1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by scsiguru, Jul 23, 2022.

  1. Jul 25, 2022 at 3:26 PM
    #21
    scsiguru

    scsiguru [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2020
    Member:
    #340492
    Messages:
    68
    Gender:
    Male
    Mini 2?
     
  2. Jul 25, 2022 at 4:49 PM
    #22
    WA7

    WA7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2021
    Member:
    #377250
    Messages:
    130
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Craig
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2021 Trail Edition
    I had to double check my order... yep it's the Mini 2

    Screenshot_20220725-164856.jpg
     
  3. Oct 28, 2022 at 1:40 PM
    #23
    truello

    truello Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2021
    Member:
    #373491
    Messages:
    58
    Issaquah, WA
    Vehicle:
    2021 Tacoma TRD OR DCLB
    Ever get a response from the company? Mine just started doing the exact same thing. Everything works except the USB port.
     
  4. Oct 28, 2022 at 3:31 PM
    #24
    scsiguru

    scsiguru [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2020
    Member:
    #340492
    Messages:
    68
    Gender:
    Male
    Yes..they sent me a new one even though it was out of warranty by only a few weeks.
     
  5. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:44 PM
    #25
    bismarck

    bismarck Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2023
    Member:
    #419460
    Messages:
    210
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2023 TRD Off Road
    Don't mean to resurrect an old thread, but I have a question on this. So I'm def looking into getting this along with a garmin mini 2 for the front windshield.
    Garmin says you can have up to 4 cameras. So my question is, is there a cable/mod for the rear window? I'd also like to get the same high res footage of what's behind me.
    Garmin does have a front and rear facing cam, but you would have to mount that more out in the open.
    I'd much prefer to get another one facing backwards.
     
  6. Nov 1, 2023 at 4:44 AM
    #26
    YE2KA

    YE2KA Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2020
    Member:
    #316550
    Messages:
    606
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    JB
    Vehicle:
    19 Cement Grey Tacoma Offroad
    My only concern that the power supply won't be enough to power a dashcam. Is there a risk of frying anything and create a bigger issue? Anyone know th power output it can supply. Might be over reacting but just concerned don't want u wanted electrical issue. TIA
     
  7. Nov 1, 2023 at 11:47 AM
    #27
    Doc62

    Doc62 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2020
    Member:
    #346138
    Messages:
    612
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    SE Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2021 Tacoma TRD Off Road, 2019 Sahara
    Been using one with my VIOFO Dash cam for years with no issues. Just bought another one for the Tacoma OR DCLB my son just bought. No issues. I wouldn’t use it with a multi-camera unit though.
     
    YE2KA[QUOTED] likes this.
  8. Nov 1, 2023 at 11:52 AM
    #28
    530Taco

    530Taco Gone fishin'

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2015
    Member:
    #150020
    Messages:
    1,373
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Old Hangtown, CA
    Vehicle:
    '21 DCSB OR MT Cement
    X2

    Almost 3 years in, but just running a single front camera. No issues though.
     
  9. Nov 1, 2023 at 9:58 PM
    #29
    YE2KA

    YE2KA Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2020
    Member:
    #316550
    Messages:
    606
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    JB
    Vehicle:
    19 Cement Grey Tacoma Offroad
    Yrah guess it makes sense not to power 3 or 4 cameras from that single power supply. I think I'm going to go with the Trailgridpro adapter over the Dongar.
     
  10. Dec 2, 2023 at 5:44 PM
    #30
    Aerodog59

    Aerodog59 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2022
    Member:
    #411207
    Messages:
    6
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Offroad
    I'm fairly certain that my mirror dimming feature quit working after I installed this.
    Garmin Mini single camera works great though no issues! There are other Tacoma drivers with this issue supplying feedback on Amazon.
    Dave

    [​IMG]
    Order detailsOrdered on March 12, 2023 (4 items)
     
    Last edited: Dec 2, 2023
  11. Dec 5, 2023 at 12:28 PM
    #31
    kevin323

    kevin323 Active Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2023
    Member:
    #438743
    Messages:
    27
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2023 White Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4
    Looks like it’s sold out everywhere
     
    Aerodog59 likes this.
  12. Dec 9, 2023 at 3:43 PM
    #32
    Aerodog59

    Aerodog59 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2022
    Member:
    #411207
    Messages:
    6
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Offroad
    I removed mine today and installed the Garmin OBD power supply. My mirrors are dimming nicely now!
     
  13. Dec 9, 2023 at 8:33 PM
    #33
    kevin323

    kevin323 Active Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2023
    Member:
    #438743
    Messages:
    27
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2023 White Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4
    You have a link?
     
  14. Dec 9, 2023 at 8:38 PM
    #34
    pakm4n

    pakm4n Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2023
    Member:
    #434542
    Messages:
    71
    Gender:
    Male
    2023 Tacoma TRD OFFROAD
    Good to know! Got the dongar. Prob return it and just go straight to fuse panel by the footwell.
     
  15. Dec 17, 2023 at 3:17 AM
    #35
    Aerodog59

    Aerodog59 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2022
    Member:
    #411207
    Messages:
    6
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Offroad
    jarpil and kevin323 like this.
  16. Dec 17, 2023 at 4:48 AM
    #36
    kevin323

    kevin323 Active Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2023
    Member:
    #438743
    Messages:
    27
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2023 White Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4
To Top