advise would be welcome. Chris

Oct 8th, 2013, 15:53	#2
nomorework Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2018 21:25 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dunfermline	I've got one of these on my XC60: http://www.blackvue.co.uk/index.php/...h-wi-fi-detail Nice and neat, cable is long enough to reach the rear 12v socket leaving the front one free for my phone charger. __________________ MY2013 XC60 D5 R Design Lux Nav (manual) Polestar in Rebel Blue.

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tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Been discussed extensively on here before. Have you tried using the forum search function? __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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xc70jason Premier Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's	Hi,we have Roadhawk in our trucks at work. They are good but they aint cheap. Theirs a lot on the market which will be just as good at a fraction of the price. Jason __________________ Volvo V60 D3 Business Edition

Oct 9th, 2013, 15:07	#8
Bobzilla V40 2003 ('53) Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 16:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Propping Up The Bar	This Link might be of some use to you in your research. Lots of practical reviews to view __________________ ----------------------------------------------- 2003 ('53) V40, 1.8, Petrol, Manual

Oct 8th, 2013, 18:45	#5
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	very very good thread on Pistonheads about cameras

Oct 9th, 2013, 14:58	#7
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	I have a Smartcam http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smartcam-2...ht_3321wt_1399 THis is some of the footage, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV4sHiaTDZs which is in "mid quality" range (not the best, but not the worst) - there are about 4 settings on it. Allows for about 4 hours of footage from memory on a 16gb card. i wasn't looking for the best clarity, but a device which i could use as evidence if needed - ie someone swerved in front of me and braked hard in one of these crash for cash scams, as i'd heard these gangs were targeting mums with kids in 4x4's.

Oct 9th, 2013, 17:02	#9
ayh20 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2023 14:25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Godalming	Out of interest, what's the current position with MOT's and these devices ? I'm assuming that they have to be removed to pass. Is that correct ? I've looked at the Mini 801 before and was very impressed with it ... maybe it's time to spend some shekels ... Also anyone know where, on a current gen V60, i could find a switched power supply close to the dash, to permanently install the wireing without having to use the lighter socket ?

Oct 9th, 2013, 17:16	#10
deefadog Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2017 19:36 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wimborne	Hi Just (today) ordered the roadhawk HD. As far as MOT goes provided its not fitted in the wiper sweep area I think thats OK. I,m going to run my cable down the car and plug it into the 12volt supply in the boot to leave the front one spare. I,m taking the car into the dealer next week for its first 3 month check so might ask the cost to hard wire into the switch side of the ignition. Chris

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