Installed Garmin Dash Camera on M925A2 Cheap Insuranse/Protection

[Tinstar]

I have been using the Garmin GDR35D in my pickup for about a year.
Records in 1080HD video, audio, GPS, Speed, etc.
The "D" stands for dual camera. One facing forward, the other facing back.

Have one in the wife's car also.

Installed the single camera model (GDR35) in the 5 ton Friday.
Just used a suction mount on the passenger side window.

While I haven't really captured anything dramatic, I do feel better knowing that if something happens it won't be a he said/she said situation.
Like if someone pulls out in front of you, you swap paint or worse, and then they claim it was your fault.
They are not available from Garmin USA yet, but you can get them on fleabay from a Garmin Taiwan Dealer.

Best thing about the Garmin units is that they operate from 5v-35v. So you can power it direct or just use the built in battery.
There are other brand of cameras but they are usually 12v only

I can't get pics to load, but the install was as hard as installing a radar detector.
SUPER easy.

The mount is solid so you don't get the bounce like when someone tries to video from inside.

I know it's not for everyone, but for me, knowing I have video/audio proof of what actually happened, makes it worth every penny.

 

[73m819]

What is the cost for this unit, just had a incident two weeks ago, stopped in traffic for a light, guy rear ended me, took out the R, rear Conner, of my pickup "claimed" I was going in reverse and backed into him, this Hassel is just heating up, wish I had this camera then, maybe for the next time if there is a next time.

 

[EO2NMCB]

Any chance that you are using a gps also? Reason that I ask when my old gps died, replaced it with a new one. Now my dash cam interferes with the gps, Have seen the Garmin dash cam and thought since they make both items maybe they would work together?

 

[Tinstar]

What is the cost for this unit, just had a incident two weeks ago, stopped in traffic for a light, guy rear ended me, took out the R, rear Conner, of my pickup "claimed" I was going in reverse and backed into him, this Hassel is just heating up, wish I had this camera then, maybe for the next time if there is a next time.

The Garmin GDR35 is about $200. The two camera model is about $100 more.
There are cheaper cameras, but I have been using Garmin products for almost two decades. Not changing now.

My brother had almost the same thing happen about a month ago.
It was even a cop that claimed it was my brothers fault. No tickets issued
He now has the dual camera setup.

 

[Tinstar]

Any chance that you are using a gps also? Reason that I ask when my old gps died, replaced it with a new one. Now my dash cam interferes with the gps, Have seen the Garmin dash cam and thought since they make both items maybe they would work together?

My camera also will degrade the signals, but by installing a remote antenna, to get it away from the camera, solves the problem.

The Garmin camera has a built in GPS unit that shows/records location and speed.

My GPS is Garmin also.

 

[swbradley1]

If you have 12V in your truck:

http://www.rakuten.com/sr/searchresults.aspx?qu=dash+camera+car

Lots of options facing forward or backwards and even license plate mounts.

 

[porkysplace]

What is the cost for this unit, just had a incident two weeks ago, stopped in traffic for a light, guy rear ended me, took out the R, rear Conner, of my pickup "claimed" I was going in reverse and backed into him, this Hassel is just heating up, wish I had this camera then, maybe for the next time if there is a next time.

A quick search of e-pay looks like just under $300 shipped for the model he listed.

 

[Tinstar]

There are several vids posted on YouTube that a scammer caused a crash and then claim it was the others fault.
Until they know the person was recording them the whole time.

Their reaction is classic!

 

[armytruck63]

Search for "Russian Dash Cam Videos" and you'll realize why they are almost a standard feature there.

 

[Tinstar]

They are catching on here and my Insurance Agent said they are considering a policy discount when one is installed.

Same stupid driving happens here.
Russian's just have more cameras in vehicles to capture it.

 

[Tinstar]

It's still cheaper than the policy deductible and could potentially save big $$$$$ if an accident happens.

 

[acme66]

I have a three camera unit in the tour truck, one in the cab that gets the dash and some out the windows (not the best), one at the front of the bed on the passengers and one on the rear I use as a backup camera also. The DVR has ports for four cameras. My issue was I also wanted a screen to see realtime in the cab, finding a two camera system where the screen records is easy finding a 3+ one for less than $700... well that proved to be difficult. I will let you know how it stands tour season and get back to you if you like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSE7XScnFC8

Ken