Well that was an easy dash cam install.

I have the Garmin 45, no software updates are available for it.

 

The sun kills those suction cups pretty fast in my opinion. There are some Go Pro Kits that come with 3M double sided automotive adhesive that seem to work really well. Mine has stayed put since I attached it and we had some extremely hot sunny days since then.

 

No error message here, and to my surprise fairly quick access to view the videos on the app. Also, can set it up to view on my phone as its recording live. Able to take a picture and save from the phone within the app in real time. Drove for a bit today, the camera stayed on the acceptably warm side not hot enough to cause any concerns.

 

I tried the Garmin suction but I had it up high. I read an article that said this area on the windshield is called the frit or something and suction mounts don’t work well there due to bumps.

 

Any of these adapter cables have a tap for the 12 volts in the 12 pin port?

 

Working on it

 

Nice. I finally decided on this location as it gives the best field of view to both sides. Mounting higher significantly reduces the camera capture either left or right. This mounting location hides the mini from drivers view, allows easy SIM removal but it does make the camera more visible from the outside.

 

Got a pic from drivers perspective? Screen shot of the footage? Mine is a little ittle higher, but shows that middle divider thing to the right

 

For those interested. I had the suction cup dash that kept falling off. I found this bad boy on Amazon for under $10. Looks like it works with most cams. I must say I'm impressed so far. Dash Cam Mount, Anumit Universal...

$10 Dash Cam Mount, Universal Dash Camera Rear View Mirror Mount Holder Kit for YI, Rexing V1P, APEMAN, Anker Roav, Falcon F170, VANTRUE, Z-Edge, Old Shark, KDLINKS X1, E-ACE, Peztio and Most Other

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FTRRPTJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

ordered everything today! should be installing Sunday.

 

I just installed them front and back. Yes on the wifi, and video seem's pretty good. But I may be taking them out. The front camera drops connectivity frequently, and sometimes when it is connected, it shows the rear camera view. Not sure if its the app or something else. I'n going to give their customer service a chance at it before I pull them.

 

I guess I need to move mine now. Never even thought about the sunshade.

 

Yep here you go from this mornings drive to work.

 

nice. looks like good quality and no blockage of anything

 

Anyone with more electrical knowledge than myself know how many amps at 5V it requires to power a garmin mini?

Edit: I want to use one of

Dash Camera Vehicle Hard Wire Kit with Micro USB Devices for Car DVR Camera Recorder (Right Angle Micro USB)

these to tap my center console 12V wires to run a rear facing camera. My 2016 doesn't have the usb ports in the rear like newer models. They list it as 3amps but the converter label says 1.5a

 

the dongar adapter provides 1.5 amps with the 12v to 5v step down converter. looks like the thing you link outputs 1.5 amps as well.

Someone else asked about the garmin mini ball mount size. 8.5 mm.

 

You can use this calculator. But you need to know the power requirements of the Garmin. For instance, 5vdc at 1amp will provide 5 watts, which is 5000 milliwatts. The mini probably uses several hundred milliwatts, so it should be ok. But someone that owns a mini will have to check the power requirements in the documentation.

 

Thank you, I have the mini/dongar combo but I didn't know its output.

I have the mini and have scoured the paperwork and interwebs to no avail looking for electrical specs

 

ive been using my garmin mini with my dongar adapter no issues. you should be fine with the thing you linked

 

Sounds good. My next idea was to get a female 12v outlet and just plug the included adapter in and run the wiring