Portable dashcam for rental cars?
Jan 28, 2024, 7:16 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 335
Portable dashcam for rental cars?
I travel for both leisure and business frequently. One of my friends recently involved in an accident which could lead to an insurance fraud.
Would it be a good idea to carry a portable dashcam while traveling?
I am thinking of buying a rear view mirror dash cam or maybe a small one with suction mount?
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Would it be a good idea to carry a portable dashcam while traveling?
I am thinking of buying a rear view mirror dash cam or maybe a small one with suction mount?
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Feb 26, 2024, 10:58 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,304
I was taking a look at dash cams for my personal car (total dash cam newb) and saw the recently released tiny Viofo VS1 2K dash cam with Sony Starvis 2 sensor, powered via usb-c. Not sure if there's a suction mount for it but perhaps a command strip or VHB it to a suction attachment if such things exist? There isn't a screen but the included buttons look fairly simple.
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Feb 27, 2024, 6:47 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 236
I've been messing with dashcams since 2012. The issue in rental cars is all the main dashcam brands (Viofo, Blackvue, Vantrue, Rove, etc.) use 3M tape instead of suction cups. So you'd have to buy a separate suction cup mount.
Economy tier: Viofo A119 v3
Good tier: Viofo A229 Plus
Best:Viofo A229 Pro
Economy tier: Viofo A119 v3
Good tier: Viofo A229 Plus
Best:Viofo A229 Pro