{"id":102,"date":"2016-04-01T14:20:16","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T14:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=102"},"modified":"2023-07-17T11:06:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T11:06:55","slug":"itronics_itb100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/itronics_itb100.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Dash Cam in Your Car or Truck – Updated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Installing a dash cam for your vehicle can be a very wise investment. It is simple to do and with the correct dash camera, you can be sure you have the video you need when required. We show you how to install a dash camera easily<\/span> on my Toyota Kluder\/Highlander 2005 model.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Install A Dash Cam in your Car or Truck (ITRONICS ITB-100HD) <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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There are only a handful of quality dash cams on the market that will stand up to the harsh conditions in the Australian or American summer sun.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some cheaper cameras on the market will take a good picture but are prone to failure due to a variety of issues. One of the biggest problems of dash cams is overheating. This is due to the camera usually positioned up high on your windscreen in full view of the sun which will heat up the unit over time. An overheating video camera will either slow down the video process so dropped frames or shut down altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my installation, I chose the Itronics 100HD due to if fantastic reviews, performance, and reliability. The cheaper ITB-200L version is installed on my second car. Which has a longer recording time on the same-sized SD card.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are newer models out now like the famous The Vantrue N4 Dual Dash Cam<\/a> 3 Channel 1440P Front & 1080P Inside & 1080P Rear.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These dashcams are continuous recording cameras<\/span> that will overwrite the oldest footage when full. A 16 GB sd card will get you around 5 hours of footage whereas a 32GB card will be double that at around 10 hours before it over rights the oldest video footage. (Depending on the resolution setting)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good site to work out a footage size calculator for different bit rates and quality is toolstud.io.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing a Dash Cam in your Car:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To install the camera I first need to work out where to place the camera and run the cable. The dashcam cable was long enough to run from the top of the rear vision mirror to the fuse box located near the driver\u2019s side when compartment on a Toyota Kluger \/ Highlander. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need some basic electrical tools<\/a> to pull the car apart and splice the power circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dash CamMounting Location:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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I mounted my itronics 100hd Dash Cam in front of the rear vision mirror for 2 reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n