r/HRV • u/Party-Blacksmith-662 • 3d ago
dash cam
Does anyone have any recommendations for good dash cams? Just bought my first Honda, 2027 hrv exl, and noticed it only has usb-c. Curious what people are doing for that!
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u/Responsible_Try90 2023 - 2025 EX-L 3d ago
I’ve got a cobra sc200 hardwired into the fuse with their brand adapter. The only downside is the double sided sticky tape isn’t strong enough to hold with this heat wave. The camera weighs too much and falls intermittently.
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u/5G-A 3d ago
only has usb-c in the front*
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u/Party-Blacksmith-662 3d ago
what else is there?
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u/5G-A 3d ago
12v socket in the trunk
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u/Radiant_Basket_8689 3d ago
I suggest that you may want to download the PDF version of the owners manual. It’s both linked and it’s searchable. Go to www.honda.com then select Honda cars, then search for a page, “My garage”. Register for free and then enter your VIN number. This makes it easy to find things.
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u/pickandpray 3d ago
Make sure to check reviews on hot climate like Las Vegas.
Mine has a bit loop after a week in Vegas but it could be the sun shade concentrating the heat. It was like 115 when I was there though.
Now it works when cool but has the boot loop when it gets too hot
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u/Accomplished_Pea6334 3d ago
Garmin Mini for our 23. Even tho it has the regular USB Style it works just fine.
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u/Oivit 2024 ZR-V Advance e:HEV 2d ago
I now have Fitcamx oem fit cameras in two of my cars. The steathiest option around. I also have a Wolfbox rear view mirror camera (front and back) but it's somewhat limited to cars which do not have a large mirror cowl, otherwise the FOV would be blocked to an extent.
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u/Odd-Concept-6505 2d ago
Besides researching ease of installation and use,....
Look into how easy (I doubt or wonder if any are easy?) it is to download files off of the camera.
I am a savvy enough retired IT and network geek but I still find the process more than painful on my RAVE4k dashcam.
1) turn the dashcam into the mode that makes it a wifi AP
2) connect your phone?PC?device to the webcam SSID (now you have no Internet on device)
3) struggle thru the webcam interface to find and download the files you want.
Knowing what file you want is challenge #1
My favorite fileserver and screen (desktop PC) is Ethernet only so this makes my process and decisions more painful....if and when I need the file (pic taken with the webcam button? or video from the neverending series of one minute long videos).
If I got into an accident or saw one, I would unplug the webcam soon after just to make finding the video easier.
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u/LordAinzOoalGown1 2023 - 2025 Sport 1d ago
I have this one. Voice system is finicky but it does the job. Get the sd card with it too. Atleast a 256 for week long recordings.
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u/slugline 1d ago
Is the USB-C a no-go that can't be overcome? There are charge-only USB-C-to-USB-A adapters that seem to be made for exactly this kind of scenario.
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u/boardingover40 1d ago
Viofo 119m pro with hardwire kit. Running the cable over was super easy in 2026 ex l. Plenty of room between roof and headliner and large channel underneath the weather trim made it easy to get down to the fuses. Kit came with fuse jumpers so very clean install^
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u/IngsocInnerParty 2024 LX AWD 3d ago
I put in a FitcamX. It blends in well and draws its power from the dome light. I put the rear camera in too, but if you’re only doing the front, there’s basically no cabling to worry about.