Dash cameras used to be a pretty high-tech gadget that only a few had. Now, they’re pretty common for drivers, including RVers. Hey, if something happens to you while you’re driving, you’ll be incredibly thankful that you had footage to look at.
Do you have a dash cam on either your RV or your tow vehicle? If you do, will you share which brand you have in the comments and whether you like (and recommend) it or not? It could be helpful for those looking to get one.
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And a separate recording rear camera on the 5th wheel that I use to watch the traffic coming up behind me and as a back up camera.
Dash camera on BOTH.
After being in an accident where both the other driver and their passenger lied I went out and got a dash cam. I’m now in the process of putting a second camera out the back window. Ideally I would like to have the RV safety system surround video that records everything in a 360°. However that’s awfully expensive to put into an old truck
I have a dash cam built into my Garmin RV785 gps. Works good.
Dash camera in all four vehicles. Disappointed that our 2024 Subaru did not include factory installed dash camera as part of their system.
Two dash camera are part of Garmin GPS, one an RV model.
That’s something that should be standard in all cars and trucks. I think the backup camera is now included on all models.
Yes, mandatory on all vehicles made after May 2018. Built in dash cams would be great.
I do not have a dash cam but plan to get one soon
Small Class C with no rear window. A backup camera was pre-installed. Added a dash “camera” (monitor only, doesn’t record) as a rear-view “mirror”. Works for us.
After a collision at work driving city transit bus with many cameras went out and purchased two Thinkware dash cams with front and rear facing camera agree this should be standard on all new cars.
Yes from several years ago, it took several Chinese made cameras before finding one that worked longer than 2 weeks. Son in law would ask about the camera and say why? One day going through Atlanta in his dually truck and 5th wheel a local in a 21 year old Honda suddenly pulled into his lane and slammed on the brakes. His insurance bought them a newer car, he spent several $$ and time replacing his bumper and grill as his deductible was more than the parts. He purchased a dash cam and has used it since. With all the ambulance chasing lawyers and scamming drivers you need something to vouch for what you claim happened, not just your word saying you wasn’t following to close to avoid an accident.
We have the Rove R2-4K and love it! All of our kids have one as well. The new PRO model was just released and it’s $40 off today. Great camera for $90.
Stay safe, Joe
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Our Garmin has a building camera; used for the camera only, as the iPhone and/or iPad provide significantly better mapping.
I have one in my GPS also but I use the GPS. Been in remote areas with no cell service but there is always satellite, well not when a canyon with tall cliffs on the south side but you generally drive out of it soon.
We have a Garmin Dashcam
I own three Dash Cameras, one for my RV, one for my car and one for my motorcycle. In today’s environment, dash cameras are a must have. Same reason why LEO’s are now wearing body cams.
I have one but it doesn’t work…
I advise, “Dash cam, never leave home without it,” to every one. Had a co-worker share that a guy ran a red light and swore his was green. A buddy came up behind him before the police arrived and lied saying he’d seen the whole thing and backed his buddy’s story. A State Trooper told me they love them because there’s no “he said/she said” with them. I have one in every vehicle we own.
No, but it’s on the list. I’d like to have the rear and side cameras already on my DP all tied to a recorder along with a front facing cam for a 360 recording.
I agree. It would be great if all the existing cameras on our rig could be set to record mode.
Agree too
A dash cam saved our son from a scam where a guy changed lanes in front of him, then slammed on the brakes for no reason. At first, he thought he just missed whatever it was that caused him to brake suddenly. Then he got home and watched the video. It was very clear what happened and it saved him a lot of money and headache! We would not travel without a dashcam, especially with the crazy drivers out there!
My dashcam records speed, direction, time of day and gps coordinates. Pretty hard for someone to argue with that type of evidence.
Me bad.
I bought one a few years ago but still haven’t installed it.
My son bought me a ORSKEY Dash Cam 1080P Full HD Car DVR Dashboard Camera Video Recorder, 170 Wide Angle WDR with 3.0″ LCD Display Night Vision and G-Sensor several years ago. We use it in the RV and in our truck.
I have a recording dash cam in the motor home and in our vehicles also. I have been looking for one for the rear which has a recorder chip also. My original cameras were found on Ebay several years ago and they have worked, and continue to work flawlessly since.
Had one, it failed. Haven’t gotten around to replacing it.
I was told by a Nevada State patrolman that anyone over Sixty should have dash cam because of the presumption of guilt for the (elderly).
I drive a dump truck for work and installed my personal camera in the truck. After two accidents in New York/North Jersey my company had cameras installed in the whole fleet. I was actually involved in three accidents, and each one of them showed that it wasn’t my fault. If I didn’t have the “crash cam” as I call it I could have lost my job! I also have one in my personal truck! Won’t be without one!
I have a dash camera for my car, pickup, three wheel Can Am Spyder and on the back of my fifth wheel trailer.
Yes, in my truck and in my car. On my most recent trip north driving I15 in Montana there was a semi that passed me and a few minutes later almost went off the side of the road. A few miles later going around a curve laid rubber for about a quarter of a mile. I took the stills and sent them to the company letting them know I had the video saved if they wanted it. Haven’t heard from them.
Don’t ask “How is my driving?” if you don’t want to be informed.
👍Good for you, Vanessa. At least you tried. Have a great day. 😀 -Diane at RVtravel.com
Yes. This was one of the first accessories that we bought for our DP. I have seen too many YouTube videos of stupid driver tricks, as well as witnessed a few. I can’t imagine not having the ability to show the police or insurance adjuster how clearly it was the other guy’s fault.
Perhaps it will prove to be an error, but we have the microphone on our camera muted. I sometimes share our driving videos and don’t wish to have to remove the sound before posting them to avoid copyright infringement because of the background music.
Not yet. So far, we haven’t lived to regret it, but getting one is on our “round tuit” list.
It only took one incident for us to get a pair of them. And then a few months back, our Jeep one caught a very drunk/reckless hit and run. Every car should have one.
Yes… I have the Rove dash cam mentioned in my motor home. As my windshield is too far to reach, I had to mount on my dash which makes it upside down. Luckily there is a setting which let’s me flip the image upright. Controls are still upside down however.