Power source for dashcam?

[Tom in MF]

I want to install a dashcam high up on the windshield to the right of the rear view mirror. Anyone know of a good ignition switched power source up I can tap into? Short of that, any tips for running the power cord down to the center console?

 

[Jeppo]

Everything you need to know is in this thread:

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/dashcam-install-heavy-pics.726/

 

[Tom in MF]

Everything you need to know is in this thread:

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/dashcam-install-heavy-pics.726/

Great! Thank you!

 

[cheetoduster]

Do you want it running all the time, including parking mode, or are you just interested in running it while the vehicle is driving? The later is easiest to power with an adapter connected to the powered mirror.

 

[Chairborne Ranger]

I've used the Dongar adapters that run off the mirror power and they are easy to install and work well. The downside is they only provide power when the vehicle is running so if you need fulltime juice they aren't your answer.