Dash Cam

Corona
Corona Forum Participant Posts: 45
edited January 2016 in Tips for making Caravanning & Touring Cheaper #1

I guess we are all tired of the countless posts about wi fi or early arrival on site. Well this, I think is a brand new topic, which could save an enormous amount of money.

We are aware of the scam, "Cash for Cash" where someone, maybe not be insured reverses into us on purpose to make a false claim against us. Also in an accident which is not your fault, it is often difficult to prove the other party is at fault.

I have recently got a dash cam in my car to support against the above problem. There are many products available, mine is an Amacam costing just under £40. also I fitted a 32Gb Micro SD card which will record up to 6 hours of HD video. The clarity is good
as it is possible to read Reg. numbers of cars ahead.

It goes without saying the potential here for saving big time money, in the event of an accident, Does'nt bear thinking about not just cost of damage tothe veichle, but also the caravan, especially the loss of no claims bonuses.

Just an add on here, I also see some insurance companies will give up to 10% discount on premiums where a dash cam is fitted. There's a thought, maybe the club insurance may like to consider this. Give this one some thought fellow members.

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  • Wildwood
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    edited January 2016 #2

    I have had one fitted for about 18 months. They are useful in any accident where you are not to blame not just crash for cash scams. Having worked in insurance claims it is clear that those in the wrong often lie through their back teeth and to protect your
    self you need the filmed proof. The downloaded evidence is a godsend when you are faced with false claims.

  • DianneT
    DianneT Forum Participant Posts: 521
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    edited January 2016 #3

    We bought a Transcend DrivePro last year excellent off Amazon.works well.

    DianneT 

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited January 2016 #4

    If you've an hour or so, this is a good reason why a camera would be a good idea ..... especially in Welsh Wales Surprised

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06yjshw/week-in-week-out-the-great-car-crash-con

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited January 2016 #5

    I had a Nextbase 402G for Christmas and I tried it out today and just watched the results. Don't think I will be up for an oscar anytime soon!!! My main purpose is the record routes for future reference and sharing but the A1 is not quite the Fern Pass!!

    David

  • Biggarmac
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    edited January 2016 #6

    Is there such a thing on the market as a combined unit which has a dash cam and a reversing camera?  With a reversing camera, dash cam, sat nav and phone the amount of bits of wiring is getting out of hand.

  • jeffcc
    jeffcc Forum Participant Posts: 430
    edited January 2016 #7

    In reply to Biggarmac there are several sat navs available with reversing camera inputs, Also Sygic do a software satnav for mobile phones which uses the phone as a dash cam works very well as i have it on mine, obviously phone needs to be mounted facing
    out of the windscreenSmile. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

  • TanyaandMick
    TanyaandMick Forum Participant Posts: 139
    edited January 2016 #8

    We are also considering a Transcend DrivePro 200 voted top of the pile by autoexpress for the last two years...

  • KenAndKathleenReay
    KenAndKathleenReay Forum Participant Posts: 61
    edited January 2016 #9

    I had a Nextbase 402G for Christmas and I tried it out today and just watched the results. Don't think I will be up for an oscar anytime soon!!! My main purpose is the record routes for future reference and sharing but the A1 is not quite the Fern Pass!!

    David

    Pleased I am not the only one who is geekish enough to do that David! I have been using a Mobius camera to do this. It is not a dedicated Dashcam, but does the job, and I can also use it to record bicycle trips etc.

    I have many hours here on youtube. Next step is to edit the video into a more watchable form.

  • Trepanner
    Trepanner Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited January 2016 #10

    There are a multitude of Dash Cams available ranging from excellent to the down right awful. When choosing one you are entering a world given to extraordinary claims and promises and in truth you only find out when you need its output most of all and sadly a high percentage do fail to deliver. I have used such devices for a long time and have purchased the 'cheap direct from China with no support' to the high street purchase and sadly none performed as they should. So last year I decided to spend time looking and searching the web for some user experience info and from using the You Tube vids from "Tech Moan" to a forum dedicated to the subject Dashcamtalk.com and as a result ended up purchasing a model that produces the results is reliable with UK supply and support and a very knowledgable supplier who does go the extra mile to help and oh yes knows his stuff.

     

  • Dunclair
    Dunclair Club Member Posts: 128
    edited January 2016 #11

    OK Trepanner - WhereJaGedit please?

  • Runrig
    Runrig Forum Participant Posts: 186
    edited January 2016 #12

    Another vote for the mobius

    I use it for track days, nurburgring etc. but will be using it in the tug when we tour Europe this year.

    Really discreet, no onboard screen, but the pictue quality is great.

    I ordered mine from the distributor in China via ebay. Elephantonline. Superb value and service

  • Trepanner
    Trepanner Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited January 2016 #13

    OK Trepanner - WhereJaGedit please?

    Write your comments here...Oops forgot that bit it was from http://hiniko.com/ the guy's name is Niko and he is in Dublin. If you email him he will give you an honest unbiased response even if it costs him a sale, and by the way I have NO connection at all with him or his company other than being a very satisfied customer who ran him wragged with qustions at a time when he was just starting his business he is a rare bod in that customer service comes first with him.

  • Mr H
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    edited January 2016 #14

    My son won't go out in his Lotus without a Go Pro fitted. Due to the car's low height many drivers cannot see it and then cut him up (especially at roudabouts). One driver hit him, and then said my son pulled out from the inner lane without looking. My son was able to prove this was not the case, and show it was the other driver who changed lanes, and did not lose his no claim bonus.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited January 2016 #15

     ..... Due to the car's low height many drivers cannot see it and then cut him up (especially at roudabouts). ...

    I have the same problem in my Smart Roadster. I think some see it & pull out anyway ... they seem to equate small with being slow! Yell

  • AlastairH
    AlastairH Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited January 2016 #16

    Which one did you get, Trepanner?

  • triky auto
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    edited January 2016 #17

     ..... Due to the car's low height many drivers cannot see it and then cut him up (especially at roudabouts). ...

    I have the same problem in my Smart Roadster. I think some see it & pull out anyway ... they seem to equate small with being slow! Yell

    Write your comments here..Surprised.Hmmm, Yes .Smarts ARE small,BUT NOT invisible !! I'm on my second one now .Undecided

  • intransient1
    intransient1 Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited January 2016 #18

    I bought my first dash cam after being hit on a roundabout when the 3rd party changed lanes without looking.

    As most insurance companies try to go down the knock for knock route when it involves a roundabout it's invaluable.

    There used to be a sign on the M1 just outside London that advised people to get one to protect themselves.

    It was put there by the Metropolitan Police.

    There is a large range available on amazon, but good night recording is a must.

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