Dash Cam

[mcanup59]

Does anyone know what would best the best dash cam for a Class A motorhome?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Neal]

Welcome to RVF Mike! There are a lot of choices for dashcams but here are a few things I go by personally:

1. Always recording, not just reacting to an event
2. 4K (or better as time goes on). Ever seen those security videos on the news where it's grainy and you can't make out what you're looking at? I want to be able to read a license plate in the video.
3. Get the largest SD card the cam you choose supports. Buy the SD card separately and make sure it's the best you can get (speed, size, etc.). It's usually cheaper buying SD cards separate from the dash cam.
4. I also have one in my toad, not used while towing, but I'm all about dash cams these days and in the toad I use a 2-channel (camera) option, one forward looking, one rear looking.

I personally like and use Blackvue's

Blackvue DR970X single channel

 

[Neal]

Also, try using the search feature of the forum as this has been discussed several times in the past and may provide some answers for you.

 

[Trav_lr]

So many choices. I don't think there's a single correct answer. I use a Cobra 4K (the radar detector brand) that will run at user set intervals to a removable 256 GB micro SD card. I like this one because I can leave it on 24/7 to use as a 180° security camera at the front of the coach when we're parked. Do you know what features you want? Determine the answer to that then start your search.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Does anyone know what would best the best dash cam for a Class A motorhome?
Thanks,
Mike

We use a Garmin. Make sure it will record date time speed you are traveling and location.

 

[Neal]

Ironically I just got an email from Blackvue. They must have a new product.

 

[mcanup59]

Does it matter if it has a screen or just download to Iphone?

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Does it matter if it has a screen or just download to Iphone?

Ours is small. It has a screen but it only functions when power is first applied so that one can focus the lens. The screen shuts down after one minute then all we see is a small red LED to let us know it is operating. We D/L by removing the Memory Card but it is also available via Blue Tooth.