|
04-18-2019, 11:11 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
|
Dash Cam Location
Placing the dash cam in our class C was a simple thing. Where do you have your dash cam mounted in your class A? Should it just go actually on the dash rather than the windshield?
__________________
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 11:26 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 349
THOR #13712
|
We use a suction cup mounted bracket about 10 inches up from the bottom but still out of the way. I'm only looking to catch the butt head drives that might cause an accident not the scenery!
__________________
Chuck and Mary Ann
FMCA, Good Sam Life Member and Thor MC member
Enjoy the journey, one day at a time!
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 11:28 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
|
As close to the front of the coach as possible. You want as much coverage as you can. Windshield center for sure and at least half way up the windshield so dash doesn't block any outside coverage.
__________________
Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 11:34 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
As close to the front of the coach as possible. You want as much coverage as you can. Windshield center for sure and at least half way up the windshield so dash doesn't block any outside coverage.
|
If it goes half way up the windshield do i take the power cord down then over the dash to outlet? Doesn't that obstruct your view?
__________________
Jeff and Melissa - Roodie and Jaxson
US Navy Vet - Good Sam Life Member 804274173
2019 Hurricane 29M
2015 Ford Explorer XLT Toad
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 11:36 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck and Mary Ann
We use a suction cup mounted bracket about 10 inches up from the bottom but still out of the way. I'm only looking to catch the butt head drives that might cause an accident not the scenery!
|
I agree. We have it for the other driver issues. But sometimes the scenery is nice, too.
__________________
Jeff and Melissa - Roodie and Jaxson
US Navy Vet - Good Sam Life Member 804274173
2019 Hurricane 29M
2015 Ford Explorer XLT Toad
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 11:56 AM
|
#6
|
Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
|
I have one mostly to catch the scenery. So far, on our Axis, I've put the dash cam up as high as possible (granted that gives it a bit of a bird's eye view)--just below the "shaded" part of the windshield:
(I think the height also enhances the left/right rocking the coach does!)
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 12:05 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
|
In our Class C, we have a small dashcam that we mount just below the rear view mirror. The thin power cord is looped around the mirror's mount post to keep it from coming loose from the camera, then down to the dashboard power port. Small enough that it doesn't obstruct the driver's vision. Ours also has a rear-facing lens that records activity inside the coach.
__________________
Ed
Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
Living The Dream in "God's Waiting Room"
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 12:41 PM
|
#8
|
Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,360
THOR #7035
|
I used to have ours suctioned to the lower part of the windshield but it was exposed to a lot of heat there and got in the way of our heatshield when parked. So I got a box for a few dollars from a craft store and mounted it as shown. The cord hanging down is for the GPS sensor so the camera always knows where it is and how fast it it moving. The power cord is strung across the top to the left and down the windshield column.
__________________
Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 02:35 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,497
THOR #3156
|
I have mine on the windshield center a few inches from the bottom. The power cable is connected to a 12vt plug I installed under the dash. Its picks up everything
Jerry
|
|
|
04-18-2019, 02:42 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Popfla
In our Class C, we have a small dashcam that we mount just below the rear view mirror. The thin power cord is looped around the mirror's mount post to keep it from coming loose from the camera, then down to the dashboard power port. Small enough that it doesn't obstruct the driver's vision. Ours also has a rear-facing lens that records activity inside the coach.
|
In our C it's behind the mirror and cord is tucked under the headliner and run around to power. I just cannot find a good place on the big Hurricane windshield
__________________
Jeff and Melissa - Roodie and Jaxson
US Navy Vet - Good Sam Life Member 804274173
2019 Hurricane 29M
2015 Ford Explorer XLT Toad
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 10:54 AM.