Reddit mentions of Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit for V1, V1P, V1 3rd Gen Dash Cams

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I have a Rexing V1 and I am happy with it. I think I’ve had it for a year and a half now and it’s been working fine. Video quality is in line for its price range. I live in a hot part of the country and it’s held up. I imagine the rear camera version is just as good.

If you aren’t happy with it, you can always return it. But IMO it’s a good bang for the buck camera.


Also, I would recommend to get the Rexing hardwire kit with it. Super easy to instal and hides your wires. Let me know if you have any question on wiring it into your fuse box.

I have a Roav C1, and it's fine but I only spent $50

If I did it over again, I'd spend a little more and get one with a capacitor instead of battery (better for high and low temps), make sure it had a rear facing camera, and could be hardwired to the fuse box. There's several of these on Amazon for under $200 these days.

Edit: something like this

Rexing V1P Pro Dual 1080p Full HD Front and Rear 170 Degree Wide Angle Wi-Fi Car Dash Cam with Built-in GPS Logger, Supercapacitor, 2.4" LCD Screen, G-Sensor, Loop Recording, Mobile App https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4B75YL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P.wtDbZDH7HB4

Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit for V1, V1P, V1 3rd Gen Dash Cams https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXC2329/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KaxtDb3WX0CJK

Absolutely! I can't stop recommending a dash cam in everyone's car. Having one has saved me twice in previous cars, where it's my word against theirs in a accident. I show the police officer the video and it's case closed.

I have used a few in different vehicles and my new favorite is the [Rexing V1] (https://www.amazon.com/V1-Dashboard-Recorder-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B00X528FNE/ref=lp_10517197011_1_1?srs=10517197011&ie=UTF8&qid=1484396363&sr=8-1), I love that it uses a mounting plate instead of a suction cup. The [BlackBox G1W] (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-Original-Dashboard-Dash/dp/B00FONBG1A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484396572&sr=8-1&keywords=blackbox+g1w+dash+cam) is half the price and uses a suction cup, smaller screen, slightly cumbersome interface, but is still a reliable cam that I still use in two other vehicles. Be sure to buy the [Hardwire Kit] (https://www.amazon.com/Rexing-Hard-Wire-Mini-USB-Port/dp/B01LXC2329/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484396782&sr=8-1&keywords=rexing+hardwire) so you can hide the wire and not use a 12V outlet.

I tapped into 12V ignition power from the sunroof controls, others have used mirror power to feed cams. Also, be sure to only use a "Class 10" SD card to avoid file errors. You can use T-taps (see album link above for example) for a simple connection, I would only recommend using T-taps for very low power consuming devices, otherwise use butt splices (source: 10 year industrial power & controls technician)

[Here are a few photos of where I mounted the Rexing cam in my 2017 IS] (http://imgur.com/a/bKgOg)

If you get one, also get the TAP adapter, and the Hardwire kit. They're pretty cheap.

Using this, I ran the hardwire kit up behind the rear view mirror, behind the headliner, down the plastic on the A pillar, and back behind the kickpanel and into the fuse box with the TAP adapter. I can't remember which fuse I used without looking but it's wired into one where the camera automatically comes on whenever the accessory is active or the truck is running. When I turn off the truck, the camera turns off, automatically. I don't have to do anything except clear off the saved videos once every 6 months or so.

The camera is an alright camera, but the price is way too high for what you seem like you need.

Will you set up the speed camera alerts through your wifes phone? Does she speed?

If you're only looking for video as the main feature, save yourself the $$ and get one of these Rexings. You can go even cheaper with this Aukey, which has good quality video and it is discrete.

Also, you can easily hardwire it into your wife's car using a kit like this,

I was thinking of buying https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXC2329/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2BDR2NEGWOXLJ&psc=1

Dash cams are designed to be left on 24/7, the recording just writes over old video (unless you’ve marked to save it). The only restriction is if your car cuts all power when the car is off. My car chargers do not lose power when the car is off. I got sick of pulling it out every night (that’s what she said), so I bought this. I usually only turn it off when my car is in my garage, as there’s nothing interesting happening there. There’s also this (specific for my cam), where you can wire it directly to the fuse if your car does cut all power but you want it record when it’s parked.

It’s a trickle of power, and you prevent it the same way you do in general. Starting the car and letting it run for a bit to recharge the battery. Frequency of needing to do that depends on your battery and the weather.

I had an emergency in January and my BIL drove my car home. I didn’t drive at all the next few days, and it was -30°F out. Yeah, she was dead when I was able to drive again. I forgot to tell him to unplug the dash cam. The next week is when we had -50° windchill. Soooo I got a new battery that week anyway.

I see that cam comes with one cord only. Mine came with two: One 12v socket cord, and a fused cord that can be added to any fuse block.

I used an add-a-circuit splitter from Autozone, tapped into a radio fuse, and set both up. I used a radio fuse that was only powered with the key on, meaning when the radio turned off with the truck, the dashcam would also power off as to not kill the battery.

If you're handy, you can do the same and keep your 12v socket free.

Here's the fused cord that came with my dashcam. It's got the same USB connector as yours, I see.

Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit for V1, V1P, V1 3rd Gen Dash Cams https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXC2329/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Sr6YDbM3ZRQZN

I actually have everything you just mentioned, haha. I bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXC2329/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YSVwzb2RM8ZP6) because it's cheep and because of the location I have it in, it's easy to replace if needed. The mirror may not be the best place, but it was definitely an easy install. Thanks for your advice.

I have a 2015 limited

Rexing V1 Car Dash Cam 2.4" LCD FHD 1080p 170 Degree Wide Angle Dashboard Camera Recorder with Sony Exmor Video Sensor, G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X528FNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_odQ5CbEV3T7H0

I don't have the adaptive radar cruise control. This is mounted on the windshield by the mirror. I used a hardwire kit to run power down to the driver side footwell.

Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit for V1, V1P, V1 3rd Gen Dash Cams https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXC2329/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3eQ5CbYDMNHZZ


Watch this video, not too difficult.
https://youtu.be/qlVMCYI__m8