Dash cams

KENNYG
KENNYG Forum Participant Posts: 215
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edited March 2016 in General Chat #1

I do not know if this discussion has been mentioned before but having a very near miss with a van and trailer that pulled out directly in front of me that had no door mirrors then proceeded  to try and push me of the motorway. I have been looking at a few
dash cams so I can monitor what is going on around me has anyone got one or know anything about them,I would pleased if someone could enlightened me. 

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  • volvoman9
    volvoman9 Forum Participant Posts: 1,053
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    edited March 2016 #2

    Not a lot too say about them really.They vary quite a bit in price but are easy too fit and run on a constant loop recording.They can also be set too record for a short while after you have left the car and can be set off by a motion dectector setting.I have them in two of my cars but i,ve never had call too refer too them as yet.I do think they are a good idea.

    peter.

  • Tammygirl
    Tammygirl Club Member Posts: 7,957 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #3

    Would agree,  we have one we use in the motorhome, its on constant loop as Peter says. We can move it around between vehicles, OH looking at one for the scooter aswell, considering at times we seem to invisibleSurprised

  • KENNYG
    KENNYG Forum Participant Posts: 215
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    edited March 2016 #4

    Thanks for that  Peter the price isn't a problem, I hope you never have the need to refer to them, just like to know about recommended  makes and models thanks. 

  • bobthebodger
    bobthebodger Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited March 2016 #5

    Hi, Ive had a dash cam for about 3 years now in our MH. its never off when we go away. They are all pretty similar but this one we got from Maplins and its fine. Its the Oitez 720p Dash Cam.

    Regards

  • redface
    redface Forum Participant Posts: 1,701
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    edited March 2016 #6

    They even sell them in Sainsbury's petrol stations @ £30 if my memory serves me correctly.

  • DS3
    DS3 Forum Participant Posts: 108
    edited March 2016 #7

    I have one on my motorbike, which is needed more than any other vehicle and my coach has them front/rear/sides but those are seriously expensive and fitted proffesionally. Also have one in each car too. The ones I have on the motorbike and in the cars are Veho, expensive but good quality.

    Everyday I have some idiot do something stupid and in the event of an accident they can be very useful.

    BUT! They can also get you in a lot of trouble too and not just if the accident is your fault or you have done something dangerous or illegal. Deleting any criminal activity on them to avoid prosecution is a very serious offence and yes, they can retrieve Deleted User video. Don't have them anywhere near your speedo either. WinkLaughing

  • Rubytuesday
    Rubytuesday Forum Participant Posts: 952
    edited March 2016 #8

    One in van one on car 

  • IanH
    IanH Forum Participant Posts: 4,708
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    edited March 2016 #9

    Go Pro seems to be 'the business' for this type of camera......but top end of the price range, I believe.

  • huskydog
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    edited March 2016 #10

    I have a nextbase 420g in my car and van and just ordered one for the M/H.....

  • KENNYG
    KENNYG Forum Participant Posts: 215
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    edited March 2016 #11

    As usual when looking for something that you know nothing about it is like a minefield but I have been looking at a nextbase new model 312gw at halford unless  something else comes up. 

  • triky auto
    triky auto Forum Participant Posts: 8,690
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    edited March 2016 #12

    Undecided , R.A.C do one too !!

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2016 #13

    See the review in auto express

    http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/85714/in-car-camera-reviews-dash-cam-test-2016

  • DianneT
    DianneT Forum Participant Posts: 521
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    edited March 2016 #14

    We have a Trancend  cannot remember model off hand bought on Amazon  bought as it is one of the best on the market, we bought the cheaper of the two models and it is excellent.

    DianneT

  • tombar
    tombar Forum Participant Posts: 408
    edited March 2016 #15

    I bought a dash cam for front and rear as I was nearly squished by a car carrier (I was on my way to work in my Hyundai i10).  It was really frightening.  So I bought a dash cam.  Its really good quality, but you need to also buy a scandisk to put in it and its on a loop.

    BW® BWS3000L 3.5 Inch Display HD 720p Dual Cameras (Forward and Rearview) Car DVR Video Recorder with 120 Wide Degree 

    SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDHC 32 GB UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card 30 MB/s + SD Adapter + Memory Zone App (SDSDQU-032G-U46A)

  • KENNYG
    KENNYG Forum Participant Posts: 215
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    edited March 2016 #16

    Thanks for all the information you have given. Just bought a next base it's the new model the 312 gw obviously had to buy a sim card, very easy to set up and use took longer to hard wire, hopefully it will be OK I was always told let your eyes be your judge
    and your pocket your guide.

  • TheAdmiral
    TheAdmiral Forum Participant Posts: 506
    edited March 2016 #17

    Last year we were invited in to our neighbours awning to watch their journey down to Sarlat, we left the site the following day bleary eyed

    Admiral

  • KENNYG
    KENNYG Forum Participant Posts: 215
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    edited March 2016 #18

    Last year we were invited in to our neighbours awning to watch their journey down to Sarlat, we left the site the following day bleary eyed

    Admiral

    Write your comments here...Hope you had a few lemonades while you were watching. 

  • golly79
    golly79 Forum Participant Posts: 205
    edited April 2016 #19

    Nextbase
    Dash Cam 402G Professional        i have one ,spot on 

  • bartdon56
    bartdon56 Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited April 2016 #20

    I have one made by snooper,When downloading info it gives speed, time, location, has a button to press to keep the event ( starts15 seconds before incident) if involved in a near miss so wont wipe off in in loop mode. depending what insureance company you
    use, you even get a small discount.

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