hardwiring dashcam advice

[Chimp871]

I need to hardwire in a dashca, where's the best 12v ignition source? It'll be placed up behind the rear view mirror.

I noticed the power/cigar socket is permanent 12v.

[Chim450]

These are really handy for hardwiring to the fuse box. Just piggy back of a fuse that is live with ignition like your stereo.

Dash Cam Hardwire Kit Mini USB Hard Wire Car Charger Cable Kit 12V-24V to 5V for Dash Cameras GPS (Mini USB and Fuse Kit) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0789G3QT8/ref=cm_sw_r...

[Byker28i]

Yeah but the fusebox is in the boot and is a real pain to run wires to.

Use the wiring for the radio - thats what mine is powered from. You have a live feed from ignition, a permanent live and earth to make your choice from.

[GT6k]

I used the switched feed from behind the radio.

[Chimp871]

Thanks for the replies. I assume you just use an in line fuse then? Should save running back to fuse board.

Out of interest is it easier to wire left or right side A pillar?

[pmessling]

I used the interior light and tucked the 12v to 5v usb into the roll bar. Just untuck it when I want to plug in.

[Byker28i]

Chimp871 said:

Thanks for the replies. I assume you just use an in line fuse then? Should save running back to fuse board.

Out of interest is it easier to wire left or right side A pillar?

I have a Koonlung K1S system
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KOONLUNG-K1S-2-CHANNEL-GP...

So the cameras fit front and rear and the recording unit sits in the centre cubby, I ran the cable along and down the passenger side because it's easier to get underneath the dash that way.