What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I'm confused. The cable to power the Mini 2 was just a typical USB-A to micro USB cable and came in the box. The vast majority of those will provide power; fewer transfer data.
The extra piece (not part of the Garmin package) is an adaptor (Dongar makes it) that allows you to draw power from the cable to the mirror. Then the power cable just plugs into that and the Garmin. Maybe the Dongar came with shorter cables; I don't remember.

 

Confused here too. My Mini2 has both a long and shorter cable USB-A to USB-micro (no USB-C). The instructions call for the longer cable (power cable) to be hidden behind the trim pieces and plugged into the cigarette lighter port via an enclosed adapter. The shorter cable (about 4 feet long) is to be used to transfer data from the Mini to a PC.

So, with a Dongar unit, I need a shorter A to micro cable for charging.

The new cable merely puts the Mini in a download data mode and does not provide charging.

I found a foot long cable in my stash which specifies on it "charging only" so I guess the varieties available are quite numerous.

 

Anyone have an inside track at Garmin? I've come close the picking up the Mini 2 a couple of times. Now I'm wondering about a Mini 3? Keep the form factor, change the power cord to USB-C, up the resolution from 1080 to maybe 1440? (4K would take up a lot of memory, but since 512 GB cards have gotten pretty cheap maybe this isn't an issue.)

 

Just me, but ...

NextBase GW522. In stock or easily ordered at Best Buy. Only-just-slightly-larger unit than Garmin mini, but an impressive 4k capability.

 

Skinny! Be sure to update us with pics.

 

Do I need a relay running ditch lights to a “oem” push button? I’ve been reading both yes and no. I’ve never added one before

 

Dongar shows that they include short cables with the adaptor.
To download data I've found it easiest to just pop out the memory card. Downloading to your phone via wifi is time consuming. And if I remove the camera then I have to get it aimed correctly again.

 

To all of you folks asking questions about the Garmin mini 2 with the Dongar cable, you can speak directly to Garmin(# is on Garmin.com), that's what I did yesterday. They can explain everything, and more. If I can understand it, it's not that complicated! Lol Good luck

 

"I think" the Mini 2 is 2k. I'll need to mess around with it a bit more but pictures and video seem pretty clear imo. This is my 1st ever dash cam so I can't compare to any past experience. I'm happy with it.

 

I had one when I moved to AZ. It attached by sucker-pad, but was literally baked off the window within months under the sun. The NextBase appealed to me as a replacement primarily because the base attaches to the window with a sticky-pad and the unit removes from the base to allow putting up a reflector screen. It just turned out to be capable of 4k.

But as long as your unit makes you happy, so be it.

 

No, you ca wire it up to a random button that came in the wiring harness. Do whatever you want. I am looking at buying the Auxbeam switch pannel

 

I have an auxbeam in my ram. They make stuff a lot cleaner and easy to wire. But I wish they would change there fuse panel up. It’s so bulky

 

Rav-4 knobs came today, I’m wondering what else one could rob from other Toyota's for simple mods? I like keeping it in the family.

 

Been wanting to do this. The stock Tacoma knobs are horrible.

 

Definitely post pictures I’m getting some 235/85 Firestone xt’s on same wheels

 

That's perfect. What year range for the Rav4s?

 

Seriously my favorite and most useful mod.

 

Used a rav-4 emblem on my Camry and the Corolla se for the rear and used touch up paint to color match. Thought about using the SR letters from the 90’s 4 runner SR5 emblem on my 3rd gen

 

is that red thread locker?!

 

The Toyota part number is 90010-23059 they sell them individually. The best price is at Ourisman Toyota with super fast shipping. Take the black piece off the back and push them on enjoy.