Truck Dash Cam

[crb]

I know dash cams for trucks have been discussed here several times, and figured I would share a couple of mine. We decided to invest in a dash cam after our 2nd accident in the truck, both were non preventable on our part. The 2nd accident was more severe and could have been found our fault if the wife didn't have witnesses and the other driver admit fault. Basically the accident made up our minds that we should have an unbiased witness.

Edit: user requested

[Malaki86]

I had one hooked to my computer for awhile. It took both still shots every 5 mins or so which were automatically uploaded to photobucket 24hrs later (for my own safety & security). It also, at the same time, ran 10min "dvr" loops, meaning that it had 6 recordings of 10mins each.

The problem was that it was software based and was pushing my laptop too hard - it kept overheating.

[crb]

The unit I have is self contained, I have it set to 15 min videos.

[Malaki86]

Not to be nosy, but what kind of money do those go for? Also, can you connect it to a laptop easily or do they use memory sticks?

[Mr. Ford95]

The Prius/Smart Car vid, I'd be a little peeved with you too for getting over into the left lane and riding for a few miles before finally getting past that truck that was still well out ahead of you when you first moved over. It's very obvious you were hitting a hill as you moved over and weren't gaining much ground at all. At the same time the driver in the Prius should have gone the heck on when he hit the right lane. Instead he creeped up there when he had plenty of room to go on.

[Malaki86]

Night cam - Why are you running the center lane in the middle of the night when there's no traffic at all? I understand during the day when traffic is jumping on/off the ramps, but at night? Come on...

[crb]

Not to be nosy, but what kind of money do those go for? Also, can you connect it to a laptop easily or do they use memory sticks?

the one I got was $199 plus SD card, it has a HDMI input/output and mini USB port I believe. The box says it takes up to 64 gig cards, but the 64 gig card we bought didn't work. The 32 gig card does work, and holds about 12 hrs on the highest quality.

[crb]

The Prius/Smart Car vid, I'd be a little peeved with you too for getting over into the left lane and riding for a few miles before finally getting past that truck that was still well out ahead of you when you first moved over. It's very obvious you were hitting a hill as you moved over and weren't gaining much ground at all. At the same time the driver in the Prius should have gone the heck on when he hit the right lane. Instead he creeped up there when he had plenty of room to go on.

how close do you want me to get before I get out to pass? I passed the truck in a responsible timeframe in my opinion. Even if I did take to long does that give the car the right to brake check me?

[crb]

Night cam - Why are you running the center lane in the middle of the night when there's no traffic at all? I understand during the day when traffic is jumping on/off the ramps, but at night? Come on...

Akron Ohio on I76 the third lane (right) just got added, I moved over just after this video, but lots of traffic kept blocking me from moving over to the newly added lane.

[Malaki86]

the one I got was $199 plus SD card, it has a HDMI input/output and mini USB port I believe. The box says it takes up to 64 gig cards, but the 64 gig card we bought didn't work. The 32 gig card does work, and holds about 12 hrs on the highest quality.

Have a link to this thing? Would like to check it out.

[crb]

Have a link to this thing? Would like to check it out.

HD DVR Video Recorder
I am sorry it is $179.95 my bad, this is where I got it from. I do not own this site and it is not an advertisment for them. The guy that runs the site is/was a truck driver I believe and was very helpful.

[Windwalker]

how close do you want me to get before I get out to pass? I passed the truck in a responsible timeframe in my opinion. Even if I did take to long does that give the car the right to brake check me?

I never had a dash cam, but I did have a camcorder, and it seems to me that when you look at the video, it looks like you're farther away than you actually are. But, if I was coming up on a grade where I would not make much headway, I'd back it down and wait to be able to pick up more speed to get around faster.

Course... My truck wasn't governed either. I never got it close to triple digits, but my wife had it up there.

[crb]

I never had a dash cam, but I did have a camcorder, and it seems to me that when you look at the video, it looks like you're farther away than you actually are. But, if I was coming up on a grade where I would not make much headway, I'd back it down and wait to be able to pick up more speed to get around faster.

Course... My truck wasn't governed either. I never got it close to triple digits, but my wife had it up there.

My truck is goverened to 67/68, he with the hill I passed him in less than 3 minutes, which even PA will consider lawful. I love some truck drivers, I take 3 minutes to pass another truck and some jerk brake checks me and I get blamed. LOL the trucking industry is going down hill isn't it! Geez I expect this crap from stupid four wheelers, but not my brothers. 3 minutes is not unreasonable, and I maintained 60 plus MPH. I could also see your point if we were doing say 25 MPH. I should have expected as much I did put the videos up and put myself out there let's see your videos and I will critique them. Who else has the balls to post a video of their driving?

I don't claim to be a perfect driver by any means, but I consider myself a very safe driver.

[Windwalker]

My truck is goverened to 67/68, he with the hill I passed him in less than 3 minutes, which even PA will consider lawful. I love some truck drivers, I take 3 minutes to pass another truck and some jerk brake checks me and I get blamed. LOL the trucking industry is going down hill isn't it! Geez I expect this crap from stupid four wheelers, but not my brothers. 3 minutes is not unreasonable, and I maintained 60 plus MPH. I could also see your point if we were doing say 25 MPH. I should have expected as much I did put the videos up and put myself out there let's see your videos and I will critique them. Who else has the balls to post a video of their driving?

I don't claim to be a perfect driver by any means, but I consider myself a very safe driver.

The one thing I've always wanted, when a 4-wheeler gave me a brake check was a paintball gun. Never had one...

[Mr. Ford95]

crb, maybe you should re-read what I said. Nowhere did I exonerate the Prius driver. The fool had a chance to get on down the road on the right. I didn't blame you for being brake checked either, just said I'd be a little peeved with you too.

You weren't making much headway at all pulling off the 3-4 mile pass that much is very obvious in the video. I don't pull out and pass unless I know I can complete it within a mile.

You can be a safe driver all you want going down the road but when you start putting yourself in situations like the Prius vid, your asking for trouble. You should look at it from both sides, not get all bent out of shape at a small critique. Sorry, can't post any vids because I don't run a dash cam.

[crb]

crb, maybe you should re-read what I said. Nowhere did I exonerate the Prius driver. The fool had a chance to get on down the road on the right. I didn't blame you for being brake checked either, just said I'd be a little peeved with you too.

You weren't making much headway at all pulling off the 3-4 mile pass that much is very obvious in the video. I don't pull out and pass unless I know I can complete it within a mile.

You can be a safe driver all you want going down the road but when you start putting yourself in situations like the Prius vid, your asking for trouble. You should look at it from both sides, not get all bent out of shape at a small critique. Sorry, can't post any vids because I don't run a dash cam.

if you get pissed over someone taking less than 3 minutes to pass maybe you and the compact car driver should seek a shrink. It takes more than 3 minutes many times for four wheelers to pass me.

[Malaki86]

The one thing I noticed that's missing from the camera setup you're running is an internal GPS device. That would then be able to show more information like: longitude/latitude, speed, direction of travel, etc. Speed is a biggie for having proof to show you weren't breaking the law when something happens. Other than that, I like that unit.

[crb]

The one thing I noticed that's missing from the camera setup you're running is an internal GPS device. That would then be able to show more information like: longitude/latitude, speed, direction of travel, etc. Speed is a biggie for having proof to show you weren't breaking the law when something happens. Other than that, I like that unit.

I have thought the same thing, but is something big happens like a fatal I am sure they can pull the speed somehow from the camera. GPS would be nice, but it keeps 12 plus hours plus of video. I like the flip screen so its easy to position the camera properly.

[Mr. Ford95]

if you get pissed over someone taking less than 3 minutes to pass maybe you and the compact car driver should seek a shrink.

Pot meet kettle, you have gotten all bent out of shape over a small critique. Seriously, you should stop acting so pompous or self-righteous and review what may have led to the car doing what they did. I've pointed out what may have caused it and you don't like it.........just tryin to help but since you don't seem to want it...........

It takes more than 3 minutes many times for four wheelers to pass me.

Maybe you should be a better, smarter, safer driver and let off the throttle so they can get out from beside you then. I do just that when I notice a 4 wheeler lounging around beside me, I get off the throttle and let them get out from beside me before they try something stupid. Even though it's their problem not yours, it's the wise thing to do.

[crb]

I guess in heavy holiday traffic I should just park the truck :P