12V Ignition switched in trunk area.

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satown210
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Anyone know of an easy circuit to tap into around the trunk or rear deck for 12v? After my last wreck, I want to add a dedicated rear dashcam and need to tap into power back there.


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Ilya
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I'd tap into the running light circuit or maybe the power on for the speakers or something.

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k67p67
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Most dual-camera dashcams have a single consolidated power/signal cable running between the front camera and the rear camera. Easiest to run up the A-pillar and under the headliner.

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Dark_Knight
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I would use an add-a-fuse so that you're not splicing into any wires even though that probably means you have to run your wiring from the front of the car.

JCesar
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look into a dash cam by "Thinkware" they have great quality and you can get a package deal with a rear camera. that way you can just run the included USB cable from the front to the back. easy to do. As for the camera just get fuse tabs to power it. No cables to cut or splice. Is what i did with mine

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I second Thinkware! Excellent quality and features. I also used an add-a-fuse by tapping into a spot on the fuse panel on the driver's side box byu the floor. They sell a separate kit already pre-wired and ready to use. Just decide if you want it to be ON constantly or only if the engine is running. I bought the F-770 about a year ago and could not be happier.
https://www.us.thinkware.com/products-f770
https://www.us.thinkware.com/product-pa ... ring-cable
https://www.amazon.com/Uriveusa-Circuit ... t+fuse+tap

satown210
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I am currently running an Owl camera upfront and plan on keeping it. I will just run a standalone to the rear.

https://owlcam.com/


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