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12-10-2017, 07:33 PM
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Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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dash cameras
I tried to search the forum for any thds on dash cams, but found nothing. We are headed out for a run to the border near San Antonio, Texas and want to install a dash cam before hitting the road. Looking for advice as to a good quality dash cam. THANKS!
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12-10-2017, 07:38 PM
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2002 Newmar Mountain Aire 4095
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12-10-2017, 07:44 PM
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New Horizons Owners Club
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We are on our second cam. Like the second one much better.
Dexors X7 Dash Cam
On amazon for $82.
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12-10-2017, 07:55 PM
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Spartan Chassis
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2004 38DS04 Travel Supreme
Cummins 8.3 ISC 350HP CAPS
Spartan Mountain Master
2023 F-150 Towed
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12-10-2017, 08:03 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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We have a Garmin cam we purchased at Walmart. Seems to work alright.
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Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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12-10-2017, 08:11 PM
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We have 3 Cobra CDR895D units. Both front and rear in both cars and plan to use our 3rd one in our coach. I may not be adding the rear camera on the coach, but could use it to record the INSIDE of the coach.
Records when the engine is turned on. Records in 3, 5, or 10 minute segments, looping and replacing the oldest recording as it records (both front and rear). Senses an accident or hard jarring and saves the recording permanently and does not copy over it until you say to.
Also has optional "parking mode" where it starts recording if it detects motion or movement (like someone opening a door) and records it.
Has saved us once already in an accident, with solid proof that the other driver rear-ended us, and it wasn't our fault.
All 3 units have been upgraded with maxiumum storage (removable memory card). So they are interchangable if needed, and consistent in thier operation from vehicle to vehicle. They have been very reliable, good quality video (even at night) and trouble free.
Connects to my computer using a USB port and is simple to save and copy the recordings.
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12-10-2017, 08:11 PM
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12-10-2017, 08:21 PM
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Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Thanks for the tips!
Guess it shows I don't know how to search!:
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12-10-2017, 08:56 PM
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Hmmm, I know this is probably a silly question but...why? Why would I want a front and rear camera? Well really, why a camera at all?
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1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX, Spokane, WA (Hoping to replace this soon)
1997 RexAir 32' Ford F53 Chassis, Banks system.
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12-10-2017, 09:24 PM
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Because when you are driving a $400,000 plus motorcoach and you are involved in any sort of accident, everyone and every lawyer thinks you are someone with enough resources to take to the cleaners. If you are at fault, then you are on your own, but if you are not at fault, a dashcam can save you a bundle.
That’s from a legal standpoint. In addition, mine records about 12 hours of video before it wrapsaround and takes some of the best video as we travel.
Worth every penny if it’s ever needed
Gary
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2019 Cornerstone 45B, X15-605hp, Imperial, Spartan K3,
2013 Honda CR-V toad, Demco Excali-Bar II,
Demco Baseplate, Demco Toad Light system, 73 de W5FI
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12-10-2017, 09:28 PM
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Hmm, that makes sense. Which one do you have and would you recommend it for a newbie?
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2005 Newmar Essex 4502
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX, Spokane, WA (Hoping to replace this soon)
1997 RexAir 32' Ford F53 Chassis, Banks system.
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12-10-2017, 09:30 PM
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Senior Member
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I have two Garmin 10s and a 35 I think it is. Love them all and they all have fantastic pictures. You can’t go wrong with Garmin and as a huge avionics company, you won’t need to worry about Garmin going about of business and disappearing 6 months from now.
Gary
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2019 Cornerstone 45B, X15-605hp, Imperial, Spartan K3,
2013 Honda CR-V toad, Demco Excali-Bar II,
Demco Baseplate, Demco Toad Light system, 73 de W5FI
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12-10-2017, 09:32 PM
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True! Thanks for the info, I might ask Santa for one this year!
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2005 Newmar Essex 4502
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX, Spokane, WA (Hoping to replace this soon)
1997 RexAir 32' Ford F53 Chassis, Banks system.
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12-10-2017, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Louisiana
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If you Google it, you can also find factory refurbed dash cams in perfect condition for about 2/3 the new price. I have mine set up on a 12 volt switched ignition circuit so it turns itself on and off in the cars. You can plug them into a USB port in your computer and offload to your computer. Give them a serious look.
Gary
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Gary and Dee, Zowie and Bowie (traveling cat sibs)
2019 Cornerstone 45B, X15-605hp, Imperial, Spartan K3,
2013 Honda CR-V toad, Demco Excali-Bar II,
Demco Baseplate, Demco Toad Light system, 73 de W5FI
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